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Physical Therapists

Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

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Parachute skills

  1. Raise people's self-esteem - People (4.73)
  2. Heal, cure - People (4.73)
  3. Interview, draw out - People (4.55)
  4. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.54)
  5. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.54)
  6. Listen - People (4.25)
  7. Communicate well, in person - People (4.12)
  8. Use my intuition - Data (4.12)
  9. Use my brain - Data (4.12)
  10. Speak - People (4.12)
  11. Plan - Data (4.07)
  12. Pay attention to details - Data (4.07)
  13. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.89)
  14. Construct - Things (3.88)
  15. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (3.88)
  16. Study, observe - Data (3.79)
  17. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (3.76)
  18. Assess, evaluate, treat - People (3.76)
  19. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.75)
  20. Follow through, get things done - People (3.73)
  21. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.70)
  22. Coordinate - People (3.65)
  23. Imagine - Data (3.64)
  24. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.64)
  25. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.63)
  26. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.50)
  27. Organize, classify - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (4.25)
  2. Speaking (4.12)
  3. Reading Comprehension (4.00)
  4. Critical Thinking (3.88)
  5. Social Perceptiveness (3.75)
  6. Time Management (3.75)
  7. Writing (3.62)
  8. Monitoring (3.62)
  9. Coordination (3.62)
  10. Service Orientation (3.62)
  11. Judgment and Decision Making (3.62)
  1. Oral Comprehension (4.12)
  2. Oral Expression (4.12)
  3. Problem Sensitivity (4.12)
  4. Deductive Reasoning (4.12)
  5. Inductive Reasoning (4.00)
  6. Written Comprehension (3.88)
  7. Written Expression (3.75)
  8. Speech Clarity (3.75)
  9. Speech Recognition (3.62)
  10. Information Ordering (3.50)
  11. Category Flexibility (3.50)
  1. Concern for Others (4.54)
  2. Dependability (4.42)
  3. Integrity (4.38)
  4. Cooperation (4.35)
  5. Self Control (4.15)
  6. Attention to Detail (4.07)
  7. Analytical Thinking (4.06)
  8. Social Orientation (4.03)
  9. Independence (3.95)
  10. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.94)
  11. Innovation (3.89)
  12. Initiative (3.87)
  13. Stress Tolerance (3.79)
  14. Persistence (3.73)
  15. Leadership (3.63)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Assisting and Caring for Others (4.73)
  2. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.64)
  3. Documenting/Recording Information (4.59)
  4. Getting Information (4.55)
  5. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.32)
  6. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.29)
  7. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.21)
  8. Performing General Physical Activities (4.11)
  9. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.10)
  10. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (4.07)
  11. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (4.07)
  12. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.88)
  13. Handling and Moving Objects (3.88)
  14. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.79)
  15. Developing Objectives and Strategies (3.78)
  16. Analyzing Data or Information (3.76)
  17. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.76)
  18. Training and Teaching Others (3.70)
  19. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.70)
  20. Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (3.65)
  21. Thinking Creatively (3.64)
  22. Processing Information (3.63)
  23. Scheduling Work and Activities (3.57)
  1. Take Vital Signs (4.73)
  2. Administer Medications Or Treatments (4.73)
  3. Work With Persons With Mental Disabilities Or Illnesses (4.73)
  4. Fit Medical Supportive Devices (4.73)
  5. Position Patient For Therapy (4.73)
  6. Practice Preventive Procedures In Medical Therapy Setting (4.73)
  7. Encourage Patients To Participate In Activities (4.73)
  8. Document Medical Prognosis (4.59)
  9. Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Or Patients (4.55)
  10. Use Knowledge Of Medical Terminology (4.21)
  11. Use Clinical Problem Solving Techniques (4.21)
  12. Use Interpersonal Communication Techniques (4.21)
  13. Use Massage Therapy Procedures (4.21)
  14. Follow Dental Or Medical Office Procedures (4.21)
  15. Use Physical Therapy Techniques (4.21)
  16. Use Sanitation Practices In Health Care Settings (4.21)
  17. Identify Body Response Variations (4.10)
  18. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (4.10)
  19. Plan Therapy Treatment Program (4.07)
  20. Apply Traction (3.88)
  21. Construct Medical Supportive Devices (3.88)
  22. Use Physical Therapy Equipment Or Materials (3.88)
  23. Perform Safety Inspections In Health Care Setting (3.88)
  24. Observe Patient Condition (3.79)
  25. Analyze Medical Data (3.76)
  26. Analyze Patient Activity (3.76)
  27. Assess Therapy Needs Of Patients (3.76)
  28. Evaluate Patient Response To Therapy (3.76)
  29. Teach Medical Self Care (3.70)
  30. Direct And Coordinate Treatment Program Activities (3.65)
  31. Coordinate Patient Activities With Rehabilitation Team (3.65)