Physical Therapist Assistant Real Work, Real Life

Welcome to Real Work, Real Life where we talk to real people about what they do for work and what that means for their lives. Today I’m talking with Kat, a Physical Therapist Assistant. As you’ll have more in a moment, you can get all the education you need from an Associates Degree program at a community college, graduating with little to no debt to start working in this field 
We also talk about a common theme that seems to happen in a lot of different careers, if you continue your education, you are eligible for much higher paying jobs, in this case as Doctor of Physical Therapy, but, if you had to pay for your education, you have to factor that cost into the potential difference in pay, as well as the lost earning years, particularly if you’re making a change later in life, and probably most importantly, the difference in the actual tasks. Sometimes that level up in education may land you in a job that you like less and paid alot more for. Definitely a good reminder to try to talk a few people in a field before you dive in, just you give you ideas about which path you;re best suited to. 
We also touch on the many different roles at a rehab hospital and both the joys and challenges of working in geriatrics.