Physical Therapist vs Physician Assistant | Comparison Healthcare Careers

[@drjustinleedpt]

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[@rachelholloman1185]

I'm currently in this predicament right now trying to decide which one is for me.... and STRESS!!! I love the idea of being in a hospital and working with blood, labs, etc. but also straight out of high school I got neck deep into the idea that working with athletic performance and anatomical situations was amazing. As a child, I've always wanted to be in the ER and being neck deep in PT I feel behind but my gut is definitely telling me PA! TRUST IT!! GO FOR IT!!

[@abdelrahmanhamdy9560]

Did U join PA school ?

[@lilbigmid]

Good unbiased video. I am a licensed and practicing PTA and have always loved exercise and biomechanics as well as obviously working with people and helping. Now, I am finishing my bachelors degree and I have decided to go the PA route. With PT the one on one care and building relationships with patients is something you can't find in other careers but the ROI for schooling needs to be taken into consideration and PA is honestly a better option financially. For me the biggest decision in choosing PA was the desire to be able to do more. As a PTA I felt limited in the tools available to help patients and more so I feel like I wanted to know more about medicine and the body as a whole. It really just depends if you want to practice movement or medicine. I am glad I worked as a PTA before making the investment into grad school and I reccomend others work alteast as a tech and make sure to shadow before investing your time and money.

[@braydenluna5383]

I’m also a PTA right now and looking at PA school. Do you mind if we connect? I’d love to talk to you about your decision process

[@hollywog87]

I'm also a PTA, and I'm looking at either PA or DPT!

[@isaiahlozada4448]

Same here! Graduating Spring of 2025 as a PTA, thinking of DPT or PA, seeing what setting i’d much prefer and I think my expertise in movement, as a PTA, and musculoskeletal conditions, would significantly help me as a PA, especially if I were to work in an Orthopedic setting.

[@soccerguyzombie]

Bro thank you so much, graduated back in December and this topic has been on my mind since 2020 ! Appreciate bro mad luv

[@drjustinleedpt]

I’m so glad this was helpful! I remember when I was in your shoes too! Which path did you decide?

[@ericbrandongreen8214]

Thank you! I'm currently working as a PT aide in Irvine, California at a clinic, and I've really been on the fence between picking the DPT route or the PA route. I think i'll take the PA route because of the income/ and job growth, and also alot of PA programs in California dont require the GRE anymore, I majored in Biology at UCI and fulfilled all my PA pre req's. For DPT id actually have to take some extra classes, and also I didnt do so hot in my physics courses in respect to my bio courses LOL. Thank you for the video!

[@drjustinleedpt]

Thanks for the feedback Eric. Sounds like you are pretty set with going down the PA route. From what you mentioned in this comment, that sounds like the smarter path to go down, excluding your liking for job duties. Good luck!!

[@cailic.774]

I'm almost done with DPT school, love the way you described us using the body to heal and fix itself over medicine! So awesome, love all of your videos, congrats on being done with school, I cant wait to be finished and working!!

[@drjustinleedpt]

Ohhhh deeeeengg! This is the most exciting time about DPT school. I can’t wait for you to pass your NPTE and start working and changing lives. You are going to looooooooove it! Where will you be working?

[@hollywog87]

Hope you finished school strong and are working a job you love!

[@ariawilliams6499]

Needed this I’ve been so stressed between the two since I’ve graduated 😭

[@drjustinleedpt]

I’m glad this video helped you learn more about the differences in both professions. Which career path did you decide to go down?

