This pediatric SOAP note example is based on an actual pediatric Physical Therapy evaluation. Details have been edited to keep the identity of the patient confidential. This sample evaluation SOAP note may be useful for physical therapists, occupational therapists, or students who wish to see an example of a thorough pediatric evaluation in a rehabilitation […]
Day in the Life of an Occupational Therapist
This article shares a day in the life of an Occupational Therapist. Thought, like Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists can work in a variety of settings and specialize in multiple areas of rehabilitation. According to the AOTA website, occupational therapists work with people in clinic settings, community centers, rehabilitation hospitals, nursing homes, and even in home […]
Treating a Burn Patient in Outpatient or Home Health
Now that you’re familiar with how to create an individualized plan of care for the burn patient in acute or subacute rehab, it’s time to shift focus to outpatient and home health settings. The majority of burn survivors discharged from the acute burn center will eventually receive therapy services through home health and or an […]
A Day in The Life of a Physical Therapist
Today I’d like to share with you a typical day in the life of a Physical Therapist. Specifically, a PT who works in an outpatient clinic. There are quite a few career options for Physical Therapists. You can work in a hospital, an outpatient clinic, and even a school. I’ve worked as a PT in […]
TeleTherapy: How TeleHealth Is Used in Rehabilitation
What is TeleTherapy? TeleTherapy is defined as the use of telecommunication technology to provide professional clinical services at a distance by connecting the clinician to a client or patient for evaluation, treatment, or consultation. TeleTherapy is a subset of an wider term: TeleHealth. Many insurance companies offer a “Call a Doctor” or “Call a Nurse” […]