Physiotherapist vs home care physical therapist

Differences between physiotherapist and home care physical therapist 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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Home care physical therapist example responsibilities.

• Demonstrate working knowledge of community mental health services identify in the Medicaid guidelines and attain contractual outcomes within designate time frames.
• Complete documentation and billing for Medicare and Medicaid base on federal and state laws.
• Deliver home-based physical therapy services to adult patients with general medical and orthopedic conditions.
• Show true sympathy and compassion for optimal results.
• Administer manual exercises, massage or traction to relieve pain, increase function and prevent deformity.
• Practice specialties with certifications in vestibular rehabilitation and fall prevention.
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