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JOB TITLE: Physical Therapist
ONET: 29-1123.00
OCCUPATION DESCRIPTION: 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.
RELATED TASKS:
* Plan, prepare, or carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
* Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.
* Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
* Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
* Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient’s chart or enter information into computer.
RELATED JOBS : Chief Physical Therapist, Home Care Physical Therapist, Outpatient Physical Therapist, Pediatric Physical Therapist, Per Diem Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist, PT, Physical Therapist, Director of Rehabilitation, Registered Physical Therapist, RPT, Rehabilitation Services Director, Staff Physical Therapist, Staff PT
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Taylor talks about the challenges and rewards of working as a physical therapist. This video is part of a series on Khan Academy covering the responsibilities, requirements, and financial aspects of careers.
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