In 2012, nearly 205,000 people worked as physical therapists in the United States. The average salary for a physical therapist in 2012 was $79,860 per year. The number of jobs is expected to grow by 36% between 2012 and 2022. This physical therapy job involves many very important tasks to meet the needs of their patients. It requires many different educational requirements and you must have strong people skills. A physical therapist has many important duties. One of the duties of a physiotherapist is to examine the patient's movements by having them do a series of exercises. These exercises include walking and standing, or moving the injury. After examining the patient, they plan a care plan for the patient. The care plan is different for each patient. Another duty of a physical therapist is to use exercises, stretches, hands-on physical therapy, and equipment to help relieve pain, increase mobility, prevent further injury or pain, and facilitate overall health and well-being. be patient. Also to educate the family on what to expect from the recovery process. The average salary for a physical therapist is $79,860. Some other jobs that fall into the same “career group” are speech pathologist, occupational therapist, podiatry, flexibility/strength trainer, and audiology. Physiotherapists typically work in private practices and clinics, hospitals and nursing homes. A physical therapist has many important responsibilities, but I believe the tasks listed are the most important. There is some education and training required to become a physical therapist. To become a physical therapist, you must have a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. It takes three years to earn your DPT degree. You must also be licensed by the state. A high school...... middle of paper ......is a great education/training and special traits. The primary education needed to become a physical therapist is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT). Being compassionate, detail oriented, dexterity, having interpersonal skills, physical endurance and resourcefulness are important characteristics to become a successful physical therapist. Being a physiotherapist takes a lot of work and I now have full respect for the people in this position. Works Cited 1.) “Physical Therapy Careers, Jobs, and Education Information – CareerOverview.com.” CareerOverviewcom Physical therapy careers, job and training information, reviews. Np, and Web. April 30, 20142.) “Career: Physiotherapist.” Physiotherapist. Np, and Web. April 30, 2014.3.) “Summary”. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nd Web. April 30. 2014.