Orthopedic physical therapist vs home care physical therapist

Differences between orthopedic physical therapist and home care physical therapist duties and responsibilities

Orthopedic 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.
• Restore functional mobility for patients and prevent or lessen disabilities following disease or injury.
• Provide physical therapy services to a vast patient base, including individuals with physical impairments requiring use of specialize adaptive equipment.
• Supervise PTAs and therapy techs daily in the administration of therapeutic interventions and patient care.
• Develop and implement an activity checklist for post-operative patients to reduce incidence rate of pneumonia.
• Supervise treatment conduct by physical therapist assistants and delegate appropriate tasks to rehabilitation technicians on a daily basis.
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Home care 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.
• Complete documentation and billing for Medicare and Medicaid base on federal and state laws.
• Deliver home-based physical therapy services to adult patients with general medical and orthopedic conditions.
• Show true sympathy and compassion for optimal results.
• Administer manual exercises, massage or traction to relieve pain, increase function and prevent deformity.
• Practice specialties with certifications in vestibular rehabilitation and fall prevention.
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