Pediatric physical therapist vs out-patient therapist

Differences between pediatric physical therapist and out-patient 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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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.