Pediatric physical therapist vs in home therapist

Differences between pediatric physical therapist and in home therapist duties and responsibilities

Pediatric physical therapist example responsibilities.

• Achieve high level of patients satisfaction due to sound clinical management, quality of care and compassion.
• Experience in administering modalities including: NMES, IFC, iontophoresis, ultrasound, and cervical traction.
• Evaluate and write letters of necessity to obtain adaptive equipment including: mobility devices, adaptive seating device and positioning devices.
• Start OT career at Eisenhower as regular staff OTR; continue to work often as long-term/temporary OTR.
• Evaluate patients in medical and surgical ICU and provide ROM and ambulation exercises and prepare them for the discharge.
• Educate patients on performing daily living activities and the use of supportive equipment such as crutches, wheelchairs and canes.
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In home therapist example responsibilities.

• Create and lead PTSD group for women, depression and stress management groups for men and women.
• Provide therapy to adolescents and families with co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders from diverse backgrounds in a rehabilitation setting.
• Co-Coordinate family therapy program for adolescents in therapeutic community (TC) /residential drug rehabilitation facility.
• Apply behavioral analysis instruction for a student with autism concentrating on communication, socialization, self-help skills and community skills.
• Collaborate with DCF and other community providers.
• Conduct MST family assessments which identify and engage caregivers and outside family support systems in intensive home base therapy.
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