Physical Therapist Salary: How Much Does a Physical Therapist Make?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ก.ย. 2019
- In this video we'll discuss what I make as a physical therapist, the average physical therapist salary, and the BLS stats on physical therapy salary for 2019.
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Hey Tim, great video! I have 5 yrs of PT experience, in South Carolina, just switched to home health full time, and am making approx $103,000/yr being paid per visit rate. Average hours per week is 35.
That’s awesome! Thanks for your comment! I’m sure it will be helpful for people who are interested in knowing how much a PT can earn in different parts of the country. - Tim
Esha all pts are worth different amounts but you can see around 6-10 pts in a day if you go from 9am-5pm. It also depends how far your pts are in regards to distance.
n00437739 wow! That’s awesome. Do you have any kind of idea what a new pt would make in home health full time? Thanks!
Tony Rawlins so with our company if you meet the minimum requirement of 30 units per week (6 regular visits per day) you would end up around $90k as a new grad. You can make more if you want.
n00437739 I am from Sc! What company do u work for??
Very nice style of presentation :)
Thanks for your explanation 👍
Great videos!
If possible, could you talk a bit about different residency specialities and which you believe is more valuable in your line of work than others (OCS, NCS, GCS...) or does residency not really impact patient care/salary as much?
Nice video. Your are correct these web sites need to be updated. These current median salaries are way too high with the current changes in insurance reimbursement in all PT environments which include inpatient, outpatient and Homecare ✌🏻
Thanks average Joe PT! Unfortunately pre PT students don’t always hear the truth about the starting salaries! Thanks for watching!
In Florida outpatient clinics pay $75-100k per annum plus benefits if you have a solid resume and negotiation skills. Home health: $90000-110000 for a full time salaried position plus benefits. Employers are willing to pay more during season (winter) as the need is higher. Its always best to look at the entire package rather than just base salary.
Mohsin Ansari great to know! Thanks for sharing this - I know it will help others quite a bit!
What city in Florida?
@@romang9183 Pay is higher is southwest and southeast Florida cities like Naples, West Palm beach, Jupiter, etc
Dr Mohsin Ansari how about Boca Raton? Is there a demand of home health? Is the fact that I speak Russian help?
@@romang9183 Boca Raton will also have good jobs. I have not personally lived or worked there. Spanish is more needed in Florida as a second language.
Hi Tim, I am working in a SNF in Seattle and making 54/hour weekdays, and 81/hour on weekends..
Hey Andrilu, I live in Seattle and would love to talk about becoming and working as a PT in Seattle. Shoot me a message if we can talk!
How is this possible do you have a way I can ask you via ig?
Also can you make a video on clinical specialties and differentiate what is more valuable: experience or a clinical specialty like OCS or GCS.
Love the videos!. Did you ever pick a winner for the O'Sullivans NPTE review guide?
Ope A thanks Ope! Yes, I added a comment on the giveaway video. Gaby G. won the NPTE book - and she’s taking the exam in January so the timing worked perfectly! Thanks for your comment and for subscribing!
2nd year PT student here. Im debating on using my last rotation (14 weeks) to go home health in hopes of making in roads to try and get a job. Is this wise? Or is a waste of time and I should pursue where all jobs seem to be in outpatient?
Would love to hear your thoughts on pros and cons of snf and outpatient setting. Currently debating between the two at the moment
Hi Tim, thanks for the informative video. I’ll be entering my first year as undergrad for Exercise Science this fall at an in state public university. I was considering either minoring or double majoring in nutrition? Would this be beneficial to being a physical therapist? Also, just exploring potential career pathways, is there a way to work with top collegiate or professional teams as a pt?
Happy graduation? Update us!
Thank you for making this video! Did you find that occupational therapists you may have worked with made similar salary ranges?
Hey Tim , I’m in my finals in B. PT can I work while running my DPT in USA? I’m moving to United States
Hi Tim,
You’ve been a great aid for me during my application process so thank you! I just received my acceptance letter from a PT school and start in May 2021! Do you have content on how to properly network and build rapport with instructors to set yourself up for opportunities while in school?
Appreciate you bro, thank you so much!
Congrats! Good question. If you haven’t read the book how to win friends and influence people, that should be high on your reading list. Best networking book out there. Thanks for taking the time to comment! Excited for you to start your career in PT!
Starting pay for outpatient PT can range from 85-95k here in the Central Valley in California. Living expenses aren’t the best though
Agreed. I will be moving to the Bay Area where starting is from 85- 90k, but living expenses are crazy high
True California is a bit pricey. Gas especially
In the outpatient clinics here (in Canada) you can work as an independent contractor and easily make $80-00 to $100,000 per year if you work full time.
