Assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. They select alternative communication systems and teach their use. They perform research related to speech and language problems.

Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. They assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. They initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.

Plan, organize, or direct medically prescribed music therapy activities, designed to positively influence patients' psychological or behavioral status.

Plan or conduct art therapy sessions or programs to improve clients' physical, cognitive, or emotional well being.

Plan, direct, or coordinate medically approved recreation programs for patients in hospitals, nursing homes, or other institutions. Their activities include sports, trips, dramatics, social activities, and arts and crafts. They assess a patient condition and recommend appropriate recreational activity.

Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiologist according to established practices and standards. Their duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis. They act as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel. They prepare equipment and maintaining records, reports, and files. They assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.

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.

Provide therapy to patients with visual impairments to improve their functioning in daily life activities. They train patients in activities such as computer use, communication skills, or home management skills.

Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays.

Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.