health care provider role physical therapist role A health care provider role borne by a human being and, if realized, is realized by providing assessment and treatment to remediate impairments or promote mobility, function, and quality of by interventions that use mechanical force and movements. A healthcare professional who specializes in providing assessment and treatment to remediate impairments or promote mobility, function, and quality of life by interventions that use mechanical force, movements, massage, or electrical stimulation. Mathias Brochhausen