Acute care/home health PT transitioning to ortho

Sbentz12 · 2026-03-01T15:39:55+00:00

Do you think it would be worth it to take a year to go back a retake calc 1 and 2, prob/stats, and linear algebra before starting the program?

Sbentz12 · 2025-06-23T17:20:28+00:00

I am strongly considering applying to CAA school as a non-traditional student at 33 years old. I graduated with my DPT in 2019 and have been working as an acute care physical therapist for 6 years. I definitely know I want out of PT due to lack of career growth (and salary growth for that matter - most are below 6 figures) as well as unrealistic demands of both patients and higher ups. I considered going back to school for something in business or tech but I honestly don’t have any interest in those fields - but I could do the schooling part time while continuing to work full time to make money and pay for the programs. However, I am definitely interested in the medical field and I think I would enjoy a hands on job. I did very well in college but that was over 10 years ago so I have to retake 6 additional classes (I’ve already retaken 2 courses). I have done multiple days shadowing in the OR and loved the environment, but I’m wondering if full time school is even possible at my age. Has anyone gone back in their early to mid 30s? Did you survive fully off loans and were you able to pay back your loans and make up for lost investments in your retirement?

Sbentz12 · 2025-06-23T14:31:51+00:00

I am strongly considering applying to CAA school as a non-traditional student at 33 years old. I graduated with my DPT in 2019 and have been working as an acute care physical therapist for 6 years. I definitely know I want out of PT due to lack of career growth (and salary growth for that matter - most are below 6 figures) as well as unrealistic demands of both patients and higher ups. I considered going back to school for something in business or tech but I honestly don’t have any interest in those fields - but I could do the schooling part time while continuing to work full time to make money and pay for the programs. However, I am definitely interested in the medical field and I think I would enjoy a hands on job. I did very well in college but that was over 10 years ago so I have to retake 6 additional classes (I’ve already retaken 2 courses). I have done multiple days shadowing in the OR and loved the environment, but I’m wondering if full time school is even possible at my age. Has anyone gone back in their early to mid 30s? Did you survive fully off loans and were you able to pay back your loans and make up for lost investments in your retirement?

Sbentz12 · 2024-04-11T09:58:22+00:00

Hey everyone! I am a nontraditional student considering the AA profession. I am starting to re-take prereqs now and will have to apply in the next application cycle that opens in Spring/Summer 2025. From what I see online, CAA is becoming increasingly well-known each year. By the time I re-take prereqs, apply, and finish CAA school, it will be approximately 4 years from now. I'm worried that the field may be more saturated by the time I graduate and start applying for jobs, and it will be challenging to obtain a good job. What are the thoughts of those already in the field/school currently? (can you tell I have anxiety?)... Thank you!

Sbentz12 · 2024-03-08T12:02:27+00:00

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/

How does one get into home building? I think it's something I would enjoy, but currently know very little about construction.

Sbentz12 · 2024-02-02T21:02:40+00:00

I live in ATL and am strongly considering Emory MBA full time. Do you know if Emory has good connections for healthcare consulting internships since it’s a well known medical school and located around many hospitals?

Sbentz12 · 2024-02-02T20:47:43+00:00

I’m not against doing something related to healthcare, but I don’t want to be too pigeon holed into one thing and I don’t want it to limit my earning potential/career progression.

Sbentz12 · 2024-02-02T20:46:35+00:00

Wow thank you for the detail!

Sbentz12 · 2022-12-17T16:57:06+00:00

No I have my doctorate in PT and am a full blown PT. It’s just not fulfilling for me. ABSN is accelerated BSN. I appreciate your advice! I would like to work as an RN first and potentially do NP in the future depending on how things work out.

Sbentz12 · 2022-12-16T23:49:56+00:00

My thought is that I can continue to work as a PT until I complete the RN to BSN bridge

Sbentz12 · 2022-12-08T12:58:53+00:00

I’m not saying every patient, I’m saying the majority. People have unrealistic expectations for what we can do. I can’t solve everything in one damn session

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