artemkoverchik/large_taxonomies_dataset huggingface dataset:
Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner (taxonomy code 363LX0106X)
Group: Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Classification: Nurse Practitioner
Specialization: Occupational Health
Definition: Definition to come...
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (taxonomy code 363LP0200X)
Group: Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Classification: Nurse Practitioner
Specialization: Pediatrics
Definition: Definition to come...
Critical Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (taxonomy code 363LP0222X)
Group: Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Classification: Nurse Practitioner
Specialization: Pediatrics, Critical Care
Definition: Definition to come...
Perinatal Nurse Practitioner (taxonomy code 363LP1700X)
Group: Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Classification: Nurse Practitioner
Specialization: Perinatal
Definition: Definition to come...
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (taxonomy code 363LP2300X)
Group: Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Classification: Nurse Practitioner
Specialization: Primary Care
Definition: Definition to come...
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (taxonomy code 363LP0808X)
Group: Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Classification: Nurse Practitioner
Specialization: Psychiatric/Mental Health
Definition: Definition to come...
School Nurse Practitioner (taxonomy code 363LS0200X)
Group: Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Classification: Nurse Practitioner
Specialization: School
Definition: Definition to come...
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (taxonomy code 363LW0102X)
Group: Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Classification: Nurse Practitioner
Specialization: Women's Health
Definition: Definition to come...
Physician Assistant (taxonomy code 363A00000X)
Group: Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Classification: Physician Assistant
Definition: A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Medical Physician Assistant (taxonomy code 363AM0700X)
Group: Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Classification: Physician Assistant
Specialization: Medical
Definition: Definition to come...
Surgical Physician Assistant (taxonomy code 363AS0400X)
Group: Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Classification: Physician Assistant
Specialization: Surgical
Definition: Definition to come...
Podiatric Assistant (taxonomy code 211D00000X)
Group: Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Classification: Assistant, Podiatric
Definition: An individual who assists a podiatrist in tasks, such as exposing and developing x-rays; taking and recording patient histories; assisting in biomechanical evaluations and negative castings; preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment; providing the patient with postoperative instructions; applying surgical dressings; preparing the patient for treatment, padding, and strapping; and performing routine office procedures.
Podiatrist (taxonomy code 213E00000X)
Group: Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Classification: Podiatrist
Definition: A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (taxonomy code 213ES0103X)
Group: Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Classification: Podiatrist
Specialization: Foot & Ankle Surgery
Definition: Definition to come...
Foot Surgery Podiatrist (taxonomy code 213ES0131X)
Group: Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Classification: Podiatrist
Specialization: Foot Surgery
Definition: Definition to come...
Deactivated - Podiatrist (taxonomy code 213EG0000X)
Group: Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Classification: Podiatrist
Specialization: General Practice
Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist (taxonomy code 213EP1101X)
Group: Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Classification: Podiatrist
Specialization: Primary Podiatric Medicine
Definition: Definition to come...
Public Medicine Podiatrist (taxonomy code 213EP0504X)
Group: Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Classification: Podiatrist
Specialization: Public Medicine
Definition: Definition to come...
Radiology Podiatrist (taxonomy code 213ER0200X)
Group: Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Classification: Podiatrist
Specialization: Radiology
Definition: Definition to come...
Sports Medicine Podiatrist (taxonomy code 213ES0000X)
Group: Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Classification: Podiatrist
Specialization: Sports Medicine
Definition: Definition to come...
Anaplastologist (taxonomy code 229N00000X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Anaplastologist
Definition: An anaplastologist is a professional who creates prostheses for the face and body.  Patients treated include those missing anatomy due to cancer, traumatic injury, or birth differences.  Generally, there are no state licensing requirements for anaplastologists.  Certification specific to anaplastology is provided through the Board for Certified Clinical Anaplastology (BCCA) with a credential title of Certified Clinical Anaplastologist (CCA).
