How can I start a career in Healthcare?
Asked by jaz
I have a bachelor's in business, but now I want to go to school for physical therapy. I have no experience in healthcare whatsoever. What are some things I should do to work towards my new career goal? What are some places that I should try and work while going to school? I would really like to spend my time wisely and not waste it working in petty jobs such as retail stores.

Best Answer:
I would first look at the APTA website at www.apta.org so you can get an idea of what PT school entails. Your next step would be to start taking the courses required for entrance into the program to which you hope to apply. Presumably, you will have to take a lot of the sciences that you did not get as a business major. As you near the completion of those courses, complete any volunteer hours that are required and take the GRE if required. A job as a PT technician would fulfill your observation hours..although it does not pay much...but a good experience for someone hoping to become a PT.
I am a PT
Answered by mistify

I would advise you to look in to the Insurance industry side of health care. Get Life and Health producers license for your state and give me a call I have a company and I am hiring. 618-216-5647
Answered by Kirk K

Go to google, type in the names of the local community colleges, when you get to their websites they will have a list of degree's and classes required. I am pretty sure something regarding Physical Therapy is on there. It will say what you need. Good for you having a degree in business. I know LOTS of people who got bachelor degrees in business and don't want to do it anymore, plus they say you could end up working in like Office Max or in a cubicle and not make more than $40,000 with that degree. Health field is NOT like that. Good luck!!!
Answered by whoknewthecolorcouldbeblue