Kinesiologist vs clinical therapist

Differences between kinesiologist and clinical therapist duties and responsibilities

Kinesiologist example responsibilities.

• Achieve high level of patients satisfaction due to sound clinical management, quality of care and compassion.
• Assist patient with training on DME's design for their protocols.
• Perform evaluations and interventions to enhance strength, endurance, and mobility of veterans with impair movement or extensive deconditioning.
• Employ at an out-patient orthopedic clinic with primary goal for patient return to work, ADL, or sports/recreation activities.

Clinical therapist example responsibilities.

• Provide clinical consultation to consumers and clients regarding manage care services and other benefits available to them through their EAP programs.
• Provide direct treatment services such as individual/group therapy and intervene in crisis situations when patients exhibit acute psychiatric symptoms.
• Direct patients to designate residential or supportive living options, community base placement/ treatment or other resources as necessary.
• Provide training for federal and public organizations regarding the psychological aspects of veterans having experience combat or military sexual trauma.
• Work closely with a license orthotist/prosthetist to obtain orthotics for children who require them.