Physical Therapists
Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.
21 alternate job titles:
Acute Care PT (Acute Care Physical Therapist)
Acute Physical Therapist (Acute PT)
Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist (Cardiopulmonary PT)
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Geriatric Physical Therapist (Geriatric PT)
Home Care Physical Therapist (Home Care PT)
Home Health Physical Therapist (Home Health PT)
Inpatient Physical Therapist (Inpatient PT)
Kinesiotherapist
Orthopedic Physical Therapist (Orthopedic PT)
Outpatient Orthopedics Physical Therapist (Outpatient Ortho PT)
Outpatient Physical Therapist (Outpatient PT)
Outpatient Travel Physical Therapist (Outpatient Travel PT)
Pediatric Physical Therapist (Pediatric PT)
Physiotherapist
Pulmonary Physical Therapist (Pulmonary PT)
Registered Physical Therapist (RPT)
Skilled Nursing Facility Physical Therapist (SNF PT)
Sports Physical Therapist (Sports PT)
Therapist
Travel Physical Therapist (Travel PT)
Salary Information
Physical Therapists: $101,020 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Develop medical treatment plans. | Development |
| Design public or employee health programs. | Development |
| Examine patients to assess general physical condition. | Analysis |
| Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals. | Analysis |
| Evaluate patient outcomes to determine effectiveness of treatments. | Analysis |
| Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues. | Analysis |
| Record patient medical histories. | General |
| Treat patients using physical therapy techniques. | General |
| Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses. | General |
| Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment. | General |
| Enter patient or treatment data into computers. | General |
| Process healthcare paperwork. | General |
| Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources. | General |
| Test patient heart or lung functioning. | General |
| Establish treatment goals. | General |
| Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members. | General |
| Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment. | General |
| Train medical providers. | General |
| Adjust prostheses or other assistive devices. | General |
| Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues. | General |
| Advise others on matters of public policy. | General |
| Fabricate medical devices. | General |
| Direct healthcare delivery programs. | General |
| Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments. | Maintenance |
| Supervise medical support personnel. | Management |
| Communicate health and wellness information to the public. | Communication |
| Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members. | Communication |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| MEDITECH software | Medical software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| eClinicalWorks EHR software | Medical software |
| Advantage Software Physical Therapy Advantage | Medical software |
| Cedaron Dexter Evaluation & Impairment Rating | Analytical or scientific software |
| Clinicient Insight | Medical software |
| Exercise routine creation software | Word processing software |
| Hands On Technology TheraWriter.PT | Medical software |
| MediGraph | Accounting software |
| Medical condition coding software | Medical software |
| Medical procedure coding software | Medical software |
| Patient charting software | Medical software |
| Prognosis Innovation Healthcare ChartAccess | Medical software |
| Recordkeeping software | Medical software |
| Rehab Documentation Company ReDoc Suite | Medical software |
| SpectraSoft AppointmentsCS | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Biometrics video game software | Action games |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Board Certified in Biofeedback | Biofeedback Certification International Alliance | Not Available |
| Board Certified in Neurofeedback | Biofeedback Certification International Alliance | Not Available |
| Board Certified in Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction Biofeedback | Biofeedback Certification International Alliance | Not Available |
| Certification in Orthopedic Manual Therapy | International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine - US | Not Available |
| Certified Hand Therapist | Hand Therapy Certification Commission, Inc. | Not Available |
| Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist | National Strength and Conditioning Association - Certification Commission | Not Available |
| Certified Wound Specialist | American Board of Wound Management | Not Available |
| Clinical Electrophysiologic Certified Specialist | American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties | Not Available |
| Conditioning Specialist Certification | National Strength Professionals Association | Not Available |
| Geriatric Certified Specialist | American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties | Not Available |
| Medical Exercise Program Director | American Academy of Health, Fitness, & Rehabilitation Professionals | Not Available |
| Oncology Physical Therapy Specialist Certification | American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties | Not Available |
| Post Rehab Conditioning Specialist | American Academy of Health, Fitness, & Rehabilitation Professionals | Not Available |
| Registered Kinesiotherapy | Council on Professional Standards for Kinesiotherapy | Not Available |
| Sports Certified Specialist | American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties | Not Available |
| Technician Certification in Biofeedback | Biofeedback Certification International Alliance | Not Available |
| Technician Certification in Neurofeedback | Biofeedback Certification International Alliance | Not Available |
| Women's Health Certified Specialist | American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties | Not Available |
| Wound Care Certification | National Alliance of Wound Care | Not Available |
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