Physical Therapists

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Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers Healthcare Taxonomy Code 225100000X

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As of today, these are the total numbers of Physical Therapists nationwide and excluded from federally funded healthcare programs, such as Medicaid, TRICARE, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

What do Physical Therapists do?

Physical therapists (PTs) are licensed healthcare professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages—from newborns to the very oldest—who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their ability to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives.

PTs examine each individual and develop a plan using treatment techniques to promote mobility, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability.

In addition, PTs work with individuals to prevent mobility loss before it occurs by developing fitness- and wellness-oriented programs to promote healthier, more active lifestyles.

1. Diagnose and manage movement dysfunction and enhance physical and functional abilities.

2. Restore, maintain, and promote not only optimal physical function but optimal wellness and fitness and optimal quality of life as it relates to movement and health.

3. Prevent the onset, symptoms, and progression of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities that may result from diseases, disorders, conditions, or injuries.

4. Treat conditions of the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and/or integumentary systems.

5. Address the adverse effects attributable to unique personal and environmental factors as they relate to human performance.

6.PTs provide care for people in a variety of settings, including hospitals, private practices, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, schools, sports and fitness facilities, work settings, and nursing homes.

State licensure is required in each state in which a PT practices.

Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2251C2600X

A licensed physical therapist, including, but not limited to, an individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physical Therapy, who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in cardiovascular and pulmonary anatomy and physiology, medicine, rehabilitation, critical care, and emergency and trauma care.

Clinical Electrophysiology Physical Therapists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2251E1300X

A licensed physical therapist, including but not limited to an individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Clinical Electrophysiologic Physical Therapy, who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in electrophysiologic examinations and evaluations and encompasses both the professional and technical components of the observation, recording, analysis, and interpretation of bioelectric muscle and nerve potentials, detected by means of surface or needle electrodes, for the purpose of evaluating the integrity of the neuromuscular system.

Electrophysiologic evaluations include, but are not limited to, electrodiagnostic testing such as clinical needle electromyography, motor and sensory nerve conduction studies, and other evoked potential procedures.

Ergonomics Physical Therapists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2251E1200X

A licensed physical therapist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skills pertaining to the workplace, occupational demands, prevention of work-related injury, management of workers with job-related symptoms or participation restrictions, and who provides individual, group, or population-level evaluation, intervention, and consulting to enhance worker performance.

Geriatric Physical Therapists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2251G0304X

A licensed physical therapist, including but not limited to an individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy, who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in the comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment and evidence-based management of movement in aging adults.

This includes, but is not limited to, specialized knowledge of and consideration for age-related changes and pathological manifestations across all systems, as well as cognition and mental health, polypharmacy, fall risk mitigation, bone health, healthy and active aging, and socioeconomic and health policy issues affecting aging adults.

The geriatric physical therapist is an integral part of the interdisciplinary geriatric team, serving as an advocate for the highest level of well-being for older adults.

Hand Physical Therapists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2251H1200X

Hand physical therapists are certified occupational therapists (OTs) or physical therapists (PTs) with specialized training in the anatomy and function of the upper extremities. 

They treat injuries and conditions affecting the fingers, hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders using manual therapy, custom orthotics (splints), exercise programs, and pain/swelling management to restore function, strength, and range of motion, helping patients return to their daily activities and work.  

Human Factors Physical Therapists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2251H1300X

Human Factors/Ergonomics (HFE) professionals leverage their expertise to optimize system design, thereby improving user performance and well-being.

This can include applications in healthcare, such as enhancing patient safety and caregiver support. 

Physical Therapists, on the other hand, are healthcare providers who focus on improving and restoring movement for patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities.  

Neurology Physical Therapists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2251N0400X

A licensed physical therapist, including but not limited to an individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy, who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, including knowledge of central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems in populations with and without neurologic conditions; motor control and movement sciences in populations with and without neurologic conditions; behavioral sciences, including psychology and neuropsychology, and psychiatry; and medical management and pharmacology.

Orthopedic Physical Therapists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2251X0800X

A licensed physical therapist, including but not limited to an individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy, who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in human anatomy and physiology, movement science, pathology/pathophysiology, pain science, medical and surgical considerations, orthopedic physical therapy theory and practice, and critical inquiry for evidence-based practice.

Pediatric Physical Therapists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2251P0200X

A licensed physical therapist, including but not limited to an individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy, who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in anatomy, histology, including embryonic development, genetics, biomechanics, neurological function, neuroscience, and pathology, behavioral sciences, and understanding of diseases or conditions that necessitate physical therapy care, that affect systems that in turn necessitate physical therapy care (comorbidities), and that influence the type of intervention that can be given.

Sports Physical Therapists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2251S0007X

A licensed physical therapist, including but not limited to an individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy, who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in human anatomy and physiology, movement science, pathology and pathophysiology, medical and surgical intervention, and health and wellness, as well as rehabilitation/return to sports, management of acute injury/illness, medical and surgical consideration, injury prevention, and sports performance enhancement.

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