Career Overview Provide advanced nursing care for patients with acute conditions such as heart attacks, respiratory distress syndrome, or shock. May care for pre- and post-operative patients or perform advanced, invasive diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. Also Known As Cardiovascular ICU Nurse (Cardiovascular Intense Care Unit Nurse) Cardiovascular Surgery Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Cardiovascular Surgery ACNP) …
Career Overview Plan, organize, direct, or assess clinical and evidenced-based music therapy interventions to positively influence individuals' physical, psychological, cognitive, or behavioral status. Also Known As Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) LCAT (Licensed Creative Arts Therapist) Music Therapist Neurologic Music Therapist Alternate Job Titles Activity Therapist Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) Certified Music Therapist Community …
Career Overview Plan or conduct art therapy sessions or programs to improve clients' physical, cognitive, or emotional well-being. Also Known As Art Psychotherapist Art Therapist Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) Registered Art Therapist (ATR) Alternate Job Titles Art Psychotherapist Art Therapist Art Therapy Specialist Arts Therapist Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) Board Certified Arts Therapist …
Career Overview Assess, plan, or implement fitness programs that include exercise or physical activities such as those designed to improve cardiorespiratory function, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility. Also Known As Clinical Exercise Physiologist Exercise Physiologist Exercise Specialist Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant Alternate Job Titles Applied Exercise Physiologist Bariatric Weight Loss Counselor …
Career Overview Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment. Also Known As Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Respiratory Care Practitioner …
Career Overview Assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems. Also Known As Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist (Bilingual SLP) Speech and Language Specialist Speech Pathologist Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Alternate Job Titles Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist (Bilingual …
Career Overview Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures …
Career Overview Plan, direct, or coordinate medically-approved recreation programs for patients in hospitals, nursing homes, or other institutions. Activities include sports, trips, dramatics, social activities, and crafts. May assess a patient condition and recommend appropriate recreational activity. Also Known As Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) Recreation Therapist Recreational Therapist Rehabilitation Therapist Alternate Job Titles Activities …
Career Overview Provide therapy to patients with visual impairments to improve their functioning in daily life activities. May train patients in activities such as computer use, communication skills, or home management skills. Also Known As Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) Orientation and Mobility Specialist (O and M Specialist) Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (VRT) Visually Impaired …
Career Overview 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. Also Known As Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Home Care Physical Therapist (Home Care PT) Inpatient Physical Therapist (Inpatient PT) Pediatric Physical Therapist (Pediatric PT) Alternate Job …