Registered physical therapist vs per diem physical therapist

Differences between registered physical therapist and per diem physical 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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Per diem physical therapist example responsibilities.

• Achieve high level of patients satisfaction due to sound clinical management, quality of care and compassion.
• Help patients adapt to the use of braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic/orthotic devices as needed.
• Assist patients to adapt to the use of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic/orthotic devises.
• Provide patient care in a SNF setting with the primary emphasis on transitioning patients from hospital to home.
• Provide assessments and documentation for adaptive equipment.
• Supervise PTAs and physical therapy aides in direct patient-relate activities.
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