Current Position: Physical Therapist, Jones Therapy Services (Nashville, TN)

Hometown: Hollandale, MS

Degree: B.S. in Clinical Exercise Physiology, 2010

What are the responsibilities of your current position?

To examine and provide physical therapy treatment for children ages birth to 18 who have problems with gross motor activities. I am also responsible for educating the patient and/or the families on the best ways to promote the development of gross motor skills while in their home environment.

How did your education at MSU help prepare you for you field?

My education at MSU was a fantastic foundation to prepare me for physical therapy school as well as my career as a physical therapist. I was well prepared for my first year of classes in physical therapy school through my educational classes with Dr. John Lamberth and other wonderful teachers in the Kinesiology department. I was also well prepared for my first clinical experience in physical therapy school due to the previous internship I completed at a physical therapy clinic, which was required by my major at MSU. My undergraduate degree at MSU was a solid stepping stone to launch my career as a physical therapist, and I could not have asked for a better educational experience.

What advice would you give to current students looking for internships or jobs in your field?

I would definitely say to continue to work hard and set goals. Physical therapy is very competitive, but you should never give up on your passion and continue to stay focused. Even if you are turned away from a physical therapy internship, school, or a job, you should continue to work hard and one day you will be successful.