Salary Range
$74,000 – $125,000
Job Outlook
15% growth (much faster than average) through 2032
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Work Settings
Onsite, Hybrid
About This Career
Physical Therapists help patients recover from injuries, manage chronic conditions, and improve mobility through exercise programs, manual therapy, and patient education.
Top Skills
Manual therapyTherapeutic exercise prescriptionGait trainingPain managementFunctional assessmentPatient education
Typical Responsibilities
- Evaluate patient physical function
- Develop individualized treatment plans
- Perform manual therapy techniques
- Guide therapeutic exercises
- Document patient progress
- Coordinate with referring physicians
Common Certifications
✓ PT License✓ BLS✓ OCS✓ SCS✓ NCS
Career Progression
1
Staff PT
0-3 years experience
2
Senior PT
3-7 years experience
3
Clinical Specialist
7-12 years experience
4
Rehab Director
12+ years experience
ATS Keywords to Include in Your Resume
physical therapymanual therapytherapeutic exerciserehabilitationfunctional mobilityDPT
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Hiring Industries
HospitalsOutpatient RehabHome HealthSports MedicineNursing Facilities
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