Physiotherapist vs pediatric physical therapist

Differences between physiotherapist and pediatric 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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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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