We recently posted our data regarding physical therapist salaries and we received numerous request to release data on physical therapist salary by state. We have included that information below. Physical therapist salary by state for new grads tend to vary significantly within each state. In addition to the average physical therapist salary by state, we’ve included Read More …
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Physical Therapist Salary And Student Loan Data
As promised, we are providing updated data from FitBUX on the physical therapy industry. The data includes physical therapist salary for new grads and student loan debt. The population of data is based on the information provided by over 3,600 physical therapists from over 230 DPT programs throughout the United States who became members of Read More …
7 Interview Tips For Physical Therapists
By Joseph Reinke, CFA, CEO of FitBUX This article covers 7 interview tips for physical therapist which can be leveraged during the interview process, both for an interviewee and an interviewer. If you’re an interviewer, this article will give you a way to gain additional insights into a job candidate. As an interviewer, you need to go beyond Read More …
The Safety Net You Need to Build Before PT School Graduation
By Dr. R. Brandon Smith PT, DPT, MPH Let’s say you’re in your last semester of PT school, congratulations, you’re almost there! Have you thought about how much money you need when the semester ends and your loans stop coming in? Have you thought about what to do during your student loan grace period? This Read More …
PT Business Tips You Won’t Learn in School
By Joseph Reinke, CFA, CEO of FitBUX As you know, FitPT’s motto is “For PTs, by PTs”. With this in mind, today we welcome Brianne Showman Brown. Brianne owns her own cash-based practice in Gilbert, AZ. Brianne has agreed to share tidbits that made her a better business owner and a better PT. In Brianne’s words, what Read More …
The First Step In Your Physical Therapy Student Loan Plan
By Joseph Reinke, CFA, CEO of FitBUX Trying to figure out which of the nine Federal student loan repayment options is right for you is a daunting task. When it comes to your physical therapy student loan plan, the key is to develop a plan that complements your goals rather than dictate your life. For Read More …
Something Common Among New Grad PTs: Burnout?
By Joseph Reinke, CFA, CEO of FitBUX I’ve been astonished how many new grads I’ve spoken with whom within 12 months of graduating are already talking about quitting physical therapy due to “burn out.” I also hear about how new grads do not feel like they are accomplishing anything and feel like their lives are Read More …
10 Things I Learned In My First Year As A Physical Therapist
By Dr. Meghan Wieser, PT, DPT Now this may not be an exhaustive list but there are a great deal of things I’ve learned over this past year through personal reflection, passion, and the outstanding drive to pursue my own excellence that will far surpass anything I learn in a continuing education course. Here’s the Read More …
Healing and Staying Strong After a Chronic Pain Diagnosis
By: Jackie Waters Sometimes life hands us difficult challenges. There is no preparation for the most difficult of them; we can only accept and maintain strength and courage to face the obstacles and overcome. Receiving a diagnosis that entails chronic pain is one of these challenges. A thousand thoughts cross the mind, one of which Read More …
3 Reasons Attending The Right Physical Therapy School is Crucial
Guest Article By Chris Foerster. Chris has no affiliation to FitPT or FitBUX. Are you planning on becoming a successful physical therapist? Congratulations! You’ve chosen one of the noblest and most rewarding careers on the face of the planet. However, before you get to your desired destination, there is a journey you must begin. The Read More …