How do they match: Physical Therapists

  • Rehabilitation Services Director

  • Inform patients and refer to appropriate practitioners when diagnosis reveals findings outside physical therapy.
  • Conduct or support research and apply research findings to practice.
  • Construct, maintain, or repair medical supportive devices.
  • Direct, supervise, assess, and communicate with supportive personnel.
  • 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.
  • Refer clients to community resources or services.

  • Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members.
  • Communicate health and wellness information to the public.
  • Supervise medical support personnel.