I got along really well with all of my coworkers at this clinic, so much so that we felt like a family. I also learned a lot about physical therapy techniques and strategies from all of the therapists, and I feel prepared for PT school. Working here, I was also actively practicing the knowledge I had gained in my classes, and I really enjoyed getting to apply that knowledge like this. It was also a really valuable and helpful experience getting to work directly and closely with patients, which I had never done before.
What I wish was different
I wish the hourly rate was higher, but our clinic received monthly bonuses if we hit all of our targets, which was nice and helped make up for it a little.
Advice
Whether you're on the fence about pursuing physical therapy or you're certain it's for you, I would recommend pursuing a job like this for even just one summer. You may find that you love it, or maybe it's not for you and you never realized that. It's better to take one summer to figure it out rather than have regrets after spending so much time and money pursuing (or not pursuing) a DPT.
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Physical Therapy Intern
May - August 2019 • Goshen, IN
What I liked
The therapists I worked under were eager to teach, and trusted me to work one-on-one with patients.
What I wish was different
I would have liked a small stipend at the end of the internship.
Advice
Each day in your internship is another opportunity to learn.
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Physical Therapy Technician
May 2018 • Livonia, MI
What I liked
The friendly, caring and helpful environment
What I wish was different
Things to do in down time once cleaning is done
Advice
Its a job that pushes me out of my comfort zone
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Physical therapist technician
April 2019 • Rochester Hills, MI
What I liked
I loved getting on the job experience and insight on my future career.
What I wish was different
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Physical Therapy Technician
October 2017 • Novi, MI
What I liked
I loved the entire experience, I was taught about recent and current rehabilitation exercises and evidence based treatments. I was given independence with helping therapists prescribe exercises and monitored them to make sure they were doing it correctly. I was put into a leadership role for new hires during my time there and helped to train them.
What I wish was different
The long hours were the only thing I would change, however, it wasn't very bad.
Advice
It is what we make it. The job can be very rewarding as far as clinical experience and with understanding the material of the job. If you work to make the job more than the description it can be very beneficial in applying for professional school, and extremely helpful in preparing you for the things you will learn. It can actually give you a head start if you get into a program.
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Physical Therapy Technician
September 2018 • Beverly Hills, MI
What I liked
Great, supportive company with great benefits for employees
What I wish was different
There is nothing I would have changed about my experience here
Advice
Take advantage of the benefits such as continuing education money to help further personal knowledge
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Physical Therapy Technician
February 2018 • Troy, MI
What I liked
The hours and working with patients.
What I wish was different
Nothing.
Advice
It good for patient contact preparing you for many different future roles.
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Physical Therapy Technician
January 2019 • Battle Creek, MI
What I liked
I love the company and the clinic that I work for. I am able to garner experience in the therapeutic setting as I am working towards my Master of Occupational Therapy.
What I wish was different
Nothing! It is my favorite place to work!
Advice
Be open minded about learning different avenues of therapy if you are interested in PT/OT/PTA/OTA. I am almost done with my OT program but I still learn so much from the PT that I work for.
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Physical Therapy Tech
January - August 2019 • West Bloomfield Township, MI
What I liked
Learned a lot about my field
What I wish was different
different hours
Advice
Great experience to have before starting PT/PTA school
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PT Tech
June 2018 • Bingham Farms, MI
What I liked
I love my job here! Love the staff, and all my patient, I especially love that it’s a pediatrics pt clinic.
What I wish was different
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Physical Therapy Technician
July 2018 • Rochester Hills, MI
What I liked
It is my favorite job that I’ve ever had. I have a passion for helping people get better and I love doing physical things so this was the perfect job for me.
What I wish was different
I wish I could pick my own hours but they make my schedule around what hours I say I can possibly work.
Advice
This is an amazing job for anyone wanting to work in physical therapy or anything related.
