Is Physical Therapy a good field to go into

[seaking420]

Im a personal trainer and this field has got hit big time with this economy...i now make 30% less than i use to, so am thinking of making a switch to PT. Anyone know of anyone who is a PT...poistives and negatives about the industry...thanks

 

[miplank]

A friend of our family is one, and he makes bank and seems as though he enjoys it.

 

[seaking420]

really...im looking at the salaries and the avg is around 75k...at least in nj thats not that much...its decent though.

 

[miplank]

This guy has been doing it for like 25-30 years, and takes care of about 100sq. mile radius.

 

[calveless wonder]

i've had clients who do PT and they all make 100k-200k, have their own practices though.

 

[miplank]

yeah, this guy owns his own practice.

 

[seaking420]

hmmm...thanks guys...i would be interested in having my own practice....just would need some exp before i do all that

 

[canadianhitman]

It's a good field to get into because insurance covers physical therapy most of the time. That helps recession-proof it a little bit.

 

[digimon7068]

It's a good field to get into because insurance covers physical therapy most of the time. That helps recession-proof it a little bit.

'cept when peeps are laid-off. . .and don't have any insurance. . .like right now. . .

couple of d00ds from the gym are physical therapists. . .they make nice money. . .especially in our area. . .and they really seem to enjoy their jobs. . .they are both VERY mellow, very patient. . .i think that's kind of a requirement. . .

 

[Cutiebaby]

Seems like a good profession to me. People make great money and there are plenty of opportunity for it.