Staff Physical Therapist
(Female, Age 32) from High Point, NC
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Staff Physical Therapist |
|---|---|
| Salary | $65,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 32 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | High Point, NC |
| Years Experience | 1 year |
Career Ratings
Opinions on your CAREER overall (i.e. not just your current job)
| Years in Career | 0 |
|---|---|
| Education | (not answered) |
| Income Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Interest Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Work-Life Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Fulfilment Rating | 0 / 10 |
Current job Q&A
Describe the type of organization you work for.
contract therapy provider to skilled nursing facilities 500 employees
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
evaluation and treatment of geriatric patients for physical therapy in inpatient and outpatient settings
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
accrued PTO, dental insurance, vision insurance, cafeteria plan
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
well
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
yes, I work with others and enjoy it. I collaborate and delegate with/to other staff members. I also treat patients and help restore function.
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes
Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it.
We work as a team to deliver optimal patient care.
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 2
Benefits: 5
Hours: 6
Co-Workers: 3
Supervisors: 4
Job Title: 8
Level of Responsibility: 7
The Actual Work: 1
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
networked
What was the application process?
paper application and resume
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
no, I knew the manager already and called her up
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
n/a
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
no, I don’t. Expectations presented in the beginning of the job have changed.
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
yes, I have a doctoral degree in physical therapy and I had orientation to the facility and related procedures
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
yes, I feel that my education was superior and I feel confident treating most any patient
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
yes, I had good training in my internships and worked with geriatric patients
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
get a degree in physical therapy and a state license in physical therapy
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
social skills being able to relate to people of all backgrounds and education levels technical–having the appropriate education and training, being a team player, being able to self organize and self motivate
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
yes Masters
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
ask questions and learn from others
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
yes, I want to continue being involved with geriatrics
What are your current career goals?
teach at a university level, gain knowledge in aquatic therapy, gain knowledge in manual therapy
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
no
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | Staff PT | 5 years | 50000 | staff physical therapist evaluated and treated patients for physical therapy services |
| Prior Job 2 | Staff PT | 2 years | 2000 | staff physical therapist as needed/casual–provided physical therapy evaluations and treatments in the acute setting |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:4.6
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
3.4 | Saint Louis University | BA Psychology, BS Exercise Science |
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
3.6 | Saint Louis University | MPT, DPT |
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