Health Therapy Professionals diagnose and treat illnesses and provide therapeutic services for disabilities. Common duties include:
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examine and test patients to determine the nature of disease, disorder, illness or problem
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design and implement treatment plans to treat patients' problems
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give guidelines on exercise, dietary, lifestyle and hygiene, adaptive equipment and correctional aid
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record patients' medical histories such as past injuries, surgeries, general health and lifestyle
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assess and document patients' treatment response and progress
Most health therapy professionals are employed in Health Care and Social Assistance and full-time positions are usually available for this occupation.
Minimum requirements for Health Therapy Professionals lth therapy professionals include a bachelor’s degree, relevant experience and registration.