Physical Therapy Career Analysis

Since I graduated high school (1987) I have bounced around to many fields. I’ve been a kitchen worker, shift manager in fast food, worked in advertising, a physical therapy assistant, a teacher’s aide and even a ski instructor. Every job has been a building block and I have learned something new at each one. The most recent turning point that has propelled me to head back to school was a series of events that were initiated by other people and affected my family and myself. I have always been drawn to helping others and while in the physical therapy field I enjoyed helping patients find services that the need. One day I heard an ad on the radio about Bay Path Saturday college, looked up the website and saw the human service program and decided to go for it. I have decided to return to school at this time because it is what I need to do to. A few years ago I was working part time and seasonally and really enjoyed
My work style is independent and autonomous, but I enjoy collaboration that moves an idea forward. My years of working in healthcare taught me to keep work at work in order to keep a healthy balance between work and home. I can be a very strong “company” person. I am honestly not sure what to expect or what I want from this class as it is unlike any class I have ever taken. As someone who has always just jumped right in sink or swim style, processing “why” I’m doing something is new to me. Throughout my life I have always felt comfortable in whatever the gender mix of a group was, even if I was the only female, so taking a course for women is new to me. As we finish this class I have reflect back on enjoying the debate and discussion. It has been a nice way to meet some other women that are in the same stage of life. The class was very enjoyable, which was a nice surprise, as I haven’t had much experience with women only classes and wasn’t sure what to