Art Therapist (taxonomy code 221700000X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Art Therapist
Definition: (1) An individual who uses art to achieve the therapeutic goals of symptom relief, emotional integration, and recovery from or adjustment to illness or disability. (2) An art therapist uses a form of treatment that enables patients with mental or physical disabilities to use art as a way of expressing and dealing with feelings and inner conflicts. (3) An individual who uses arts modalities and creative processes during intentional intervention in therapeutic, rehabilitative, community, or educational settings to foster health, communication, and expression; promote the integration of physical, emotional, cognitive, and social functioning; enhance self-awareness; and facilitate change.
Clinical Exercise Physiologist (taxonomy code 224Y00000X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Definition: A Clinical Exercise Physiologist is a health care professional who is trained to work with patients with chronic disease where exercise training has been shown to be of therapeutic benefit, including but not limited to cardiovascular and pulmonary disease, and metabolic disorders.
Dance Therapist (taxonomy code 225600000X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Dance Therapist
Definition: The dance therapist, sometimes called a movement therapist, focuses on rhythmic body movements as a medium of physical and psychological change. Dance therapy is practiced more often with mental health patients than with physically disabled patients. A master's degree is required by the American Dance Therapy Association to award the credentials Dance Therapist Registered (DTR).
Developmental Therapist (taxonomy code 222Q00000X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Developmental Therapist
Definition: A Developmental Therapist is a person qualified by completion of an approved program in Developmental Therapy and where applicable credentialed by the state and practicing within the scope of the credential, or credentialed by completion of education experiences as approved by the state and practicing within the scope of that credential or, where state credentialing does not exist, certified by the Board of the Developmental Therapy Association. A developmental therapist evaluates children's global development in order to identify areas of developmental delay whether arising from physiological, neurological, or environmental factors, or a combination of factors; and designs, implements, and modifies therapeutic interventions for the child and the family to promote the child's acquisition of skills in a variety of developmental areas, including cognitive processes and social interaction in order to maximize functional independence and developmental homeostasis, and improve the quality of life at home and in the community; and provides consultation for the parents and other professionals working with the family on global development.
Kinesiotherapist (taxonomy code 226300000X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Kinesiotherapist
Definition: A provider trained and educated in the applied science of medically prescribed therapeutic exercise, education and adapted physical activities designed to improve the quality of line and health of adults and children by developing physical fitness, increasing mobility and independence, and improving psychosocial behavior. The kinesiotherapist seeks a coach-player relationship in which he/she helps the patient/client reach the goal of becoming an independent, self-sustaining person. Kinesiotherapists, as compared with physical therapists, put more emphasis on geriatric care, reconditioning and fitness, and psychiatric care. A large percentage of kinesiotherapists practice in Veterans Administration hospitals.
Massage Therapist (taxonomy code 225700000X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Massage Therapist
Definition: An individual trained in the manipulation of tissues (as by rubbing, stroking, kneading, or tapping) with the hand or an instrument for remedial or hygienic purposes.
Mastectomy Fitter (taxonomy code 224900000X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Mastectomy Fitter
Definition: An individual trained in the fitting and adjusting of breast prostheses and management of post-mastectomy prostheses services.
Music Therapist (taxonomy code 225A00000X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Music Therapist
Definition: Music therapists use music interventions to assess clients' strengths and needs, develop goals, implement services, and evaluate and document progress for individuals of all ages.  Music therapists facilitate changes in physical, cognitive, emotional, and/or psychosocial health.
Occupational Therapist (taxonomy code 225X00000X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Occupational Therapist
Definition: An occupational therapist is a person who has graduated from an entry-level occupational therapy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) or predecessor organizations, or approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT), or an equivalent international occupational therapy education program; has successfully completed a period of supervised fieldwork experience required by the occupational therapy program; has passed a nationally recognized entry-level examination for occupational therapists, and fulfills state requirements for licensure, certification, or registration. An occupational therapist provides interventions based on evaluation and which emphasize the therapeutic use of everyday life activities (i.e., occupations) with individuals or groups for the purpose of facilitating participation in roles and situations and in home, school, workplace, community and other settings. Occupational therapy services are provided for the purpose of promoting health and wellness and are provided to those who have or are at risk for developing an illness, injury, disease, disorder, condition, impairment, disability, activity limitation, or participation restriction. Occupational therapists address the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, sensory, and other aspects of occupational performance in a variety of contexts to support engagement in everyday life activities that affect health, well-being, and quality of life.
