A Career As A Physical Professionalist

Each profession has its own modified version of professionalism, but the basic definition exists in every career. Professionalism is the demonstration of a set of values that display a professional and expected behavior in the work place. A certain level of competence and skill is expected in a career field and one must possess those skills and the knowledge that is entailed in order to carry out a job effectively. Respect, communication, altruism, ethical principles and accountability are specific values that I believe a physical therapist must hold. In the field of physical therapy you are dealing one on one with patients that have just encountered a drastic change both physically and mentally. This means you are not only dealing with the

A physical therapist must act in the best interest of their patients before their own and must adhere to the core values of the profession. Being accountable is recognizing the specific responsibilities of a physical therapist, which include self regulation and all other behaviors that positively influence patient outcomes and the profession as a whole. A physical therapist must account for the patients specific goals/needs throughout therapy, acknowledge and accept the consequences of their actions, adhere to the code of ethics, communicate properly and continuously seek the highest quality of care. By following through with these actions, a physical therapist is showing professionalism in the highest manner. For me professionalism is of much importance, especially in healthcare, and is something that I have experienced first hand throughout my experiences observing/working in a clinical setting. As an observer and rehab aide I was held to the same standards as the therapists and was expected to complete my job in a professional

Junior year is when your supposed to start thinking about which colleges you want to attend, the major you want to pursue, and what you believe your future holds. Come senior year you start applying to the schools of your choosing, declaring a major, and hoping that you get accepted. When I was this young teenager stuck in this situation, I sat down with my parents and very carefully sought out the career I aspired for. Fortunately for me, it was relatively easy with the guidance of my family and my own experiences and desires. Growing up I was very active in soccer, playing year round for elite travel teams and eventually playing for my high school varsity team. Through playing soccer I learned injury and pain, but most of all professionalism and success. Soccer held the ability of leading me down the path of yearning to be a Physical Therapist. As I stated before, every profession has its own modified version of what professionalism means and in soccer professionalism entailed effective communication with your teammates, respect for your opponents, accountability for your mistakes, the skill set that was required and the ability to listen to