Physical Therapy Specialty Matcher

🦴 Physical Therapy Specialty Matcher

Set your priorities. Get your ranked specialty match. Data from APTA 2025 Workforce Survey and BLS.

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What matters most to you?

All PT settings offer meaningful work — these sliders find which matters most to you in daily practice.

💰 Income Potential

Medium

Total compensation ceiling including salary, per-visit rates, or practice ownership income.

⚖️ Work-Life Balance

Medium

Schedule predictability, evenings/weekends free, physical demands, and ability to mentally leave work at work.

📈 Career Growth

Medium

APTA board certifications, residency/fellowship training, practice ownership potential, and advancement trajectory.

🛡️ Job Security

Medium

Demand stability, automation resistance, and setting-specific market strength.

✨ Daily Satisfaction

Medium

Patient relationships, case complexity, clinical challenge, and how engaged you feel during a typical shift.

Tell us about your situation

Context that shapes which paths are most relevant for you right now.

Where are you in your PT journey?

DPT student

In school, planning my career direction

New graduate

Recently licensed, choosing first position

Practicing PT — considering a change

Looking to switch settings or specialize further

Which patient population energizes you most?

Active adults and athletes

Injuries, sports, musculoskeletal function

Neurological and complex rehab patients

Stroke, TBI, MS, Parkinson's

Children and pediatric populations

Developmental delays, congenital conditions

Older adults and aging populations

Falls prevention, post-surgical, long-term care

Open to any / variety matters more than population

Flexibility and lifestyle take priority over patient type

Ready to see your results

All 8 PT specialty paths scored against your priorities using APTA Workforce Survey data.

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Your PT Specialty Match

Ranked by your priority weights. Click any specialty to see salary, hours, certification path, and a candid summary.

Data sources: APTA 2025 Physical Therapist Workforce Analysis, BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, APTA Specialist Certification data, Vivian Health travel PT rate database 2025. Salary ranges reflect national medians and vary significantly by geography and employer. This is an informational tool, not career advice.

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