Orthopedic physical therapist vs out-patient therapist

Differences between orthopedic physical therapist and out-patient 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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Out-patient therapist example responsibilities.

• Create and lead PTSD group for women, depression and stress management groups for men and women.
• Complete prior authorizations for Medicaid, and continuous reviews.
• Set up Medicaid transportation for both the Charlotte and Gastonia offices.
• Maintain and utilize community wide resources to facilitate and support increase self-sufficiency and long term stabilization of patients receiving services.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of medical professionals to provide outpatient services to those seeking rehabilitation in an ambulatory care center.
• Work closely with a license orthotist/prosthetist to obtain orthotics for children who require them.