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Job Outlook

There is a high demand for physical therapists in the workforce. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of physical therapists is expected to grow by 36% from 2014 to 2024.

Wages and Benefits

In 2016, the median annual wage for physical therapists was $85,400. However, they can be paid up to $120,000 annually.

Places of Employment

Physical Therapists typically work in private offices and clinics, hospitals, patients' homes, and nursing homes.

Working Conditions

Physical Therapy is typically a day shift job with hours of 8am to 5pm. Some Physical Therapy providers offer services to patients during early morning or early evening hours. Some settings, such as hospitals or nursing homes, provide weekend physical therapy services. In these settings, physical therapists may be required to work weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule.

Certification

Physical Therapist

The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy administers the National Physical Therapy Examination, the exam that every graduate must pass in order to become a licensed physical therapist.

Educational Requirements

Before they are allowed to practice, Physical Therapists must have earned a graduate degree from an academic program in physical therapy. These programs typically culminate in a doctoral degree and take at least three years to complete.

Personal Qualities and Abilities

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In order to be a successful physical therapist, it is important that you are

  • knowledgeable
  • patient
  • positive
  • realistic
  • caring
  • accountable

Description

Physical Therapists are healthcare professionals who help restore function, improve mobility, and relieve pain in patients suffering from a disease that limits physical motion or those who are injured.

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