Which of the following is a role of a physical therapist?

• A. Software engineer
• B. Chef
• C. Patient-client manager
• D. Medical coder

Answer: (C)

Physical therapists focus on restoring movement and function, which means they assess patients’ movement limitations, design and carry out targeted treatment plans, and monitor progress over time. A central part of this role is coordinating care and communicating with patients—setting goals with the patient, explaining exercises, and ensuring continuity of care with other health professionals. That combination of guiding rehabilitation and serving as the primary point of contact for the patient aligns with the idea of a patient-client manager, making it the best choice. The other options aren’t aligned with physical therapy: software engineers develop software, chefs cook, and medical coders handle coding for records and billing.