Physical Therapist - A Day in the Life

CTN.org feature on a typical day for Rachel Chavez, a physical therapist for the County of San Diego's Health & Human Services.

[@kristaapplebomb185]

She's perfect for this job, she's so great with kids! I don't have a problem with children, I love them. I just feel like I'd burst into tears seeing a child struggle.

[@ChuChumung]

Exactly . I wouldn't wanna do it either . My heart would break for them .

[@desirae2637]

Krista AppleBomb They’re not struggling. They are working with what they have to be as independent as possible. Who says they are struggling? They all looked very happy to me.

[@vm1ccc]

Oh hell yea. This is it. I thought I wanted to be a nurse this is way better

[@CookieeMonsterr55]

This is exactly what I’m feeling rnnn

[@1120forevrr]

Loll I wanted to do respiratory therapy but I prefer this & pay is still good

[@Nicole-st2uv]

I saw this video two years ago when I was uninspired and looking for a new career path. I just started PT School and I’m so incredibly happy. Thank you 💕😊

[@paigekinkade9399]

This is such a heartwarming video to watch. Being a physical therapist lets you experience significant and rewarding moments with the people you assist in your job.

[@brianned7239]

I'm in school to be a PTA & I want to work in pediatrics SO bad!!

[@ImCaptainInsano]

are you working as a PTA now? how is it so far?

[@dewdropsbeforedawn]

Gosh I wish this video was much longer! This is so sweet and heartwarming to watch especially as someone who is really looking into PT. I'm hoping to find an internship as a rising HS senior this year :)

[@nathanvillalobos8442]

As an aspiring PTA who's currently in school this brought tears to my eyes.

[@AndreaRam]

Currently studying to become a pediatric physical therapist. At capital my second semester freshmen year. I will update this comment as I continoue with my education ! SO EXCITED 2.11.22

[@xclusive0112]

I want to be a pediatric physical therapist as well, can u tell me what your major and minor is (I'm a junior in high school & I'm sure I want this career path)

[@AndreaRam]

@@xclusive0112 hiii ! I’m sorry I never realized I didn’t respond , but hey congrats on being a senior now woohoo ! My major is Nutritional Science, I chose it bc a lot of the classes I have to take are pre requisites for the PT graduate program . You can pretty much chose any major. Biology, psychology, health science, allied health. Anything. Most PT programs don’t require a certain major

[@AndreaRam]

Update : started my second year :) excited 😆

[@jennawesome2679]

Congratulations! I’m so happy for you :))

[@vsvintage09]

When I lived in California I was on CCS and remember going to PT as a 3 year old. I remember my therapist Ada to this day! You guys are angels.

[@Zuman1988]

What a dream job!

[@emmycondry6550]

Thank you! Very helpful!♥️👍

[@RandyDandy114]

great job, thanks for the info!

[@madslight]

I’m in school to be a Pediatric Physical Therapist and watching this just confirmed I’m in the right career path

[@stopitplease9]

the woman's reaction in the back at 1:40

[@ninahendricks4218]

+solodolo That is his mother

[@SCTraveler09]

Great Job!

[@rosapaniagua4858]

This is why I want to be a physical therapist

[@hobi738]

Omg I would loooove to have this job

[@febaroypt6706]

just wanna be like you Madam...may the good lord bless you abundantly.

[@oFlyno]

I WANT THIS JOB

[@mariavalle2370]

I love your job! Im planning on becoming a pt my self but im not sure what paths to take. I would LOVE to do something like what you do. If you can help me with some advice on what paths to take i would be Really Grateful.

[@gandrea300]

Hello, I noticed your comment and I was thinking the exact same thing. This job would be a dream come true , I was wondering if you have any information you can share with me?:)

[@aronlelenora9572]

❤❤❤❤

[@porkchoppeaches]

Can you work as an assistant PT in this field ? Or do they tend to only need Physical Therapists. I don't think I could make it through a Masters degree

[@user-wf4ib5iq8f]

good

[@Gosha_bang_bang]

I’m supposed to write a summary for this video in 6 sentences but i’m to distracted with the kids trying to have fun with their disabilities and feeling bad for them. But hey most of the kids shown are around the same age as me now. weird to think about

[@PrioBak]

Im an occupational therapist in peads.. the things you show in the videos are fun but doing soap are a pain

[@maedeh7508]

It seems like occupational therapy!

[@DulceDeLecheeee]

im not smart enough to become a physical therapist so i just gave up on life...

[@tasha4183]

I'm dyslexic and I don't think i'm academically smart but i'm going to do it. It's all about willpower, you just have to study longer then others is all and have the urge and passion for it, You got this :)!

[@kristaapplebomb185]

It isn't about whether one person is smarter than the other. Just work hard and you'll get there.

[@AyoStainFTW]

lmao same!

[@theultimatereductionist7592]

Being a PT requires no skills no work no brains.

[@prorangerr]

The Ultimate Reductionist well it's like 6 years to become. Physical therapist so I'm pretty sure they have to learn a lot.

[@johnk608]

I'll handle the big boys

[@johnk608]

wait,you gotta work with kids lol

[@tnguyen318]

Physical Therapy should be changed to kinesiology.

[@anointedone9835]

Why though? Kinesiology is just functional Anatomy, You don't learn physical therapy(Diagnosis, treatment) in kinesiology :3