Registered physical therapist vs clinical therapist

Differences between registered physical therapist and clinical therapist duties and responsibilities

Registered physical therapist example responsibilities.

• Manage rehabilitation department and coordinate the rehabilitation program to the facility.
• Excel in ability to customize/adapt conventional physical therapy techniques to meet the specific needs of patients.
• Place orders for appropriate assistive devices, orthotics and prosthetics as per patient need.
• Administer rehabilitation therapies, which improve patient's mobility and movement.
• Operate and supervise oscillating traction for patients depending on insurance qualification.
• Evaluate patients and work closely with other clinicians for determining need for and obtaining specialize equipment and/or orthotic devices.
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Clinical therapist example responsibilities.

• Provide clinical consultation to consumers and clients regarding manage care services and other benefits available to them through their EAP programs.
• Provide direct treatment services such as individual/group therapy and intervene in crisis situations when patients exhibit acute psychiatric symptoms.
• Direct patients to designate residential or supportive living options, community base placement/ treatment or other resources as necessary.
• Provide training for federal and public organizations regarding the psychological aspects of veterans having experience combat or military sexual trauma.
• Work closely with a license orthotist/prosthetist to obtain orthotics for children who require them.