Physiotherapist
Rehabilitate patients through movement therapy restoring function and reducing pain
About the profession
Physiotherapists (physical therapists in the US context) use movement, exercise, manual therapy, and education to treat a wide range of conditions affecting muscles, joints, and the nervous system. They work in sports rehabilitation, post-surgical recovery, chronic pain management, and neurological rehabilitation. The profession is regulated and requires degree-level qualification.
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Based on the Physiotherapist role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Social
Helping, teaching, working with people
Investigative
Research, analysis, problem-solving
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Junior Physiotherapist → Physiotherapist → Senior Physiotherapist → Lead Physiotherapist → Director of Physiotherapy
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Salary Growth
5
Levels
140K
Top Salary
10+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Base: $55,000 - $65,000/year Base: $65,000 - $78,000/year Base: $78,000 - $90,000/year Base: $90,000 - $108,000/year Base: $108,000 - $140,000/year
Skills used in this career
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Learning Path 0 → Junior
Step-by-step plan from zero to first job
Earn degree in Physiotherapy (BSc or MSc depending on country) Register with national physiotherapy regulatory body Gain supervised clinical experience across settings Pursue…
Market 2026–2030
Trends, AI impact, prospects
Growth Rate: Average through 2030 Remote Trend: Stable, hands-on treatment required; telehealth for follow-up Top Industries: Hospitals, private clinics, sports teams,…
💰 Pay for Physical Therapists
BLS OEWS, May 2023The federal survey does not count this job title on its own — it is counted under Physical Therapists (29-1123).
Half of U.S. workers in this occupation earn more than this, half earn less.
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