Major Activities Of Physical Therapists
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| School | Campuses | Awards | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.T. Still University of Health Sciences | Online | Doctorate, Master | |
| Ashworth College | Online | Diploma | |
| Boston University Online | Online | Doctorate | |
| ICS Canada | Online | Diploma | |
| Utica College | Online | Doctorate, Master |
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| Common Job Activities | |
|---|---|
| Assisting And Caring For Others |  |
| Making Decisions And Solving Problems | |
| Documenting/Recording Information | |
| Getting Information | |
| Establishing And Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships |  |
| Communicating With Supervisors, Peers, Or Subordinates | |
| Updating And Using Relevant Knowledge | |
| Performing General Physical Activities | |
| Identifying Objects, Actions, And Events | |
| Organizing, Planning, And Prioritizing Work | |
| Performing For Or Working Directly With The Public | |
| Evaluating Information To Determine Compliance With Standards |  |
| Handling And Moving Objects | |
| Monitor Processes, Materials, Or Surroundings | |
| Developing Objectives And Strategies | |
| Analyzing Data Or Information | |
| Judging The Qualities Of Things, Services, Or People | |
| Training And Teaching Others | |
| Interpreting The Meaning Of Information For Others | |
| Coordinating The Work And Activities Of Others | |
| Thinking Creatively | |
| Processing Information | |
| Scheduling Work And Activities |  |
| Coaching And Developing Others | |
| Estimating The Quantifiable Characteristics Of Products, Events, Or Information | |
| Resolving Conflicts And Negotiating With Others | |
| Provide Consultation And Advice To Others | |
| Communicating With Persons Outside Organization | |
| Performing Administrative Activities | |
| Guiding, Directing, And Motivating Subordinates | |
| Interacting With Computers |  |
| Developing And Building Teams | |
| Inspecting Equipment, Structures, Or Material | |
Tools and Technologies Used by Some
Physical Therapists
- Accounting Software
- Action Games
- Analytical Or Scientific Software
- Back Or Lumbar Or Sacral Orthopedic Softgoods
- Balance Beams Or Boards Or Bolsters Or Rockers For Rehabilitation Or Therapy
- Calendar And Scheduling Software
- Canes Or Cane Accessories
- Cardiac Output CO Monitoring Units Or Accessories
- Cervical Collars Or Neck Braces
- Cognitive Or Dexterity Or Perceptual Or Sensory Evaluation Or Testing Products
- Continuous Passive Motion CPM Devices Or Accessories
- Crutches Or Crutch Accessories
- Digital Camcorders Or Video Cameras
- Digital Cameras
- Dynamometers
- Electric Vibrators For Rehabilitation Or Therapy
- Electromyography EMG Units Or Accessories
- Electronic Blood Pressure Units
- Electrotherapy Combination Units
- Exercise Balls
- Exercise Trampolines
- Extremity Hydrotherapy Baths Or Tanks
- Force Or Torque Sensors
- Full Body Immersion Hydrotherapy Baths Or Tanks
- Gait Belts For Rehabilitation Or Therapy
- Galvanic Or Faradic Stimulators
- Goniometers
- Grip Strengthener
- Infrared Lamps
- Knee Braces Or Hinged Knee Supports
- Laser Printers
- Lower Body Resistance Machines
- Lower Extremity Prosthetic Devices
- Mats Or Platforms For Rehabilitation Or Therapy
- Mechanical Stethoscopes Or Accessories
- Medical Hydrocollators Or Accessories
- Medical Software
- Mercury Blood Pressure Units
- Neuromuscular Stimulators Or Kits
- Notebook Computers
- Office Suite Software
- Ophthalmoscopes Or Otoscopes Or Scope Sets
- Orthopedic Traction Hardware Or Weights
- Orthopedic Traction Softgoods For General Use
- Orthotics Or Foot Care Products
- Parallel Bars For Rehabilitation Or Therapy
- Patient Care Beds Or Accessories For General Use
- Patient Care Beds Or Accessories For Specialty Care
- Patient Lifts Or Accessories
- Patient Shifting Boards Or Accessories
- Pedal Exercisers For Rehabilitation Or Therapy
- Pelvis Or Back Traction Supplies
- Personal Computers
- Personal Digital Assistant PDAs Or Organizers
- Pivotal Traction Therapy Supplies
- Powder Boards For Rehabilitation Or Therapy
- Project Management Software
- Pulleys Or Accessories For Rehabilitation Or Therapy
- Reachers For The Physically Challenged
- Reflex Hammers Or Mallets
- Resistive Exercise Bands Or Putty Or Tubing Or Accessories For Rehabilitation Or Therapy
- Rowing Machines
- Short Wave Diathermy Units
- Stair Climbers
- Therapeutic Balls Or Accessories
- Therapeutic Cryo Compression Therapy Systems
- Therapeutic Heating Or Cooling Pads Or Compresses Or Packs
- Therapeutic Paraffin Baths Or Accessories
- Training Stairs For Rehabilitation Or Therapy
- Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation Units
- Treadmill Exercisers For Rehabilitation Or Therapy
- Ultrasonic Therapy Apparatus Or Supplies
- Ultraviolet UV Lamps
- Upper Body Resistance Machines
- Upper Extremity Prosthetic Devices
- Vascular Or Compression Apparel Or Supports
- Vestibular Motion Devices For Rehabilitation Or Therapy
- Walkers Or Rollators
- Walking Braces
- Weight Machines For Rehabilitation Or Therapy
- Weights Or Sets Or Accessories For Rehabilitation Or Therapy
- Wheelchairs
- Word Processing Software
- Work Tables Or Stations Or Accessories For Rehabilitation Or Therapy
- Wrist Exercisers For Rehabilitation Or Therapy
| Common Work Conditions | |
|---|---|
| Physical Proximity |  |
| Face-To-Face Discussions | |
| Contact With Others | |
| Frequency Of Decision Making | |
| Freedom To Make Decisions | |
| Deal With External Customers | |
| Telephone | |
| Work With Work Group Or Team | |
| Structured Versus Unstructured Work | |
| Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | |
| Letters And Memos | |
| Impact Of Decisions On Co-Workers Or Company Results | |
| Exposed To Disease Or Infections | |
| Coordinate Or Lead Others | |
| Time Pressure | |
| Spend Time Standing | |
| Electronic Mail | |
| Importance Of Being Exact Or Accurate | |
| Responsible For Others' Health And Safety | |
| Consequence Of Error | |
| Deal With Unpleasant Or Angry People | |
| Frequency Of Conflict Situations | |
| Responsibility For Outcomes And Results | |
| Level Of Competition | |