Career fit quiz

Is Physical Therapist the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the physical therapist career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the physical therapist job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I love anatomy and exercise
Statement 2 of 8I enjoy motivating people
Statement 3 of 8I like hands-on work
Statement 4 of 8I’m patient with slow progress
Statement 5 of 8I want a healthcare career
Statement 6 of 8I’m willing to earn a doctorate
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 7 years after high school training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $102,760 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Physical therapists help injured or ill people improve movement and manage pain, using exercise, hands-on therapy and education.

  • Examine and evaluate patients
  • Diagnose movement problems
  • Design treatment plans
  • Guide therapeutic exercise
  • Provide manual therapy

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