That’s awesome! Outpatient clinics usually pay much less than 100k for new grads especially. But there’s no doubt you can earn 100k a year in outpatient clinics in the US if you find per diem or contract jobs. Thanks for your comment!
How long have you worked?
Wife Without Kids Hi Wife without Kids. I want to become a physical therapist in Canada but I am having a difficult time finding information about the schooling process, cost and employment opportunities in the country. Currently I live in the United States but want to go to school and start my career in Canada. Do you have any advice or a way for me us to communicate in a bit more detail? Thank you so much for your time and be well.
@@jamesh4862 You can email me at wifewithoutkids@gmail.com
canadian dollar
Hi Tim thank you very much for this video. I’m Luisa from Colombia and I would like to know what would be the average income for a foreign PT who wants to get licensed in USA? Thanks
As someone who is about to graduate with a DPT, I was offered 75k a year +5k per year for student loans that goes for 4 years. I was making 60k as a PTA in outpatient with 4 yrs experience
Hey Tim, I’m a 1st year SPT and when I’m not studying I try to research jobs in PT so that I have some sort of idea of what will be fulfilling yet lucrative when I get out of school. My conclusion so far for me would be to work fulltime/part time in an outpatient clinic to develop my skills but also work per diem either in acute care or home care in order to keep my pockets full. Does this sound ridiculous or does it seem like a good idea? Also I’ve been trying to research PT jobs with a pension system built in but they are few and far between and I’m wondering if you have suggestions about that as well.
Hey Giancarlo! Thanks for commenting. A few things: 1. Keep your costs as low as possible now so you have as little debt as possible later. 2. Live like a student when you graduate. Don’t buy a new car. Attack your debt to pay it off fast. 3. Job plan sounds good. Working weekends in home health it SNF would probably bring in an extra 3-4K a month. It’s not going to be glamorous and you’ll be tired. But your friends will also be tired of paying down their debt for 5-10 years while you’re debt free in 3 years. 4: Don’t worry about a traditional pension. Most places offer a 401(k) or nonprofit version called a 403(b) retirement plan. Sign up for that right away, get the match, and focus on your debt. Then focus on saving 10-20% of your income once your debt is paid and you’ll likely have a couple of million in your retirement account. The math isn’t hard. The behavior is the hard part to master. Establish good saving/spending habits early on and avoid doing stupid things with your paycheck and you’ll be debt free and on the right track sooner than many of your colleagues. Stick around because I plan on sharing more financial videos to help students and new grads like yourself. -Tim
@@PTProgress you have a genuinely fantastic channel
@@PTProgress I'm thinking of starting uni in Jan but the yearly costs is 11000 dollars. Do you think that is worth it? How long will it take me to pay off that debt as a pt. Oh and I live in South Africa but you can just tell me how long it would roughly take if I was in the us
Hi Tim, how much more are PTs getting paid over PTAs on average? I'm contemplating if the PTA route would be a better choice for me. I have an undergrad Bachelors degree in Business which means I would need an extra year or 2 to fulfill prereqs and then 3 yr DPT program. As for PTA, I would only need to complete a Health Professions exam, 20 observation hours then 2 yr PTA program if accepted. Not to mention, the cost would be about $100,000 less for the PTA program if I get in. My overall GPA is about 3.4 now so I'm not sure if that's competitive enough for the Public in-state DPT programs. I'm mainly interested in providing treatments/exercises to patients is what draw me to physical therapy. Any advice would be appreciated. - Eugene
I'm a PTA in Maine. I don't make a ton less than the DPTs. Started at 48k, now at 58k. I work outpatient. Could make more in home health or SNF, but I currently really enjoy my job.
Hey, great vid! I wanna know if I can contact you by email so I can ask you a few questions. Im from Argentina and I wanna work as a PT in USA
who do Physiotherapists avoid used the title 'Dr.' before their name in the US even though they hold a 'Doctor of Physiotherapy' degree?
Hey Tim, I am planning on going to a university that offers the following majors:
-Actuarial Science (BS)
-Applied Physics (BS)
-Athletic Training (BS)
-Exercise & Wellness (BS)
-Exercise Science (BS)
-Nursing (BS) *
-Nutritional Science (BS)
with these minors:
-Nutritional Science (Minor)
-PE Teaching/Coaching (Minor)
which of these majors and minors would you recommend for me to become a physical therapist?
