This responsibility often includes supervising physical therapy assistants, physical therapy aides, students, and other health workers in carrying out the program or selected parts of it. Clinical research is being conducted to develop more effective methods of evaluation and treatment in order to improve patient care. There are many career opportunities for physical therapists with the projected staff needs identified into the Twenty-first Century. PTs work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, private practice, schools, nursing homes, home health care agencies, and sports medicine centers. Many PTs with advanced education and experience specialize in particular patient areas.
Salaries vary depending on the position of responsibility, experience, and geographical location.
For further information about the profession visit the website for the American Physical Therapy Association .