Is becoming a Physical Therapist worth it?

Is becoming a Physical Therapist worth it?

June 23, 2026 · 32 min

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Mel and Al discuss the worth of becoming a physical therapist, addressing student loans, salary, burnout, and career satisfaction.

Dear diary, In episode 93, Mel & Al tackle the question every PT student and clinician has asked at least once: is becoming a physical therapist actually worth it? From student loans and salary expectations to burnout, flexibility, and career satisfaction, they get brutally honest about the realities of the profession. No sugarcoating, no doom and gloom. Just the conversation they wish someone had with them before PT school. ⁠ Sign up for our Newsletter! ⁠ ⁠ Ask us questions ⁠ ⁠ Find travel jobs ⁠ ⁠⁠ The Physio Diaries IG ⁠⁠

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Hosts: Dr. Melanie Ziaziaris PT, DPT, Dr. Alice Koshevatskiy PT, DPT

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