'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.
![Alison Lichy, 34, Alexandria, Va.](https://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/galleries/2010/pf/jobs/1010/gallery.best_jobs_real_people.moneymag/images/alison_lichy_david_lauridsen.jpg)
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 therapistsNEXT: John Bradburn, 53, Warren, Mich.
Last updated October 11 2010: 11:02 AM ET