A Physical Therapist is a licensed professional who evaluates, treats and prevents disability, injury, disease or health conditions by using physical, chemical, and mechanical means. They utilize goal directed activities, exercises, or techniques to maximize an individual's functional independence. They perform and interpret tests and measurements to assess pathophysiological, pathomechanical and developmental deficits of human systems to determine treatment and assist in diagnosis and prognosis. They provide supervision to certified Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA). Education: Have received an education, including completion of a master's degree or higher in physical therapy or dete