Honestly with all those majors you will likely have to take classes outside the course requirements for the degree in order to satisfy the prerequisites. The most popular for PT applicants is exercise science or athletic training. A minor in nutrition would be super interesting. Honestly, I think programs love brining in students with different perspectives. So you can still get a degree in nursing or something unrelated like finance and get into PT school. I say pick a major that’s interesting to you but also gives you opportunities besides the one track of PT. Even if you’re set on PT, it’s great to enter the field with different skills and educational backgrounds because you’d be surprised how much it can help you in your career. Thanks for your question! I have a video about choosing majors that might be helpful too :)
Yeah, major doesn’t matter; as long as you get all the prerequisites.
Hi Tim, what state are you working as a PT?
When you graduate from the dpt program, is there a better program (so to say) to get a job from? Like would it be better to get a job for outpatient care rather than one of the other two mentioned?
Depends on the type of work you want to do. Working as a PT in an outpatient clinic will be much different than a job in home health. You can do either job as a PT regardless of what PT school you go to. Many PTs work different jobs and in different specialties throughout their career. Some stay in the same clinic the entire time. My best recommendation is to shadow multiple clinics and settings before you decide to pursue PT :)
@@PTProgress thank you! This helps!
Hello
Why you left business work and what the better to in business or physical therapy?
How make more money at long term?
Can you make a video on being a per diem outpatient PT. Is common to make more as a PD PT?
Hey Tyler! Good idea. Check out the 3 ways to hack your PT salary video as it might answer some of those questions: th-cam.com/video/0VkKiNPpceQ/w-d-xo.html
if i’m working towards an associates would i have to be working towards a degree in physical therapist afterwards?
Bachelor's degree
hi Tim question..
in case a patient ask you to have 1 hour treatment for sciatic pinching nerve .. she knows that she will have 3 0r more session treatment by you... she will pay you cash since she doesnt have insurance..
how much will charge each 1 hour session?
Thank you.. she weight 170 pounds..
Hi! I’m thinking of going into pediatric physical therapy, any thoughts or advice ?
I wanna do the same thing :)
Me too
Do physiotherapists get paid more or nurses?
Hi I am 5 year degree holder dpt can I do MD after it how many time require and which countries offer it?
how DO YOU MAKE 60 AND HOUR as perdium?
I want to be a pt for performing artist what’s the difference in dance science vs a regular practice
There’s no difference in the training you’ll receive in PT school. You can choose to market your therapy services to dancers in the area you’re in, partner with a dance company or theater, or even start your own practice or side hustle. The nice part about the field is that you are a general practicing PT but can specialize if you want in areas like performing arts relatively easily based on your interests and knowledge of the field.
Hello Tim👋🏽 I am a senior at Mississippi Valley State University. I will graduate this spring with my BS in kinesiology. I am currently interested in working in the physical therapy field. I have been interested in becoming a respiratory physical therapist or a chiropractor. I would like to know what schools should I take in mind. I currently live in Dallas,TX and I am looking to locate further or stay in Texas.
Just got admitted to study physiotherapy
Please update 2020, getting nervous. May have to learn to code.
Yeah. I was going for DPT. I have a bachelors, and grad school is a minimum of 100k for tuition plus interest, and then factor in living costs, so rougly 150k dept for a DPT, which you can learn how to do on your own time for free. The debt to income ratio is insane and not worth it. I know many PTs leaving the field and going back to school for PA or another career. Pts also do not make that great of money. The PTs by me complain about not having enough money, and on top of that they dont even have full medical benefits. PTA start at $15/hr, which is minimum wage. I live NY which is one of the highest paid states.
@@General_Haze "which you can learn how to do on your own time for free" - What?
Code? You got a BS in computer science? Self-teaching is the way to go or bootcamp if you don’t. It’ll be a long struggle. As for physical therapy, 9% reimbursement cuts are affecting PTA’s.
Sir.. how many money require for set private clinic of physiotherapy..
Hiii. This is satendra kumar from India.. I'm a physiotherapist (DPT, BPT) I want job in UK..could you plzz tell me what is the procedure to do the job in UK.. Plzz suggest me...
Sir
I am from India studying bachelor of physical therapy in 3 nd year . so for master of physical therapy which is the best universities in USA , what exam I have to give and what is the procedure for addmission and how can I get scholarship ??
It’s a doctorate now.
How much does u make a day
How can you do masters in pt in usa ? Does degree from well known universities matters ?
All programs have switched from masters to DPT
@@PTProgress So is DPT a Phd course?
