Physiotherapist vs doctor

Differences between physiotherapist and doctor duties and responsibilities

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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Doctor example responsibilities.

• Manage conditions including diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, hypothyroidism, asthma, and GERD.
• Develop personalize treatment plans, rehabilitation plans, exercise plans, report of findings, nutritional plans and narrative reports.
• Perform patient x-rays, provide MRI consultations.
• Perform x-rays of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine.
• Hire, train, educate and monitor staff in HIPPA policies and procedures.
• Create, update, and maintain confidential patient EHRs in compliance with all HIPAA laws and regulations.
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