Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

Duties and responsibilities: Physical therapists help injured or ill people improve their movement and manage their pain. These therapists are often an important part of the rehabilitation, treatment, and prevention of patients with chronic conditions, illnesses, or injuries.

Salary: $85,400 annual income, $41.06 an hour

Education: Physical therapists entering the profession need a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. All states require physical therapists to be licensed.

Demand: 34%

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Reflection: Becoming a physical therapist would not be something I would like to pursue, simply because of the fact that you have to deal with a lot of patients, face to face. They get paid around $85,000 annually, but I simply do not have the patience to deal with some people. I don’t have much experience with older people, and I do not plan having to deal with them.