There is a bright future in the job department for future physical therapists. Employment for PT's is said to grow about 28% through 2026 and jobs are expected to expand into all heathcare settings. There is a strong demand for physical therapists, due to the fact that they are always needed. There is currently only 239,800 Physical Therapists and the projected amount for 2026 is 306,900. There is only a 0.7% of unemployment rate.