Specializations

[Jula]

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I know that there are many areas a physical therapist can specialize in but can you specialize in more areas than one like orthopedics, sports and neurology? Or do you just stick with one?

 

[goyo1010]

You could, but it'll be very difficult for you to do so.

 

[GMA2013]

I plan on specializing in pediatrics and sports, so definitely possible but its a lot of work.

 

[NewTestament]

How do you specialize in PT? Do you just apply for jobs in a particular setting? There are no residencies so I don't know how to do this.

Kevin B

 

[atstudent]

If you "specialize" in more than one area, are you really a "specialist?" I mean I guess I could see where sports medicine and orthopedics correlates, but others?

 

[13panda]

How do you specialize in PT? Do you just apply for jobs in a particular setting? There are no residencies so I don't know how to do this.

Kevin B

Kevin, There actually are residencies you can do after graduation.

http://www.apta.org/ResidencyFellowship/ProgramDirectory/

 

[babaO98]

13panda, you beat me to the punch! There are residencies and fellowships. A residency would prepare you to take the ABPTS Specialist Certification. More info here: http://www.abpts.org/Certification/About/

From what I understand, fellowships can be done once you are already a certified specialist.

 

[NewTestament]

Thanks, guys. I think I should finish school first and then apply.

Kevin