| Job Title |
Physiatrist |
| Job Description |
Specializes In Clinical And Diagnostic Use Of Physical Agents
And Exercises To Provide Physiotherapy For Physical, Mental,
And Occupational Rehabilitation Of Patients: Examines Patient,
Utilizing Electrodiagnosis And Other Diagnostic Procedures To
Determine Need For And Extent Of Therapy. Prescribes And
Administers Treatment, Using Therapeutic Methods And Procedures,
Such As Light Therapy, Diathermy, Hydrotherapy, Iontophoresis,
And Cryotherapy. Instructs Physical Therapist (medical Ser.)
076.121-014 And Other Personnel In Nature And Duration Or Dosage
Of Treatment, And Determines That Treatments Are Administered
As Specified. Prescribes Exercises Designed To Develop
Functions Of Specific Anatomical Parts Or Specific Muscle
Groups. Recommends Occupational Therapy Activities For Patients
With Extended Convalescent Periods And For Those Whose
Disability Requires Change Of Occupation.
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