SO YOU WANT TO BE A THERAPIST? How to become a Physical or Occupational Therapist: Dr. Kirk Painter, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT

This book is for those of you who would like to learn the steps needed to be a competitive applicant in an ultra-competitive field. This book, most importantly, brings new insight to the process and also puts the common knowledge in a succinct step by step, "how-to" book. This a book where the advice needs to be followed and practiced to be effective. Many have heard some of the things to do, but few do them and then wonder why they did not get it.
This is the original and recent book made for those aspiring to enter the field of physical therapy or occupational therapy. Edition 2. These are updated and formatted for easier reading.
These now include information about how to become a PTA and COTA too.
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This book shows you the steps and unknown tips needed to put you in the best position to ultimately get into the very competitive U.S. physical therapy and occupational therapy schools.
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The author has been asked by innumerable potential applicants regarding the steps to gain acceptance into P.T. school and finally decided to write a book about it. He has 20+ years of experience and has participated as a P.T. and an applicant interviewer for many years. He has interviewed the Chairs of P.T. and O.T. departments for their insight on the subject and outlined what steps are needed get into P.T. or O.T. school. He has studied the traits of those who are successful and those who do not make the cut.



Chapters include: Personality Traits, Preparation, Schools, Academics, Volunteering/Employment, Civic duties, Recommendation letters, and The interview.