Physical Therapist
Love movement, problem-solving, and helping people reach their goals?
School-based PTs help students improve movement, strength, balance, coordination, and mobility so they can participate more independently at school.
Your impact: Help students move through their school day with greater independence, confidence, and access.
Could This Be Me?
You might enjoy being a Physical Therapist if you:
- Love helping people reach their goals
- Enjoy science and how the human body works
- Like solving problems and figuring out how things work
- Are patient and encouraging
- Enjoy being active and working hands-on
- Like seeing progress over time
- Are creative when finding solutions
- Want a career where you can make a visible difference
What Would My Day Look Like?
Every day can be different! A Physical Therapist might:
- Work with students individually or in small groups
- Help students improve strength, balance, coordination, and mobility
- Practice skills students need for everyday school activities
- Help students safely move around their school environment
- Recommend equipment or strategies that support independence
- Work with teachers and families to support student needs
- Collaborate with other therapists and school professionals
- Track student progress and adjust activities as needed
How do I get There?
High School → Bachelor's Degree/Prerequisite Courses → Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) → Clinical Training → Licensure → Physical Therapist
While you're in high school, explore courses related to biology, anatomy, health science, physics, psychology, and exercise science.