PT school in-state, applying for jobs out-state

[Flipynot]

I’m currently in the process of applying to schools and I got accepted into a few already. I got accepted to a school that’s in the same state and one that is the state I want to move to. The one instate is a much cheaper option but is not where I want to end up at. On the other hand the out of state one is located where I want to end up for my job but the cost to go there is at least triple of what the instate cost.

So my question to you guys is if I stay in-state would it be much more difficult to get a job out of state as oppose to going to the school within that state I want to live? I want to save money going to school but as the same time not sacrifice any networking opportunities. For those who have done this, was it difficult to get an out of state job? What are your guys’ thoughts and opinions? Thanks for your help!

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[okramango]

I'm starting school this fall, so I don't have direct experience yet, but I'll be going to school halfway across the country from where I plan to practice after I graduate. I'm doing this to save significant money on tuition, but I also made sure that the school was ok with me doing at least some of my clinical internships in the area where I plan to move after graduation. You might want to check if your cheaper in-state program will let you do your clinicals in the area where you plan to practice, to help you make those types of connections.

 

[DPTinFL]

Go to the cheaper option as long as it is a good school. Then get a clinical internship in the state you want to practice and "network" during that period.

 

[Flipynot]

I'm starting school this fall, so I don't have direct experience yet, but I'll be going to school halfway across the country from where I plan to practice after I graduate. I'm doing this to save significant money on tuition, but I also made sure that the school was ok with me doing at least some of my clinical internships in the area where I plan to move after graduation. You might want to check if your cheaper in-state program will let you do your clinicals in the area where you plan to practice, to help you make those types of connections.

Go to the cheaper option as long as it is a good school. Then get a clinical internship in the state you want to practice and "network" during that period.

Ok thanks for the advice!

 

[NewTestament]

You can always hire a head hunter. I had the same dilemma myself. I lived in Virginia but wanted to work in Florida. Ultimately, the two in-state Virginia schools declined me, so I moved to Florida anyway. With physical therapists in demand everywhere, I don't see why it would be hard to move to the state you want to move to. The internet makes things so easy, but I would still hire a head hunter, or a match maker, whatever you call them. Focus on getting into PT school, and spending as little money as possible to obtain the degree.

You might do your clinical rotation in the state that you want, but students are having less say over where the are placed.

Kevin