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Become a Physical Therapist in the United States

PT USAA career in physical therapy industry requires a DPT, MPT or a MSPT. Physiotherapy can be a very rewarding career, as it involves improving the quality of life for patients. The average pay for PTs is $86,000 a year - http://physicaltherapysalary.org. Demand for physical therapists is expected to increase by 39% from 2013 to 2020. It is one of the 30 fastest growing jobs.

University of Texas Medical Branch

A DPT program at the UTMB requires students to complete a baccalaureate degree and a number of prerequisite courses. Students need 31 credit hours in Mathematics and Natural Sciences and 6 hours of Behavorial Sciences.

Pros & Cons

 There are several pros and cons of becoming a PT. Some pros include, a high level of education, excellent job opportunities, working in a industry that helps people and it offers excellent salaries. It is also easy to find part-time work if you need more time to devote to family or other activities. There is a downside to this job. It involves an extended time required for completion of degree and there is a high cost for the education. It also leaves little opportunity for career changes in future. This profession requires physical work needing a level of physical fitness. This job is very rewarding but may involve excessive paperwork responsibilities.

Working & Living in USA

 The United States has the largest national economy in this world and offers many great career opportunities. Living and working in "Land of the Free" requires a visa for all foreigners. Visa's on average take around 30 days from time of application. It could take less time than that but has been known to take longer. Working and living in the U.S. offer many opportunities to learn about Americans and their way of life. A degree in PT will allow you to work almost anywhere, where a physiotherapist is needed.