Explore Physical Therapist Jobs

Physical therapists help people improve movement, manage pain, and regain function after injury, illness, or surgery. Find vetted Physical Therapist opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more. Browse openings across healthcare settings and specialties to find a position that fits your experience and career goals.

What Physical Therapists Do

Physical therapists assess patients, develop individualized treatment plans, guide therapeutic exercise, and track progress toward functional goals. They may work with people recovering from surgery or injury, managing chronic conditions, or addressing mobility challenges. Collaboration with physicians, occupational therapists, and other care professionals is often an important part of the role.

Where Physical Therapists Work

Career opportunities may be available in hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, home health, schools, and sports medicine settings. Responsibilities and patient populations vary by workplace, specialization, and level of experience.

Skills and Qualifications

Physical Therapist positions typically require a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, completion of required clinical education, and an active state license. Employers may also seek strong communication, clinical reasoning, documentation, and patient education skills. Requirements vary by role and location, so review each job listing carefully.

Find Your Next Physical Therapy Role

Use Ladders to explore vetted Physical Therapist jobs with compensation of $100,000 or more. Compare opportunities, identify roles aligned with your expertise, and take the next step toward a rewarding career helping patients move and live better.

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$77K - $108K *

Inspire change by delivering personalized outpatient therapy to older adults in their homes. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient independence and quality of life through tailo...

Massachusetts, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K - $135K *

Empower older adults by providing in-home occupational therapy services, enhancing their functional abilities and quality of life through personalized rehabilitation programs and collaborative care in...

Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $187K *

Deliver essential Occupational Therapy services to children, evaluating progress and collaborating with families and professionals in diverse settings to support developmental goals. Make a meaningful...

New York, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $187K *

Innovate therapeutic solutions for children, providing crucial Occupational Therapy services across diverse settings and ensuring skill development through collaboration and assessments for optimal ch...

New York, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $187K *

Provide Occupational Therapy services to children in diverse settings, conducting evaluations, tracking progress, and collaborating with families and professionals to achieve individualized goals, ens...

New York, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $187K *

Unlock potential by providing targeted Occupational Therapy services to children in diverse settings. Collaborate with families and professionals to track progress and ensure adherence to individualiz...

New York, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $187K *

Deliver comprehensive Occupational Therapy services to children in varied environments, conducting evaluations, tracking progress, and collaborating with families and professionals to meet each child...

New York, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $187K *

Inspire the future of pediatric care by delivering vital Occupational Therapy services to children. Engage in evaluations, assessments, and collaborative goal-setting to enhance child development acro...

New York, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $187K *

Engage with children by providing tailored Occupational Therapy services, conducting assessments, and collaborating with families and educators to support developmental goals in varied environments. E...

New York, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$77K - $108K *

Contribute to the rehabilitation of older adults by delivering in-home occupational therapy services. Collaborate with a skilled team to evaluate, adapt, and implement personalized treatment plans, en...

New Hampshire, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K - $135K *

Engage with patients in their homes to provide tailored speech-language therapy, enhancing communication and swallowing skills. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care an...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $92K *

Advance your career by providing effective, evidence-based therapy for eating disorders in a virtual setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery and enable lasting c...

North Dakota, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $107K *

Join a dynamic team providing in-home speech therapy services to older adults. This role involves evaluating and treating communication and swallowing disorders, ensuring personalized care in a flexib...

Connecticut, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in directing clinical rehabilitation operations across multiple practices, ensuring quality patient care and achieving financial and operational objectives through effective management...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing rehabilitation operations across multiple facilities. Drive clinical excellence, manage staff, and ensure compliance while fostering a supportive environment for both pati...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $105K *

Champion transformative therapy by providing individual and group sessions for clients with eating disorders. Collaborate with a dedicated clinical team to develop personalized treatment plans and fos...

South Carolina, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$182K - $288K *

Lead the charge in embedding security into the software development lifecycle, scaling secure standards across engineering. Collaborate broadly within teams to promote a 'secure by default' culture wh...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $127K *

Unlock potential by providing in-home speech-language rehabilitation services for older adults. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance communication and swallowing skills, ensuring person...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Empower your career by leading a clinic with ownership potential. Drive growth, manage operations, and ensure exceptional patient care while benefiting from the support of an established organization...

Illinois, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$275K - $500K+*

Transform healthcare by providing on-demand telepsychiatry services. Collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver quality mental health care across multiple states, ensuring flexible scheduling and co...

Sacramento, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$84K - $114K *

Lead a dynamic team in delivering high-quality digital implementations, driving strategy and process improvements while ensuring customer satisfaction and operational excellence in a fast-paced enviro...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality assurance excellence by leading the development of scalable processes that enhance student recruitment and enrollment, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across all interacti...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$210K - $250K *

Transform healthcare by providing tele-neurohospital medicine services. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance patient care through innovative virtual solutions, ensuring quality support and pro...

Nashville, TNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team of therapists offering flexible schedules and telehealth options. Enjoy autonomy in your practice while receiving competitive compensation and comprehensive support to enhance your...

Mansfield, MARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K *

Join our team as a Speech-Language Pathologist, providing essential therapy services to K-12 students. Collaborate with educators and families to enhance communication skills and support student succe...

Michigan, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Physical Therapist do?question toggle

    Physical therapists evaluate movement and function, create treatment plans, lead therapeutic exercises, and help patients improve mobility, manage pain, and recover from injury, illness, or surgery.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Physical Therapist jobs?question toggle

    Most roles require a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, completion of clinical education, and an active license in the state where the therapist practices. Specific requirements vary by employer and location.

  • Where can Physical Therapists work?question toggle

    Physical therapists may work in hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, home health, schools, and sports medicine settings.

  • Are there Physical Therapist jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Yes. Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities paying $100,000 or more, including Physical Therapist roles. Salary and eligibility depend on the specific position, employer, location, and experience.

  • How can I find the right Physical Therapist position?question toggle

    Compare job responsibilities, setting, patient population, qualifications, location, and compensation. Focus on openings that match your clinical experience and career goals, and review each listing for its specific requirements.