How do they match: Physical Therapists

  • Physical Therapists

  • Therapist
  • Acute Care Physical Therapist
  • Acute Physical Therapist
  • Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy
  • Geriatric Physical Therapist
  • Home Care Physical Therapist
  • Home Health Physical Therapist
  • Inpatient Physical Therapist
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Orthopedic Physical Therapist
  • Outpatient Orthopedics Physical Therapist
  • Outpatient Physical Therapist
  • Pediatric Physical Therapist
  • Physical Therapist
  • Pulmonary Physical Therapist
  • Registered Physical Therapist
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Physical Therapist
  • Sports Physical Therapist
  • Travel Physical Therapist

  • Inform patients and refer to appropriate practitioners when diagnosis reveals findings outside physical therapy.
  • Administer treatment involving application of physical agents, using equipment, moist packs, ultraviolet or infrared lamps, or ultrasound machines.
  • Discharge patient from physical therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals.
  • Obtain patients' informed consent to proposed interventions.
  • Provide information to the patient about the proposed intervention, its material risks and expected benefits, and any reasonable alternatives.
  • Provide educational information about physical therapy or physical therapists, injury prevention, ergonomics, or ways to promote health.
  • Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into computer.
  • 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.

  • Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members.
  • Communicate health and wellness information to the public.
  • Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.
  • Treat patients using physical therapy techniques.