There’s never been a better time to start a career in health care! U.S. News and World Report ranks physical therapists and physician assistants as two of the best careers in 2010.
Physical therapists typically work in a hospital, clinic or private practice and work with a variety of patients. Employment is expected to increase by 30% in the next 10 years.
Physician assistants can work in primary care or specialize in areas such as surgery or geriatrics. Employment is predicted to increase by 39% in the next 10 years.
Learn more about the 3-year Doctor of Physical Therapy program and 2-year Physician Assistant program at Des Moines University. The application deadline for the physician assistant class starting in the summer of 2010 has passed, but the D.P.T. program application deadline is January 15 for fall of 2010!