Kinesiologists

Kinesiologists who are employed in hospitals and clinics usually work a typical 40-hour workweek, with hours somewhere between 8:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Some may work evenings and weekends instead in order to accommodate their clients' schedules. Because of the long-range, rehabilitative nature of the work, most kinesiologists work a set schedule and generally don't have to be available for emergency situations.

The number of patients the therapist works with usually depends on the size and function of the facility. When leading a rehabilitation group, the kinesiologist may work with three to five patients at a time, helping them work on their own and as part of a team. Therapists may see their patients in hospitals and other health centers, or they may visit patients in their homes, or arrange for rehabilitative outings. Their clients may be confined to beds, chairs, or wheelchairs. Exercises are often performed in pools or on ramps, stairways, or exercise tables.