Some require a graduate degree. Most employers require 1-2 years of prior experience. Some employers are willing to accept training as a substitute for experience. Most jobs are 40-50 hours per week. The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
Most employers recruit applicants through newspaper advertisements.
California State University, Sacramento offers a graduate degree in physical therapy. Of the employers surveyed, all report that they provide medical insurance. Almost all provide a vacation, sick leave, a retirement plan, and dental insurance. Most also provide life insurance. Many provide vision insurance.