University of Santo Tomas. BS degree has accreditation level of 2 valid until 2008. It is accredited by FCCPT (credentialing commission). On the other hand, our masteral degree is not accredited and began only 2002. UST is the only university in the Philippines with an MSPT. UP has none. I’ve read other sources that 2002 and below graduated do not need a masteral degree but 2002 and above graduates need a masteral degree. I also read that a minimum entry level of at least masters level for foreign physical therapist desiring to work abroad. If this is the case, then technically no Filipino can work in the US as a PT if they are 2002 and above graduates. I believe that there might be a way or alternative to help Filipinos in working there since PT abroad is in demand.
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Graduating with a physical therapy diploma seems to quickly leads to a stagnant professional dead-end. What career paths, other than treating or managing a physical therapy facility, exist for an experienced (let’s say 5 years) physical therapist??
I would perfer the opinion of actural chiropractors and physical therapist. OH and also I have to get a job in college to pay for it, so which one may be easier to study but also keep my job?
I really want to become a Physical Therapist. So I’m planning on taking up this PT course in college, It’s like, a set course for a degree in Physical Therapy and my Aunt and Uncle who are both Physical Therapists, have a clinic in California and they said when I graduate I can come work for them in the US. Now, this confuses me, don’t I need to get a master’s degree to be able to work? Do I need to take the bar in the US and my country? Or just the US?
I need help to determine if this is the right career for me…Do you like your jobs? Is it exciting or does it become mundane after a while? What age groups do you primarily work with? What is your hourly wage? Do you work in a hospital or clinic? Do you wish you became a straight OT or PT instead?
I’ve been a physical therapist for 6 years and clinic director the last year but am getting burnt out and am thinking of a career change. I have no idea where to start and am looking for some things that I can do with my degrees.