The Deciding Factor

There are many different types of settings that a Therapist can practice in, so just how does a Physical Therapy student decide what setting they want to work in post graduation?  What influences a students decision when it comes to accepting a position?  During the educational process students complete multiple clinical rotations.  These rotations are the sole contributors in helping a student distinguish their likes and dislikes of the various settings.  The Admissions Counselors blog at College Recruiter explains further:   

"....In college, continue to volunteer. Arrange to “shadow” a practicing therapist in order to learn firsthand exactly what physical therapists do and to verify your interest."

"A successful job search begins by developing clear career goals that reflect an understanding of what you are looking for in a position and what you have to offer employers. Your goals may change as you learn more about yourself, jobs, and employers, but developing an initial focus will help you narrow your options and target appropriate employers."

While many companies, hospitals, home-health providers and long-term care facilities open their doors to students for their clinical rotations in hopes that the student will come to work for them after graduation, how many of these companies and facilities are actually taking steps in providing a better clinical education program for these students?  Will providing a better clinical education experience make these students choose one facility over another? 

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[Joeschulman]

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Excellent information written about this article, "....In college, continue to volunteer. Arrange to “shadow” a practicing therapist in order to learn firsthand exactly what physical therapists do and to verify your interest." we need more information. thank you
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