I landed multiple job offers after college. I feel that being open and honest about an upcoming medical procedure helped.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Krystal Pulaski, a 24-year-old physical therapy assistant who lives in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. It’s been edited for length and clarity.

I earned a BS in kinesiology in May 2023, and then I graduated with an Associate of Applied Science degree in January 2025.

After passing the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) in April 2025, I began applying for physical therapy assistant positions in Texas. I was applying to any job I felt like I’d be a good fit for. The offers started rolling in about three weeks later.

I received multiple job offers to work as a physical therapy assistant…