Home health physical therapist assistant vs occupational therapy assistant

Differences between home health physical therapist assistant and occupational therapy assistant duties and responsibilities

Home health physical therapist assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage a diverse caseload including, but not limit to CVA's, cardiac care, Alzheimer's and sub acute orthopedics
• Help oversee patient exercises and therapeutic mechanical traction.
• Develop a positive relationship with client through constant companionship and therapeutic walking.
• Revoke basic physical activity in many depress clients by providing high quality companionship and exercise assistance.
• Practice specialized post-orthopedic surgery recovery and rehabilitation.
• Provide care to Alzheimer patient, ensuring the proper administration of prescriptions and physician care instructions.
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Occupational therapy assistant example responsibilities.

• Order patient equipment as well as developing and fabricating inexpensive adaptive equipment for patients to use.
• Educate patients and family members on the importance of using adaptive equipment and following proper safety precautions.
• Provide all occupational therapy services to facility patients, including charting their progress, developing and maintaining treatment plans.
• Assist in rebuilding the therapy department in an inner city SNF.
• Perform therapy to patients with hip replacements, knee replacements, CVA, and multiple disorders.
• Help patients adapt to the use of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic/orthotic devices.
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