The highland test helped me choose the path of DPT (Doctorate in Physical Therapy) and rule out being a PTA (Physical Therapist Assistant). I learned my strong idea productivity meant I could be working against that strength in a role where I must do the same tasks in the same way every time. I job shadowed both DPTs and PTAs and saw how in the DPT role I could come up with ideas, ie diagnose and develop an exercise plan, and tweak or change it as needed. Before spending the time (and money) to pursue the longer DPT path, I needed to be confident about it.
