Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist
Taxonomy Code 225100000X

Classification: Physical Therapist

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Description

(1) Physical therapists are health care professionals who evaluate and treat people with health problems resulting from injury or disease. PT's assess joint motion, muscle strength and endurance, function of heart and lungs, and performance of activities required in daily living, among other responsibilities. Treatment includes therapeutic exercises, cardiovascular endurance training, and training in activities of daily living. (2) A physical therapist is a person qualified by an accredited program in physical therapy, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Physical therapists treat disease, injury, or loss of a bodily part by physical means, such as the application of light, heat, cold, water, electricity, massage and exercise. They develop treatment plans based upon each patient�s strengths, weaknesses, range of motion and ability to function. (3) A health professional who specializes in physical therapy- the health care field concerned primarily with the treatment of disorders with physical agents and methods, such as massage, manipulation, therapeutic exercises, cold, heat (including short-wave, microwave, and ultrasonic diathermy), hydrotherapy, electric stimulation and light to assist in rehabilitating patients and in restoring normal function after an illness or injury.

Notes

Source: (1) APTA Guidelines for Physical Therapy Claims Review, American Physical Therapy Association. (3) Lexikon: Dictionary of Health Care Terms, Organizations and Acronyms for the Era of Reform, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, Oakbrook Terrace, IL: 1994, p. 612

Additional Taxonomy Codes from Physical Therapist

• 2251C2600X Physical Therapist (Cardiopulmonary)
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• 2251E1200X Physical Therapist (Ergonomics)
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• 2251E1300X Physical Therapist (Electrophysiology, Clinical)
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• 2251G0304X Physical Therapist (Geriatrics)
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• 2251H1200X Physical Therapist (Hand)
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• 2251H1300X Physical Therapist (Human Factors)
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• 2251N0400X Physical Therapist (Neurology)
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• 2251P0200X Pediatrics Physical Therapist
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• 2251S0007X Physical Therapist (Sports)
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• 2251X0800X Physical Therapist (Orthopedic)
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