Registered physical therapist vs milieu therapist

Differences between registered physical therapist and milieu 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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Milieu therapist example responsibilities.

• Lead parent shadowing training and meal educations, facilitate family visitations and provide crisis management and safety planning for at-risk patients.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of community mental health services identify in the Medicaid guidelines and attain contractual outcomes within designate time frames.
• Participate in and frequently run DBT base programs and meetings.
• Provide assistance with ADL's (shower, hygiene, assistance with eating).
• Provide group therapy using different modalities: art therapy, DBT skills, process.
• Use quick problem-solving and refine interpersonal communication to provide direct, trauma-inform care for pediatric patients on an acute psychiatric unit.
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