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       CODE: 076.121-014 Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): PHYSICAL THERAPIST (education; medical ser.) alternate titles: physiotherapist
Plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from
injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent
disability: Reviews physician's referral (prescription) and patient's condition and medical records
to determine physical therapy treatment required. Tests and measures patient's strength, motor
development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency,
and records findings to develop or revise treatment programs. Plans and prepares written treatment
program based on evaluation of patient data. Administers manual exercises to improve and maintain
function. Instructs, motivates, and assists patient to perform various physical activities, such as
nonmanual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities, and in use of
assistant and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses. Administers treatments
involving application of physical agents, using equipment, such as hydrotherapy tanks and whirlpool
baths, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines. Evaluates effects of
treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit. Administers massage,
applying knowledge of massage techniques and body physiology. Administers traction to relieve pain,
using traction equipment. Records treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enters
information into computer. Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at
home. Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommends modification to
ORTHOTIST (medical ser.) 078.261-018. Confers with physician and other practitioners to obtain
additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate physical
therapy treatment with other aspects of patient's health care. Orients, instructs, and directs work
activities of assistants, aides, and students. May plan and conduct lectures and training programs
on physical therapy and related topics for medical staff, students, and community groups. May plan
and develop physical therapy research programs and participate in conducting research. May write
technical articles and reports for publications. May teach physical therapy techniques and
procedures in educational institutions. May limit treatment to specific patient group or disability
or specialize in conducting physical therapy research. In facilities where assistants are also
employed, may primarily administer complex treatment, such as certain types of manual exercises and
functional training, and monitor administration of other treatments. May plan, direct, and
coordinate physical therapy program and be designated Director, Physical Therapy (medical ser.).
Must comply with state requirement for licensure.
GOE: 10.02.02 STRENGTH: M GED: R5 M4 L5 SVP: 7 DLU: 89
ONET CROSSWALK: 32308 Physical Therapists
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