It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that for the past year, I’ve been living and breathing PT. I work in the clinic as much as humanly possible and literally jump at any opportunity to work additional hours. Even after working 10 to 12 hours at the clinic, I still go home and research patient diagnoses, types of exercises and stretches, just to gain a better understanding or learn just a little bit more. PT has not only changed the way I think but the way I live. Prior to PT, I endured several frustrating years of switching majors and ultimately coming to terms with the fact that I might have to settle for a less than ideal career. My Mother, on the other hand, has been saying for years that I would be a good fit for physical therapy and that I should consider it as a possible career. So, I found an opportunity to observe, and of course, I absolutely loved it. I loved being hands-on, working with people from all walks of life, and learning new things. Aside from being …show more content…
Skills such as strong customer service, exceptional interpersonal skills, attention to detail, efficient time management, working well under pressure, excelling in a fast paced environment, anticipating guests needs, patience, and being a team player. Case in point, my job as a server revolved almost entirely around talking, listening, and interacting with a diversity of people. This constant interaction taught me the importance of not only verbal communication but more importantly, non-verbal communication. Over the years, I perfected the ability to “read people like a book”. I could decipher a guests dining experience by only analyzing their facial expressions or body language. PT’s and PTA’s spend the majority of their time working and communicating with patients, so possessing strong interpersonal skills is absolutely vital for this