Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Provider Healthcare Taxonomy Code 225500000X
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As of today, the following are the total number of Respiratory/Developmental/Rehabilitative Specialists/Technologists nationally, in your state, and near your location.
Medicare
The following are the total number of Respiratory/Developmental/Rehabilitative Specialists/Technologists 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 Respiratory/Developmental/Rehabilitative Specialists/Technologists do?
Respiratory, Developmental, and Rehabilitative Specialists/Technologists, primarily Respiratory Therapists (RTs), diagnose, treat, and manage patients with breathing disorders and cardiopulmonary conditions.
They perform diagnostic tests, provide respiratory treatments such as oxygen therapy and airway management, educate patients on managing their conditions, and operate specialized medical equipment, including ventilators.
Their work spans various settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and home care, serving patients from premature infants to older adults with chronic lung disease.
These specialists play a crucial role in ensuring optimal respiratory health for a diverse patient population, from birth through old age.
They combine technical skills with compassionate patient care to enhance the quality of life for individuals living with breathing difficulties.
Responsibilities
Patient Assessment & Diagnosis: Interviewing patients, performing physical exams, and conducting diagnostic tests like pulmonary function tests to evaluate lung capacity.
Treatment Administration: Delivering treatments such as aerosol medications, chest physiotherapy, and oxygen therapy.
Equipment Management: Operating and maintaining equipment like ventilators, artificial airways, and oxygen delivery systems.
Patient & Family Education: Teaching patients and their families how to use equipment, manage their medications, and adhere to treatment plans to improve self-care.
Emergency Response: Responding to respiratory emergencies, administering life-saving interventions, and providing critical care in intensive settings.
Collaboration: Working closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and adjust treatment plans for patients.
Specialized Care: Providing care for specific populations, such as neonatal-pediatric patients with breathing problems or patients in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation programs.
Environment
Hospitals: Including critical care units (ICUs) and pediatric wards.
Cardiopulmonary Diagnostic Labs: For specialized testing.
Rehabilitation Centers: For patients recovering from chronic respiratory conditions.
Home Health Agencies: Providing in-home care and equipment recommendations.
Long-Term Care Facilities: In skilled nursing homes and subacute centers.
Other Specialists/Technologists
Athletic Trainers
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2255A2300X
Athletic trainers are allied health care professionals who work in consultation with or under the direction of physicians and specialize in the prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses.
Currently, the entry-level employment requirements are a bachelor’s degree with a major in athletic training from an accredited university or college.
A majority of athletic trainers hold advanced degrees.
National board certification is generally required as a condition of state licensure and employment.
Most states regulate athletic trainers, and they practice within the scope of that license or regulation.
Clinical practice encompasses emergency care, rehabilitation, reconditioning, therapeutic exercise, wellness programs, exercise physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, and healthcare administration.
Blind Rehabilitation Specialist/Technologists
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2255R0406X
Blind Rehabilitation Specialists and Technologists help people with blindness or low vision live more independently by teaching skills, recommending adaptive technology, and providing training on its use.
They assess clients’ needs, create personalized rehabilitation plans, and provide instruction in areas like daily living, assistive technology, and orientation & mobility, empowering clients to navigate their world and improve their quality of life and employment outcomes.