QandAs: Career

What are the Job Duties of a Physical Therapist?

Answer:
The job duties of a physical therapist involve working with patients to reduce pain and restore mobility after

an injury or while living with a disability. Physical therapists begin by evaluating patients' conditions in person and from medical records. A physical therapist will then develop a therapy program specifically tailored to each patient.

The physical therapy program involves exercises that may help with strength, endurance, coordination, motor skills, and range of motion. In addition, a physical therapist may provide heat therapy, water therapy, massage therapy, or traction, depending on the particular patient's condition, and what will relieve pain and speed recovery.

Physical therapists can work in a variety of medical settings such as nursing homes, clinics, or hospitals, and may see patients on a temporary or permanent basis, depending on the patient's needs. Like most medical personnel, physical therapists can specialize. Some areas of specialty for a physical therapist include orthopedics, pediatrics, amputations, paralysis, or sports medicine.


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