'I have the best job in America!'

Meet 10 people lucky enough to have the top careers on Money and PayScale.com's list, and see why they love their jobs.

4 of 10

Alison Lichy, 34, Alexandria, Va.

The job: Physical Therapist

Best Jobs rank: 4

Works at: Neurological Physical Therapy

Why she loves her job: "It's rewarding because I work closely with patients during their recovery, and I get the satisfaction of seeing them return to an active lifestyle. It's also great that you can work in different settings and specialties -- neurological or orthopedic, outpatient or inpatient--and the hours can be flexible."

See complete data, including pay and job-growth stats, for physical therapists

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Last updated October 11 2010: 11:02 AM ET

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