Registered physical therapist vs lead therapist

Differences between registered physical therapist and lead 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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Lead therapist example responsibilities.

• Help manage meetings in IEP settings with school staff and other therapy providers.
• Help am individuals with autism learn to communicate and manage undesire behavior.
• Train line therapists on implementing treatment plans; using apply behavior analysis (ABA) techniques and procedures.
• Provide in-home behavior treatment program employing apply behavior analysis techniques working with children diagnose with autism.
• Collaborate with regular education teachers assign to ABA students.
• Develop and organize individualize vision therapy programs for all patients and assist other therapist on their patient developmental programs.
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