Clinical exercise physiologist vs kinesiotherapist

Differences between clinical exercise physiologist and kinesiotherapist duties and responsibilities

Clinical exercise physiologist example responsibilities.

• Interpret ECG test results and work with the cardiologist to diagnose specific cardiac conditions.
• Perform pulmonary function testing, ECG's, and BP monitoring.
• Assist physicians with ACLS/BLS procedures, chest tube insertions and catheter angiogramsite management.
• Utilize the components of the nursing process and the applications of nursing diagnosis in the client setting.
• Assess new-starts, monitor vitals, adjust workload intensities, and interpret EKG responses to varying exercise intensities.
• Trouble shooting device issues and arrhythmia problems, aiding the physician in adjusting treatment plans tailor to patient specific needs.
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Kinesiotherapist example responsibilities.

• Achieve high level of patients satisfaction due to sound clinical management, quality of care and compassion.
• Provide physical rehabilitation and health education for patients with various physical and mental disabilities.
• Supervise the on-campus fitness center for the residential mental health rehabilitation program.
• Perform evaluations and interventions to enhance strength, endurance, and mobility of veterans with impair movement or extensive deconditioning.
• Provide OT evaluations and documentation.
• Work as a member of a multidisciplinary team providing educationally relevant OT services.
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