Physical therapist technician vs in home therapist

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

Physical therapist technician example responsibilities.

• Demonstrate working knowledge of community mental health services identify in the Medicaid guidelines and attain contractual outcomes within designate time frames.
• Order supplies for patients needs such as braces, wheelchairs, and walkers.
• Administer traction to relieve cervical and lumbar pain, using intermittent and static traction equipment.
• Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices, such as crutches.
• Provide a variety of modalities to therapy patients including: cryotherapy, thermotherapy, ultrasound, electrical stem.
• Instruct patients as to proper exercise techniques and monitor during sessions to ensure safety and facilitate efficient rehabilitation.
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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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