How do they match: Physical Therapists

  • Administer treatment involving application of physical agents, using equipment, moist packs, ultraviolet or infrared lamps, or ultrasound machines.
  • Confer with the patient, medical practitioners, or appropriate others to plan, implement, or assess the intervention program.
  • Construct, maintain, or repair medical supportive devices.
  • Plan, prepare, or carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
  • Review physician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required.

  • Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.
  • Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members.
  • Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
  • Develop medical treatment plans.
  • Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
  • Fabricate medical devices.
  • Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.
  • Record patient medical histories.
  • Supervise medical support personnel.
  • Train medical providers.