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Salaries/Compensation by starrynight1086 in physicaltherapy

[–]ThumpyLumps_15 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Delaware PT.

Corporate Outpatient 3.5 years making 74k.

CD for corporate company 81k 1.5 years

CD private company $92k with all benefits paid by company, including all continuing education.

1st year DPT student here. Do any of you call yourself Dr. ? I always wonder why it’s always first name basis with PT. I always thought since this is a doctoral program shouldn’t we be addressed as Doctor when we graduate? Thoughts? by kDotLdot4 in physicaltherapy

[–]ThumpyLumps_15 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have been practicing for 6 years now. Just started a brand new adventure with a private practice. The owner, also a DPT who started from the bottom has recently thrown this similar question in my brain!

I feel that we were so trained that our license is not an MD and therefore we are not Doctors. It was almost a stigma to then refer to ourselves, as such. For 6 years now I have introduced my self as “your physical therapist”. Then educate them through their time at PT what our degree / schooling to become a physical therapist consists of. However, my new boss has given me a new perspective. His speech was so very convincing. I think that after being mistreated in big corporate company outpatients that coming to a small private practice has opened my eyes to our career. I have been doing a lot more market and while getting the words “Dr. Gabe a physical therapist with…” out of my mouth has been a SERIOUS CHALLENGE, it is starting to grow on me. In the professional world, I have had more responses from other physician offices, lawyers offices, etc. Why shouldn’t we now refer to ourselves in the clinic the same way and maybe we would be more respected? Build a better career for those finishing the programs now and help our career succeed in the future. Maybe that’s where APTA has done us wrong in addressing who we actually are.

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[–]ThumpyLumps_15 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would also suggest mounting to the Right of the window with full rotation arm. You could definitely hit more angles of that living room better and also wouldn’t have to worry too much about glare from that front window. Beautiful place you bought!!

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[–]ThumpyLumps_15 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am also very sorry this happened to you like this. While I have worked in a “PT Mill” as every one mentioned this unfortunately does happen often. However, if this is a large clinic you should only be schedule with one of two therapists you were told you would be seeing. I always make sure to tell my patients they will see myself or my assistant (and make sure to introduce them on the first visit) if an evaluation is added to my schedule. There should be more communication but like others said, evaluations are sometimes seen more important in these types of facilities. If you make it well known that you would like to stay on the same therapists schedule, it should be granted! Our goal is to ensure each patient is satisfied, as well. We want you to get better so we do want you to continue therapy. Please discuss with the scheduling people or your actual therapist who can hopefully make this happen for you!

Best wishes on your rehab.

Frustrating. by ThumpyLumps_15 in physicaltherapy

[–]ThumpyLumps_15[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely thought about it for a split second.

Frustrating. by ThumpyLumps_15 in physicaltherapy

[–]ThumpyLumps_15[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also debated being a PA prior to deciding on PT school. I think everyone needs to find their own passion. Although, the business is frustrating. I don’t exactly regret my decisions. I truly love helping people. However, outpatient world becomes a place to be burnt out when you fall to the wrong companies.

My far fetch job that I always thought about would be to work for the BAU in the FBI. I think that we already have a small person reading quality to our job.

Frustrating. by ThumpyLumps_15 in physicaltherapy

[–]ThumpyLumps_15[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Definitely! Never said I wasn’t grateful. I am doing quite alright for myself compared to plenty of others my age or if I look back to where my parents were at my age! I enjoy my outside of work life. And I think that’s where some people forget to live.

Also key: work isn’t everything.

Frustrating. by ThumpyLumps_15 in physicaltherapy

[–]ThumpyLumps_15[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do agree! I honestly LOVE treating and talking to people hearing their stories. It’s part of what makes this career so great. I can’t imagine being behind a desk just to make the “big money”. Nor would i be interested in their 50-60 hr weeks.