How do they match: Physical Therapists

  • Home Health PT
  • Home Health Physical Therapist
  • Rehabilitation Manager
  • Rehabilitation Services Director

  • Administer manual exercises, massage, or traction to help relieve pain, increase patient strength, or decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.
  • Confer with the patient, medical practitioners, or appropriate others to plan, implement, or assess the intervention program.
  • Construct, maintain, or repair medical supportive devices.
  • Provide educational information about physical therapy or physical therapists, injury prevention, ergonomics, or ways to promote health.
  • Refer clients to community resources or services.
  • Review physician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required.
  • Teach physical therapy students or those in other health professions.

  • Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
  • Communicate health and wellness information to the public.
  • Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members.
  • Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
  • Design public or employee health programs.
  • Develop medical treatment plans.
  • Direct healthcare delivery programs.
  • Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
  • Fabricate medical devices.
  • Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.
  • Process healthcare paperwork.
  • Record patient medical histories.
  • Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
  • Supervise medical support personnel.
  • Train medical providers.
  • Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses.