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Types of Therapists

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PT

Physical therapists (PTs) provide therapy services to patients with diagnoses that limit their ability to function normally. PTs perform comprehensive evaluations that identify daily activity and sensory-motor deficits. With the results of those tests, PTs establish a treatment plan that consists of goals that are objective, functional, and measurable.

Physical therapists, at a minimum, are required to have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in Physical Therapy. PTs must also have a current license from the State of Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as a Physical Therapist.

ATC

The certified athletic trainer (ATC) works both on site at the clinic and at local high schools or athletic events. Under the supervision of a physician, the ATC carries out the practice of prevention, evaluation, and recognition of athletic injuries/illnesses, emergency first aid, physical reconditioning, counseling, and education of athletes who may incur such injuries or illnesses. ATCs also assist in the clinic with the participants of the (Wellness/Well-Life) Program.

These individuals hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Athletic Training. Certification by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification is required and they hold current CPR certification.

OT

Occupational therapists (OTs) provide therapy services to referred in-patients and outpatients with medical or psychological diagnosis that result in functional limitations. OTs use standardized and non-standardized tests to evaluate the patients level of skill and performance in daily living skills, as well as areas of: sensory-motor, cognitive and psychosocial. Once the problem(s) are identified, the OT formulates an individualized treatment plan by prioritizing and establishing goals that are objective, functional, and measurable.

Occupational therapists, at a minimum, are required to have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in Occupational Therapy. OTs must also have a current license from the State of Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as Occupational Therapist.

Exercise Physiologist

The exercise physiologist assists the physical therapy staff in providing therapeutic exercises to patients. They develop, revise, and enforce policies and procedures for the Kernan Well-Life Program by providing orientation, supervision, counsel, education, and motivation for Well-Life members.

This individual holds a Bachelor's degree with a background in exercise physiology or biomechanics and has experience with development of fitness programs in a rehabilitation setting.

This page was last updated on: October 17, 2007.

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