Exercise physiologist vs physiotherapy assistant

Differences between exercise physiologist and physiotherapy assistant duties and responsibilities

Exercise physiologist example responsibilities.

• Manage overall time off processing and reporting as it relates to FMLA and disability programs.
• Evaluate acutely-ill cardiac patients after cardiovascular events/procedures for their physician-ordered cardiac rehabilitation.
• Keep current certifications in BLS and ACLS as well as attending advance ECG courses.
• Deliver key contributions to development of written materials bolstering diabetes prevention program for patients and other MTF s/practitioners.
• Instruct adult and infant CPR classes.
• Perform risk assessments on individuals with coronary artery disease and COPD patients.
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Physiotherapy assistant example responsibilities.

• Perform ultrasound massage on patients and effectively manage pain level of patient using heat therapy.
• Perform ultrasound, interferential currents, and laser therapies on patients with injuries.
• Train patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices, such as crutches.
• Assist in the implementation of rehabilitation program
• Educate, supervise, and preform rehabilitation and physical therapy exercises.
• Perform after care sterilization, while recording progress of microscopic pathogens including cleaning and sterilizing wind care and rehabilitating equipment.
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