Physical Therapists care for patients with conditions that can interfere with movement, mobility, and function. Examples of patients who benefit from physical therapy include those who have had surgical procedures or experienced an injury and those with medical conditions such as joint, neurological, pulmonary, or cardiac disease. Job responsibilities for Physical Therapists include assessment and developing a plan of care with interventions such as exercises, application of heat or cold, massage, or electrical stimulation. Physical Therapists also supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, provide patient education, and may work with healthy people who want to prevent future problems. Physical Therapists can achieve board certification in several specialty areas through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. The average annual salary for Physical Therapists in the United States is more than $97,000.