Per diem physical therapist vs physiotherapist

Differences between per diem physical therapist and physiotherapist duties and responsibilities

Per diem physical therapist example responsibilities.

• Achieve high level of patients satisfaction due to sound clinical management, quality of care and compassion.
• Help patients adapt to the use of braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic/orthotic devices as needed.
• Assist patients to adapt to the use of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic/orthotic devises.
• Provide patient care in a SNF setting with the primary emphasis on transitioning patients from hospital to home.
• Provide assessments and documentation for adaptive equipment.
• Supervise PTAs and physical therapy aides in direct patient-relate activities.
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Physiotherapist example responsibilities.

• Assess needs for specialize equipment, orthotics, and wheelchairs as well as possible interventions to manage spasticity and joint contractures.
• Provide first-aid, physical therapy treatment and complete rehabilitation for injure players.
• Provide support for rehabilitation services department, assisting therapy staff members when necessary.
• Facilitate psychological adjustment of patients with extensive/grossly deforming injuries through counseling, pleasant mannerisms and use of good humor.
• Work with patients having different conditions on a daily basis by administering physician prescribe treatments including exercise regimens, muscle stretching/relaxations.
• Enhance skills of differential diagnosis with an OCS CI.
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