How do they match: Physical Therapists

  • Administer manual exercises, massage, or traction to help relieve pain, increase patient strength, or decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.
  • Administer treatment involving application of physical agents, using equipment, moist packs, ultraviolet or infrared lamps, or ultrasound machines.
  • Direct, supervise, assess, and communicate with supportive personnel.
  • Provide educational information about physical therapy or physical therapists, injury prevention, ergonomics, or ways to promote health.
  • Teach physical therapy students or those in other health professions.

  • Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.
  • Supervise medical support personnel.