It’s been over a decade now, since Indian Physiotherapists started moving to western countries especially to USA to peruse their career as Physiotherapists/Physical Therapist. The well organized, high standard along with good remuneration for the services provides optimal grounds to work as PT in United States of America. The median annual earnings of Physiotherapists in USA were $66,200 during the financial year 2006-2007.
Employment of PT’s in USA has grown much faster than average. Job opportunities are good, especially in acute hospital, rehabilitation, and home care settings. Though, the impact of proposed Federal legislation imposing limits on reimbursement for therapy services may adversely affect the short-term job outlook for physiotherapists. However, the long-run demand for PT’s should continue to rise as new treatments and techniques expand the scope of physiotherapy practices. Moreover, demand will be spurred by the increasing numbers of individuals with disabilities or limited function.
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