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prospective student - June 4, 2003 5:22:00 PM
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Jenni
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Hi,
I'm currently a student at the Penn State University and looking into PT school after. I am a biological psychology major and I was looking into pediatric PT. I was wondering if people could give me some input on what they think of that field particularly and salary wise how that works out. Also I was wondering for all PTs out there if you could recommend some schools. Thanks
~Jenni
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Re: prospective student - June 4, 2003 5:28:00 PM
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Jenni
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Oh yea.. I thought about a doctoral in PT, but I'm afraid to become over qualified and was wondering if it was actually worth is. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
THanks again
~Jenni
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Re: prospective student - July 15, 2003 1:43:00 PM
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dab
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Jenni:
Hi,
I'm currently a student at the Penn State University and looking into PT school after. I am a biological psychology major and I was looking into pediatric PT. I was wondering if people could give me some input on what they think of that field particularly and salary wise how that works out. Also I was wondering for all PTs out there if you could recommend some schools. Thanks
~Jenni[/QUOTE]
Jenni, I meant to reply to your next post RE: overqualification with a PT Doctorate. Unfortunately, I cannot give any insights as to what pediatric PTs make, however, I suspect that it could be quite lucrative in a private practice.
In the short term, you will definitely be overqualifies. Heck, all the surveys I've recently seen indicate BSPTs make more than MSPTs!! My advice: if you want to stick with PT, go for your Masters and take a LOT of Business Courses - perhaps even pursue a Business degree (I'm a BSPT who is just finishing up my MBA). Frankly, I think many PTs without any business education/background are in for some tough times. Managed care and other changes in the "System" almost require you to have a strong business background. In my humble opinion, the DPT is a waste of time right now, looking out 10-15 years. Beyond that, I would agree that a DPT might make good sense.
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Re: prospective student - May 17, 2004 3:38:00 AM
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dab
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Jenni - I absolutely agree 100% with the points made in the previous post. I did the same thing: BSPT and just got my MBA. Believe me, your options are a lot better with the business background. Good luck.
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Re: prospective student - May 17, 2004 5:07:00 AM
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jma
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Hello,
Although, I don't practice pediatric PT, I do know that they may a whole lot more than PT who work in private practice. This is especially for those who work for EI, or early intervention, at least in NY that is. At PT school, everyone learns the same thing, including a course in pediatrics. Once you graduate, then if you work with your local board of education department, you can then learn more about pediatrics. Good luck.
JMA
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Re: prospective student - May 17, 2004 7:16:00 PM
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Andrew M. Ball PT PhD
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I'd disagree. A DPT is critical for entry-level practice today. With all the degrees I've got, I don't NEED the additional degree, nor do I have some kind of ego need to be called "Doctor" --- the PhD accomplished that. What I need, what I'm missing, is the updated education.
The CURRENT pharmacology (I'm one of the few that had it 10 years ago with Charles Ciccone), diff dx, and imaging skills are critical for today's practice environment and those who think otherwise, in my opinion, simply don't realize what they don't know --- nor how it plays into TODAY'S practice, not to mention the future.
As far as the MBA goes, been there done that. Depends upon how you do it. In my experience, most of the important things that I learned in my own MBA experience could be picked up in a few books on managerial finance and economics, Nosse and Kovacheck's book, and a book on strategic management of healthcare systems.
Speaking as someone with and MBA, as opposed to simply being excited about nearing completion of one (not to minimize the accoplishment), the critical thing about an MBA isn't so much the education so much as the contacts you'll make in the program.
A DPT is, in my opinion, FAR more critical for bringing oneself up to speed on today's practice than an MBA ever will be.
As for the peds suggestion, that depends on the state. New York wasn't so bad, but peds practice in North Carolina is so messed up, that after nearly 10 years of practice a few articles to my name, and several peds certifications, I left for the "glory" of being a "new grad" in adult care --- and the pay is MUCH better.
Do more research, dig much deeper --- and above all, LIVE YOUR BLISS!
Drew
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Dr. Andrew M. Ball, PT, DPT, Ph.D.
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Re: prospective student - May 19, 2004 6:13:00 PM
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tc
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I can't really make an educated statement on the DPT vs. master's since it is so new. Most of the current leaders in the peds PT field are PT, PCS. I, personally would rather spend the extra time doing the 8-week NDT certification and also becoming a PCS because I think that means more in the peds field. However, if "the future of PT is the DPT" and you have the financial means to do it, it's really not that much longer than a lot of master's degrees.
In my opinion, in CA, peds pays less than my PT friends in SNF, ortho and geriatrics. However, as with most areas, you can earn more by doing home health (not good to do as a new grad without experience) and some early intervention areas or CCS (medi-cal program). In general, it is OK money to live on, but not lucrative in my opinion. But you can't go into peds thinking about money, you have to like it or you won't be happy.
I was a PsychoBio major as well, by the way. Very interesting stuff.
I can't really recommend schools, you have to research them on the APTA website for different info that is impt. to you. There is no national ranking.
Good luck to you.
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