Is being a rehabilitation medicine doctor a good fit for you?
Helps people regain body, mind and everyday function after injury or illness. Plans their rehabilitation.
What the work involves
- Records exam results, treatment plans and patients' outcomes.
- Examines patients to check movement, strength, communication and thinking.
- Develops full short-term and long-term recovery plans, including exercise, speech and occupational therapy, counselling, and education for patients and families.
- Assesses patients' pain, such as how strong it is, where it is and how long it lasts, using standard measures.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be curious and helping. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
- Achievement. Progress, recognition, ambitious goals.
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a rehabilitation medicine doctor is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.