Professionalism Personal Statement

Professionalism whether in the workplace or an academic setting can easily be deemed comparable. Both settings necessitate the adherence to a set of values. These values may be established through a formally agreed upon code of conduct as exemplified in a work or student handbook or through the informal expectations of colleagues, clients, professors, or peers. The fundamental standards of professionalism include having respect for yourself, your colleagues, the material you are learning and your professors. There are many characteristics that contribute to being professional. The many that stick out in my mind are responsibility and accountability, leadership, honor and integrity, respect, caring and compassion, communication and a thirst for knowledge. All of these attributes pertain equally to the professional work environment, as well as a student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree Program.

An “old soul” best epitomizes my unique character. Serving as a role model for kids of all ages, I relish in my ability to produce confident, independent young women, through the sport of gymnastics. Training youth athletes for the past 6 years has prepared me for the caring and compassionate roots essential for the success of a physical therapist. With injury and undesirable performance routinely

Providing the catalyst, in my dream of becoming a physical therapist, the rehabilitative services I received for my injury, strengthened my resolve to provide the same quality services to others. After completing my rehabilitation I received an offer for employment as a physical therapy assistant. Working as a physical therapy assistant enabled me the opportunity through hands on training and observation to experience the world of a physical therapist and solidify my ambition to pursue a degree in the field of physical