But here in india I make a living by working as data entry operator despite having a master of physiotherapy (orthopaedics) degree....I wish I was born in usa...
You’re not The only one! (from Argentina)
There are hospitals which have vacancies especially for mpt. Only if you are willing to go to any place in India.
@@svp5310 there's so many hurdles in this profession...I mean we work hard but still we don't get deserved recognition....any way...hope this changes post covid....
@@dr.sagarguru9356 I agree but i don't think you need to some other job other than what you are meant to do
hey Tim I am from India how can I become a PT in the US ...PLEASE DO REPLY
I have a video on the channel titled, "how to become a PT"
Can I get a job In abroad
This makes no sense from a financial standpoint. A dentist makes twice as much money for the same time and financial investment.
EXACTLY!!!! This is why i tell everyone about the real bs behind therapy....if you are young go for higher, brighter, bigger than this profession..if i could do it over again i wouldn't do it, but my hubby already let me know its time to start our family.
Run from therapy..another decline in reimbursement is pending.
2 in 2 years..its a joke
Sadly, I would agree. Salaries for other healthcare providers seem to be higher than physical therapy, and I'd have to say we have alot of responsibility for not a lot of pay.
If you really like the career 90k a year aint bad tbh
Very true. While I am a foreign-graduate without any student loans and spent a tiny fraction of how much it costs here, my american co-workers are in debt! They pay so much money per month for the student loans
Does anyone know if the military offers to pay for PT schools??
Zachary Saul from what I’m aware of, they don’t. Only medical school and dental school from what I hear 😳 (but I could be wrong)
The GI bill should pay for some
I'm Army and when I got into PT school they wouldnt assist as there isnt a need (so I didnt go). You can try for the Baylor program but they only take top candidates. Consider PA school. Military has a need for those and will pay, it is 1 year less of school, and you'll make a lot more money. Good luck!
Can I use the title Dr after tDPT ?
Yes
i just got my high school diploma ..how can i study physical thera
py
ra os have you ever considered being a PTA? It’s a great career that only requires an associates degree
@@PTProgress i'am not from USA ...how can i do that ? how can i apply ?
You first need to get your bachelors which takes about 4 years and then you can go to PT school which is another 3 years
You can either get your college Bachelors first or look into 3;3 PT programs in the US
Why physiotherapy salary less in usa
It’s because of the reimbursements. But I think pay is pretty good. I make almost $120,000/year. and schedules are very flexible
Do vets make more than this
Military vets?no animal vet maybe
Sir I'm studying bpt bachelors of physiotherapy is there any scope in USA for bpt
Yeah, you wont be able to work in U.S. with just a bachelors. You need a doctorate unless you go into pta, but they barely make any money, so good luck surviving in america making $15-20/hr.
Most need a Masters or a Doctorate level degree. You may want to see if they will allow you to sit for boards, if so you many not need any additional schooling
General Haze which is very possible anybody that tells you otherwise has kids or lives somewhere expensive. The problem is we think we need more than we actually do, it just depends on how much you work and what you do with that money.
Get ur masters or doctrate from the country ur currently studying from then ,try to get a job in usa better pay if u have a doctorate
Damn 9 ish years of school & you don’t make shit
It’s like 6/7 years
Great video😇 is there a way I can contact you on maybe Instagram or Facebook I have a question for you
Ahmir Mcneal sure you can message me on Instagram @ptrogress
Are physiotherapists are doctors
If a PT gets a DPT, they are doctors of physical therapy. I have a video about that if you’re curious to learn kore about it. Thanks for your question!
What are the best states to work in as a Pt
Vegas, New Jersey and California
@@chinyereejike6367 Hi, pls I am a nigerian trained physiotherapist with Bachelors in Medical Rehabilitation. I'm I qualified to take the NPTE exam and work in the US? Pls kindly reply
Hey, I'm a physiotherapy student from India and I'll be finishing with my bachelor's soon. I aspire to do my masters from Canada, it would be really helpful if you could help me out at all by telling me about the colleges that may be feasible for me and other stuff!
Thank you
Hi Priyanka, thanks for watching. If you make a list of your top 10 schools and how much they cost, you can message me and I'll look over your list. Honestly, I tend to recommend that people look at whichever school is the most affordable and go there.
Hey, thank you so much for replying back, actually my main concern is that a lot of colleges are asking for a a PR for international students incase of MPT which is a tough job, so if you could just guide me how to go about after bachelor's, I surely want to do a post grad course.
@Priyanka , follow this person on FB.. you can get a lot info ..facebook.com/gowtham.pt
So you are in abroad now or what?