[@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro]

Hi. I'm a new subscriber! This is an AWESOME channel!😃 I'm a hospitalist PA in Washington, D.C. I work very closely with the therapy team. It includes OT, PT, and Speech (SLP). Our hospital specializes in patient who need restorative care from CVA, car accidents, gun shots, falls, and other traumatic injuries. You did a GREAT job describing PAs! 😊👍🏾 I wish you the best of success in your positive endeavors! I look forward to watching more of your videos!👋🏾👨🏽‍⚕️ Can you please do a video on the difference between an M.D. who specializes in physical medicine and PT? Thanks!😁

[@drjustinleedpt]

Hello Dr Omar! Wow that sounds super interesting to work in that field. I’m sure there is never a day without something happening!! Glad it’s keeping you on your toes. I appreciate your kind and encouraging words, especially coming from another healthcare provider. And yes I can definitely put that on the list! I appreciate you!

[@Burritosarebetterthantacos]

PA is shockingly different. Id go that route to work in the ER.

[@princessjazz5767]

I am applying to PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT. Let see how it goes!

[@chadsdadbrad]

Incredible video. Thank you!

[@drjustinleedpt]

Awesome! I am glad you gained a lot of value from this video. I appreciate your feedback.

[@jakelee2149]

Thanks for the video man! Just subscribed. I'm still stuck between the two. I was pre-med out of college but after working in the field I decided that med school wasn't what I wanted. I'd prefer PA school but I would probably need to do a post bachelors for updated science. If I go PT, all I would really need would be PT experience and hours. So I'm trying to weigh my options.

[@drjustinleedpt]

Thanks for the subscribe Jake Lee! I appreciate your support. Interesting place to be man. Let me ask you this: if money, cost, schooling, etc was not an issue, which profession would you think you would enjoy more?

[@RunFitn]

This is awesome!

[@drjustinleedpt]

Thank you!

[@asnick3505]

This was informative and helpful- and after watching, I still want to be a PT😊

[@drjustinleedpt]

I’m so happy to hear this (:

[@tharatom9413]

Very informative vedio! I'm a BPT graduate. Could you please give some advice on doing PA after completing BPT.(Suggestion) ?

[@ashbhatti1670]

Awesome video man! Do you think you can do a video on physical therapist vs physician? There aren't very many videos out there on that topic, and it would be awesome to hear your view on the topic if you have time to make a video on it.

[@drjustinleedpt]

Hmmm I will see what I can do! I know other students wanted PT vs _______ (other healthcare career) so I will see what I can create! There are so many options haha

[@sangeetachhetri3445]

As I am doing bachelor in physiotherapy now.. can u tell me difference between mpt and dpt ... which one should we choose after completing bachelor

[@drjustinleedpt]

It is different in every country. But in the USA, you must have a DPT to work. You can get a bachelors and the straight to dpt

[@sangeetachhetri3445]

What is different between dpt n tdpt ??? Is tdpt also doctorate level program

[@drjustinleedpt]

So they both achieve the same thing = a doctorate of physical therapy degree. A transitional dpt is someone who has been working already and wants to go back and get a dpt degree.

[@sangeetachhetri3445]

@@drjustinleedpt thankyou so much I appreciate u replied... one thing I'm still confused.. So after completing bpt Batchelor degree if choose to tdpt and complete the course can we use prefix dr in usa ... or we have to do dpt then only we are allowed to use

[@drjustinleedpt]

@@sangeetachhetri3445 if you are working as a physical therapists in the United States, you are required to say your title as a physical therapist anytime you mentioned that you are a doctor. For example I have to introduce myself as Dr. Lee, physical therapist. I cannot just say Dr. Lee.

[@ponnzz]

Is finland, Netherland, uk which country is good for physician assistant for both study and job opportunities.... Ihad completed bsc Anesthesia... looking for msc pa soo if know plz rply

[@kobecaldwell961]

Thanks man. I’m current in the Navy and working towards my bachelors, long road ahead until I can become one or the other…trying to decide early and have a good career path!

[@drjustinleedpt]

Thank you for your service Kobe! Should you decide PT, I can help and support you all the way with all that you need to know. Please reach out and email me if you have any questions!

[@kobecaldwell961]

@@drjustinleedpt thank you keep up the great content !

