May work part time or full time. Most work 40 hours a week.
May work some evenings and weekends;
PHYSICAL THERAPISTS will:
Care for patients with disabilities, injuries, or pain
Care for patients with disabilities, injuries, or pain
PHYSICAL THERAPISTS frequently:
Review the doctor's referral and examining the patient's medical history. Then they test the client's posture, balance, strength, muscle function, and range of motion.
refer clients for prosthetic devices, which are artificial replacements for legs or arms.
It is important that PHYSICAL THERAPISTS be able to:
make sure that their work is accurate. Errors could seriously endanger patients' health.
exercise clients to improve flexibility and strength.
use ultrasound and electrical stimulation to reduce pain and improve function.
