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I had a conversation with a PA in a hospital I transport to with my ambulance bureau. While conversing about Physical Therapists, he said the career lacks any dignity amongst health care professionals. He says they are looked upon as a lesser kind, and likened them to being a slightly more intelligent personal trainer. He made a remark that PT is going to be taken over by PM&R eventually.
Would you consider this an isolated opinion or is this how PT is perceived in the medical community.
When I hold a future career as a DPT, I want to know that I am seen as an equal in the medical career, obviously differing in speciality but on a level playing field of patient care.
Opinions? Comments & Remarks?
BTW - I, in NO way support the PA's comments. I simply am using them to hear outside opinions. Dont shoot the messenger
Would you consider this an isolated opinion or is this how PT is perceived in the medical community.
When I hold a future career as a DPT, I want to know that I am seen as an equal in the medical career, obviously differing in speciality but on a level playing field of patient care.
Opinions? Comments & Remarks?
BTW - I, in NO way support the PA's comments. I simply am using them to hear outside opinions. Dont shoot the messenger