Physical Therapist 2025

What does a Physical Therapist do?

"Physical therapists are movement experts who team with physical therapist assistants to treat people of all ages and abilities.

"We are licensed health care providers who help you avoid surgery and prescription drugs, we maximize your mobility, manage pain and chronic conditions, and improve your physical function and fitness."

Degree Required: Doctoral or professional degree

Median Pay (2024): $101,020

Job Outlook 2024-2034: 11% increase (much faster than average)

Roanoke College has Agreements with

Murphy Deming (Mary Baldwin University)

University of Lynchburg

Other Programs in Virginia:

Emory & Henry

Hampton University

Marymount University

Old Dominion University

Radford University Carilion

Shenandoah University

Virginia Commonwealth University

Sources of Information:

American Physical Therapy Association

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Occupational Outlook Handbook