Physical Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities: They consult with their patients to learn about their physical symptoms and conditions. They develop a treatment plan and provide stimulation or massage. These therapists maintain patients records, and they keep track of their progress. What they do is advise the patient's family about in-home treatment options and exercises. They also use equipment and devices to assist patients.

Salary: $84,020 per year.

Education: They need a doctor of physical therapy degree and all states require to be licensed. They need to go to programs to get a doctor of physical therapy degree. Most of these programs require a bachelor's degree, and specific educational prerequisites such as classes in anatomy, physiology, biology, etc,.

Demand for this profession: Physical therapists will be needed to treat people with mobility issue conditions such as diabetes or obesity.