[@drjustinleedpt]

@@kobecaldwell961 thank you so much!

[@younginbx]

I would need to do my sciences first 😐😁 before i do my PA

[@quillfell496]

Since this video came out I believe PA’s have to have their masters now. What would the cost look like for PA’s now?

[@iyaniarose]

my dream is to work w a sports team in the health field but idk which career to choose or what major to pick 😭

[@drjustinleedpt]

Great ambition and goal! What about sports medicine? (Pre-med major)

[@DanialJf-uz5ql]

Thank you so much for these information

[@sanghyunlee8606]

Hi thanks for the video. This is very explanatory. I have masters and dpt degree and practicing as physical therapist in NY for 2 years now. But the scope of practice such as lab result, x ray, assist in surgery sound good to me and difference of around 20k in salary is also a point of considering for PA. Do you think it is worthwhile re-entering for PA as a physical therapist in mid 30s?

[@sanghyunlee8606]

Plus, do you think there would be any extra benefits of being both PT and PA like running a business like clinic for regular physical therapist? Referring or sufficient patient numbers like that?

[@drjustinleedpt]

Hey great question Sanghyun! You must have been hitting those hooks hard to have a dual degree like that! I do agree that Dpt’s are limited on their scope, but very easily able to refer out and get lab results/imaging. I think it would depend on your passion towards medicine and being a PA. I personally don’t think it’s worth it and having a dpt degree when working as a PA is a waste of time to me. As a pt, you know that you’re making significant changes and even without imaging, you’re still making an impact. Plus we know that imagining doesn’t always correlate with their pain or function. I really can’t see how having degrees can be useful, especially because they practicing different things. However, I think using the basic knowledge of a PT can be absolutely beneficial when taking with patients and providing prognosis as a PA. a lot of heath are workers are absolutely clueless when it comes to exercise prescription. Overall. Knowledge is good to have. Increase in 20K is NOT WORTH IT for an additional several years and more debt

[@mdf345]

nice video.. very informative... btw, just like a "physician" assistant, is there anything like "surgeon" assistant? haha😅

[@drjustinleedpt]

To my knowledge… I believe you are looking for a surgical tech

[@ariannapurvis6124]

Physician assistants are in the room with surgeon during surgery

[@twoscoops4181]

Great video, thank you for the information

[@drjustinleedpt]

Glad this was helpful!

[@youssanescobar9177]

Amazing video brother!

[@iantran4359]

I needed this video. Thank you!!!

[@drjustinleedpt]

You’re very welcome!

[@deenkumarsenthilvel1790]

Can pt study in msc pa

[@alexsalazar4304]

Thank you so much!!!

[@drjustinleedpt]

you're welcome!

[@yellstone.physio]

PT ALL DAY

[@drjustinleedpt]

ALL DAY EVERY DAY!! PT ALL DAY BABY

[@saimariaz4751]

Thank you for this awesome video

[@drjustinleedpt]

You’re absolutely welcome saima! Which career did you end up choosing?

[@saimariaz4751]

@@drjustinleedpt Right now I'm taking Physical Therapy Assistant/Occupational Therapy Assistant program in Toronto Canada. Chasing that Physical Therapist Degree. You're video helped me feel a lot more confident and comfortable with my decision. 🙏🏼

[@drjustinleedpt]

@@saimariaz4751 So glad to hear it! PTA/COTA are both great professions too. Just because you don't go PT doesn't make you any less than. Chase that dream Saima!

[@tristanreyes2380]

great video man!

[@drjustinleedpt]

Thank you!!

[@scottjohnson8316]

Well I guess if you want to be called doctor but not have the education or chops to actually save someones life then be a PT. If you want to have a education almost on par with a physician where you can actually save someone’s life but not be called doctor than be a PA

[@kcentertainment2824]

Hey what is your email? I have a couple questions about PT school

[@drjustinleedpt]

[e-mail]

[@kcentertainment2824]

Thanks