Typical Tasks
Clean work area and check and store equipment after treatment.
Communicate with or instruct caregivers or family members on patient therapeutic activities or treatment plans.
Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment.
Document patient information, such as notes on their progress.
Instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist patients as they practice exercises or functional activities.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Social
Working with people
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Dependability
Integrity
Cooperation
Self-Control
Concern for Others
Attention to Detail
What key skills are needed for this job?
Active Listening
Social Perceptiveness
Monitoring
Speaking
Active Learning
Reading Comprehension
Expected Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Common Activities
Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
