Chief physical therapist vs registered physical therapist

Differences between chief physical therapist and registered physical therapist duties and responsibilities

Chief physical therapist example responsibilities.

• Demonstrate working knowledge of community mental health services identify in the Medicaid guidelines and attain contractual outcomes within designate time frames.
• Request appropriate casts, splints, and or braces.
• Evaluate, develop, administer and supervise the treatment of orthopedic patients.
• Provide regular free seminars to the primary caregivers of pediatric patients with physical disabilities.
• Design and implement rehabilitation department component of CIS for physician order entry and outpatient scheduling.
• Attend Medicare seminars pertaining to rehabilitation services to gain understanding of regulatory, documentation, and billing requirements.
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Registered physical therapist example responsibilities.

• Manage rehabilitation department and coordinate the rehabilitation program to the facility.
• Excel in ability to customize/adapt conventional physical therapy techniques to meet the specific needs of patients.
• Place orders for appropriate assistive devices, orthotics and prosthetics as per patient need.
• Administer rehabilitation therapies, which improve patient's mobility and movement.
• Operate and supervise oscillating traction for patients depending on insurance qualification.
• Evaluate patients and work closely with other clinicians for determining need for and obtaining specialize equipment and/or orthotic devices.
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