6 year PT program

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I was just wondering how much someone couuld expect to make after going through a six year PT program?

 

[DOctorJay]

the exact same as the people who graduated 10 years ago with a BS and those who graduate tomorrow with a DPT

 

[Student30]

very untrue..i know DPTs making $70,000 right now after graduating a couple years ago...i have also seen job posting for about the same..that was definately not the same as 10 years ago!

 

[DOctorJay]

very untrue..i know DPTs making $70,000 right now after graduating a couple years ago...i have also seen job posting for about the same..that was definately not the same as 10 years ago!

I think you misunderstood what I wrote, what I'm saying is that in PT your salary has nothing to do with the degree you have obtained. I know people making more than what you posted with an MSPT and Bachelor's. I can see how my post was unclear.

to be more clear... your salary will not depend on your degree in this field.

 

[PT2MD]

I think you misunderstood what I wrote, what I'm saying is that in PT your salary has nothing to do with the degree you have obtained. I know people making more than what you posted with an MSPT and Bachelor's. I can see how my post was unclear.

to be more clear... your salary will not depend on your degree in this field.

Exactamundo...doctoral degree means nothing in terms of salary right now. 👍

 

[ged0001]

I have read some things saying that salaries for PT's are going to increase in the future. People are starting to realize their true value to society and the well being of the public. Is there any truth to this, and is there anywhere that I could find out more information on this?

 

[PTbecomingDDS]

I have read some things saying that salaries for PT's are going to increase in the future. People are starting to realize their true value to society and the well being of the public. Is there any truth to this, and is there anywhere that I could find out more information on this?

medicare controls reimbursement and they continually try to cut the cost of procedures (such as manual therapy, ther ex) and cut back on reimbursement of supplies like theraband will not be reimbursed and is expected to be included in the cost of a ther ex unit...so it is basically a battle b/w PT's and medicare and the trend has shown that medicare is continually cutting reimbursement which will have a direct effect on PT salaries as insurance companies use medicare as the gold standard...unless you can open your own practice, PT salaries in the open market are, in my opinion, low, but it depends on where you practice...back in 2003, I made $35/hour in RI, but when I move to Denver in 2005, I had to take a cut to $28/hour...you do the math...as you can see I am leaving the profession but plan to keep my license up to date including continuing continuing ed courses...good luck if you are applying and if you do become a DPT, please refer to yourself as a Physical Therapist or a Doctor of Physical Therapy, not just 'Doctor'...so misleading, makes one sound like a chiropractor...too many new students (I managed a clinic in Denver) come out and want to be called doctor...my wife is neurologist and when asked, she states, "I am a neurologist" and not doctor or even physician, while my two of my DPT staff PT's kept on calling themselves 'doctor' without adding 'of physical therapy' and soon paitents were requesting if they could fill their prescriptions...what a headache that situation was!!!