Physical Therapists

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Healthcare Profession
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Physiotherapists
gptkbp:canPrescribeAssistiveDevices Yes
gptkbp:canSupervise gptkb:Physical_Therapist_Assistants
gptkb:Physical_Therapy_Aides
gptkbp:collaboratesWith gptkb:Occupational_Therapists
gptkb:Speech_Therapists
gptkb:Nurses
gptkb:Social_Workers
Physicians
gptkbp:commonIn gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Canada
gptkb:India
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:degree gptkb:Doctor_of_Physical_Therapy_(DPT)
gptkbp:field Physical Therapy
gptkbp:focusesOn Improving Function
Pain Reduction
Preventing Disability
Restoring Mobility
gptkbp:gender Majority Female (US)
gptkbp:hasWorkedWith gptkb:Rehabilitation_Centers
gptkb:Private_Practice
Hospitals
Clinics
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Physical Therapists
gptkbp:jobOutlook Faster than average (US)
gptkbp:license Yes
gptkbp:medianSalary $95,620 (US, 2021)
gptkbp:originatedIn Early 20th Century
gptkbp:professionalOrganization gptkb:World_Confederation_for_Physical_Therapy
gptkb:American_Physical_Therapy_Association
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:State_Licensing_Boards_(US)
gptkbp:requiresContinuingEducation Yes
gptkbp:specializesIn gptkb:Pediatrics
Sports
Neurology
Orthopedics
Geriatrics
Cardiopulmonary
gptkbp:treatment Sports Injuries
Cardiopulmonary Disorders
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Neurological Disorders
Post-surgical Patients
gptkbp:uses Electrotherapy
Exercise Therapy
Manual Therapy
Education and Advice
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Balance_Boards
gptkb:Geriatrics_Department
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7