Physical Therapist
Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.
At a Glance
Physical Therapist earns an average of $91,940/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 1.4–1.5 years. Top skills: Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, Treatment Planning.
$91,940/yr
Bachelor's degree
1.4–1.5 years
156
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Physical Therapists
Median Wage
$101,020/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+10.9%
Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (19)
Physical Therapy
Rehabilitation
Treatment Planning
Patient Treatment
Home Health Care
Patient Education And Counseling
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Medicare
Orthopedics
Psychiatry
Discharge Planning
Disabilities
Billing
Marketing
Disability Prevention
Sports Medicine
Nursing
Discharge Summaries
Neurology
Common Skills (9)
Communication
Scheduling
Interpersonal Communications
Follow Through
Leadership
Computer Literacy
Planning
Coordinating
Certifications (2)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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