Physical Therapist Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2251G0304X
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As of today, the following are the total number of Geriatric Physical Therapists nationally, in your state, and near your location.
Medicare
The following are the total number of Geriatric Physical Therapists who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
Alaska – Alabama – Armed Forces Pacific – Arkansas – American Samoa – Arizona – California – Colorado – Connecticut – District of Columbia – Delaware – Florida – Federated States of Micronesia – Georgia – Guam – Hawaii – Iowa – Idaho – Illinois – Indiana – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Massachusetts – Maryland – Maine – Marshall Islands – Michigan – Minnesota – Missouri – Northern Mariana Islands – Mississippi – Montana – North Carolina – North Dakota – Nebraska – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – Nevada – New York – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Puerto Rico – Palau – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Virginia – Virgin Islands – Vermont – Washington – Wisconsin – West Virginia – Wyoming
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What do Geriatric Physical Therapists do?
Geriatric physical therapists help older adults enhance their mobility, balance, strength, and endurance to increase independence and improve their quality of life, focusing on conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis, falls, and post-surgical recovery.
They achieve this through a combination of manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, personalized treatment plans, assistive device training, and education on home safety and injury prevention.
Responsibilities
Improve Mobility: Increase flexibility and range of motion to make daily activities easier and safer.
Enhance Balance and Coordination: Design balance-training exercises to lower the risk of falls, a common concern for seniors.
Strengthen Muscles: Prescribe targeted exercises to improve muscle strength and endurance.
Manage Pain: Utilize techniques like manual therapy and gentle stretches to alleviate chronic pain associated with conditions like arthritis.
Prevent Falls: Teach safe movement strategies and offer guidance on home modifications to reduce hazards.
Promote Independence: Empower seniors to perform daily tasks and activities they enjoy without assistance.
Manage Chronic Conditions: Assist individuals in managing conditions associated with aging, including osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s disease, and stroke.
Assist with Recovery: Aid in recovery from surgeries, such as joint replacements.
Common Treatment Approaches
Manual Therapy: Hands-on techniques, including massage and joint/soft tissue manipulation, to decrease pain and improve mobility.
Therapeutic Exercise: Personalized routines focusing on strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination.
Gait Training: Teaching proper walking and standing techniques to improve mobility and reduce fall risk.
Assistive Devices: Guidance on using devices like walkers, canes, and braces to improve mobility and safety.
Education: Providing patients with techniques for performing daily tasks safely and preventing injuries.
Specialty Physical Therapist
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.
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, which includes 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 the worker with job-related symptoms or participation restrictions, and provides individual, group, or population-level evaluation, intervention, and consulting to enhance worker performance.
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 utilize their expertise to optimize the design of systems, 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 Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in human anatomy and physiology, movement science, pathology/pathophysiology, pain science, medical and surgical considerations, orthopaedic 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.