How do they match: Physical Therapists

  • Home Health PT
  • Home Health Physical Therapist

  • Confer with the patient, medical practitioners, or appropriate others to plan, implement, or assess the intervention program.
  • Construct, maintain, or repair medical supportive devices.
  • Participate in community or community agency activities or help to formulate public policy.
  • Provide educational information about physical therapy or physical therapists, injury prevention, ergonomics, or ways to promote health.
  • 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.

  • Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.
  • Advise others on matters of public policy.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
  • Communicate health and wellness information to the public.
  • Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members.
  • Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
  • Design public or employee health programs.
  • Develop medical treatment plans.
  • Direct healthcare delivery programs.
  • Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
  • Fabricate medical devices.
  • Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.
  • Process healthcare paperwork.
  • Record patient medical histories.
  • Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
  • Supervise medical support personnel.
  • Train medical providers.