Where do physical therapists practice?
Physical therapists provide services in hospitals, outpatient clinics and offices, fitness centers, sports training facilities, retirement communities, nursing homes, transitional care units, extended care facilities, and hospices. They practice in school settings and playgrounds with children who have disabilities. Many physical therapists make house calls, providing rehabilitation or exercise interventions to people in their homes. Physical therapists may practice in corporate or industrial health settings or other occupational environments. Some physical therapists teach in colleges and universities or conduct research.
