Why I Want To Be A Physical Therapist Essay

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Why I chose to become a Physical Therapist Assistant Raquel Herrera Dade Medical College Introduction to Physical Therapy Assistant 11/28/14 Professor Libia Sabes When choosing a profession, I was looking for options that would allow me to make a difference in someones life while having the opportunity to have a flexible, balanced life myself. Also a field that I would find interest in and enjoy. I am looking for a rewarding career in a struggling job market and down economy and figured that becoming a physical therapist assistant could be the answer. The soaring demand for physical therapist assistants can be attributed to the aging population, particularly baby boomers who are more vulnerable to chronic and debilitating conditions that require physical therapy services. I chose to become a physical therapist assistant because all of my life I have had an interest in health and science. My favorite subjects in high school were anatomy and physiology. After graduating high-school I decided to get my personal training certification, my dad played a really big role in why I obtained my personal training certification. He was a personal trainer and body builder since I was 2years old. Now he is…show more content…
It is a career that can make a difference in someones life, It is very rewarding and gratifying. Being able to help my grandma with her chronic pain will bring me so much happiness. And Due to all the different locations you can work in and the baby boomers there is high demand for physical therapy assistants. So I know that there is job security in this field. Also the pay is very good so its the perfect career choice for myself. I cant wait to help injured patients and athletes! I love sports and training, also being able to help someone all in one is like having my dream

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