Physical Therapist (PT)

Physical Therapist (PT) Job Description

Physical Therapists (PT) Perform and document an initial exam, evaluate medical records and physician’s referral and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention. Administer manual exercises, massage or traction to help relieve pain, increase patient strength or decrease or prevent deformity or crippling. Record prognosis, treatment, response and progress in patient’s chart or computer. Discharge patient from physical therapy when projected outcomes have been attained and provide for follow-up care or referrals.

Physical Therapist (PT) Salary Statistics as of 2015

Average annual salary for a Physical Therapist (PT) is $68729 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $90440. The lowest salary reported was $54518. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Median hourly wage for a Physical Therapist (PT) is $30.1 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $35.46. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $24.74. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Bonuses for a Physical Therapist (PT) are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $992 from people with under 1 year of experience.

These are the highest paying states for a Physical Therapist (PT). These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
California – $54,640 – $90,929
Florida – $51,436 – $86,283
Illinois – $57,036 – $80,387
New York – $49,208 – $80,876
Ohio – $51,870 – $77,326
Pennsylvania – $50,522 – $77,845
Texas – $51,195 – $87,980

These are the highest paying cities for a Physical Therapist (PT). These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
New York, New York –
Chicago, Illinois –
San Diego, California –
Boston, Massachusetts –
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania –
Atlanta, Georgia –
Baltimore, Maryland –

This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Physical Therapist (PT) from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $68729 while in 2007 it was just $63738.08

To earn the rewarding physical therapist salary, a master’s degree is essential. Students should begin their career studying a pre-med or physical therapist track. A four year bachelor’s degree is required of anyone who wants to obtain their master’s degree. Students can study at the college of their choice, but many choose to attend a school that offers a physical therapy degree. This makes the entire educational process easy and facilitates learning. Other students choose to transfer schools and go to a different university to earn their master’s degree. These are both viable options and have their own particular benefits.