Updated: 3/20/2024
Graduate of the specialty 227 Physical therapy, ergotherapy is capable of performing the professional job specified in DK 003-2010 (change # 5) and may hold a relevant primary position:
2229.2 - Physical therapist
2229.2 - Ergotherapist;
Physical Rehabilitation Specialist is a person who has completed a full course in Physical Rehabilitation.
Physical Rehabilitators work as independent practitioners as well as in teams with other health professionals, following the ethical principles of the World Confederation of Physical Therapy (WCPT). They can lead the initial admission of patients, and patients / clients, in turn, can directly consult physical rehabilitation specialists without referral from other medical professionals. Physical rehabilitation specialists are leading experts in the restoration, correction and maintenance of motor functions. They have systematic knowledge in the field of motor activity of the person.
A specialist in physical rehabilitation is a well-established and legitimate profession, with particular professional aspects of clinical practice and education, determined by the diversity of social, economic, cultural and political conditions. But it is certainly a separate, self-sufficient profession. The first professional qualification obtained in any country is the successful completion of a training program, which grants the qualification of a specialist in physical rehabilitation, is granted the right to use the name of this profession and work as an independent specialist.
What does a specialist in physical rehabilitation do?
Physical rehabilitation specialists survey patients to identify motor dysfunctions and determine motor potential, develop and execute an individual physical rehabilitation plan in collaboration with other specialists (doctors, social workers, psychologists, teachers, trainers) and patients. Specialists in physical rehabilitation also carry out scientific, administrative, teaching and advisory activities.
Physical rehabilitation professionals have the appropriate qualifications to perform the following professional duties:
conducting a comprehensive examination / assessment / determination of the needs of an individual patient / client or the needs of a group of clients (using goniometry, Lovett doc test (36.5 Kb), ORRF).
diagnosis, prognosis and action plan
providing advice within their area of competence and determining when to patients / clients
other medical professionals should be consulted
implementation of an intervention / treatment program prepared by a specialist in physical rehabilitation
determining the expected outcomes of any intervention / treatment
providing recommendations for self-functioning
Clinical activity consists of rehabilitation examination, evaluation, determination of rehabilitation diagnosis, prognosis and rehabilitation intervention. The examination must precede any intervention. It is passed to all patients according to the medical diagnosis. Usually, the physical therapist's clinical activities cover all five components. Often, clinical activity is limited to performing only one (examination) or two, three, four other components, for example, conducting an examination (examination), evaluation, determination of rehabilitation diagnosis and prognosis, but without intervention. Clinical activity is carried out in medical and rehabilitation institutions and involves participation in the establishment of a rehabilitation diagnosis and the implementation of a rehabilitation program. It covers interventions during acute conditions, functional recovery, support for results, prevention of dysfunction. The patient is referred directly to the physical therapist by the attending physician. Directing contains a list of problems that are within the competence of the physical therapist. The extracurricular activities of a physical therapist include participation in research, training programs, counseling and administrative activities.