Driving and Community Mobility Occupational Therapist (taxonomy code 225XR0403X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Occupational Therapist
Specialization: Driving and Community Mobility
Definition: Occupational therapists can optimize and prolong an older driver's ability to drive safely and ease the transition to other forms of transportation if driving cessation becomes necessary.  By identifying strengths as well as physical or cognitive challenges, occupational therapists can evaluate an individual's overall ability to operate a vehicle safely and recommend assistive devices or behavioral changes to limit risks.  Occupational therapy practitioners offer a continuum of services related to community mobility, from evaluation of driving performance, through counseling and support for lifestyle changes, to maintaining independence and quality of life.
Environmental Modification Occupational Therapist (taxonomy code 225XE0001X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Occupational Therapist
Specialization: Environmental Modification
Definition: Occupational therapy practitioners are experts at identifying the cause of difficulties in performance of activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living.  Occupational therapy practitioners evaluate the client, their environment, and their occupational performance in that environment, as well as make recommendations for products to improve the fit between the client, place, and activity.  Occupational therapists can evaluate both the skills of the client and the environmental features that support or limit the performance of meaningful or necessary activities, thereby enhancing health, safety and well-being.  Based on this assessment, they recommend modification and intervention strategies that improve the fit between the person and his or her environment.
Ergonomics Occupational Therapist (taxonomy code 225XE1200X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Occupational Therapist
Specialization: Ergonomics
Definition: Definition to come...
Feeding, Eating & Swallowing Occupational Therapist (taxonomy code 225XF0002X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Occupational Therapist
Specialization: Feeding, Eating & Swallowing
Definition: Occupational therapists provide interventions to clients of all ages with feeding, eating and swallowing difficulties.  Occupational therapists provide comprehensive rehabilitative, habilitative, and palliative dysphagia care, which includes collaborating with clients to provide individualized compensatory swallowing strategies, modified diet textures, adapted mealtime environments, enhanced feeding skills, preparatory exercises and positioning to clients, reinforcement of mealtime strategies to enhance and improve swallowing skills, and training to caregivers to enhance eating and feeding performance.  Occupational therapists provide screening and in-depth clinical assessment which may include instrumental dysphagia assessments including videofluroscopy.
Gerontology Occupational Therapist (taxonomy code 225XG0600X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Occupational Therapist
Specialization: Gerontology
Definition: Occupational therapists work with older adults in virtually every setting: assisted living, wellness programs, hospitals, nursing homes, senior centers, clinics and in the home. Occupational therapists bring an understanding of the importance of participation and occupation for overall well-being to those who are experiencing disabling conditions related to aging. The primary overarching goal of occupational therapy services with this population is to maximize independence and participation, thereby enabling an older person to continue to live successfully in his or her chosen environment. Occupational therapists can help older adults by developing strategies to help or maintain safety and well-being, to assist with life transitions, and to compensate for challenges they experience in activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, leisure participation, social participation, and productive activities.
Hand Occupational Therapist (taxonomy code 225XH1200X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Occupational Therapist
Specialization: Hand
Definition: Definition to come...
Human Factors Occupational Therapist (taxonomy code 225XH1300X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Occupational Therapist
Specialization: Human Factors
Definition: Definition to come...
Low Vision Occupational Therapist (taxonomy code 225XL0004X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Occupational Therapist
Specialization: Low Vision
Definition: Occupational therapists enable children and adults with visual impairment to engage in their chosen daily living activities safely and as independently as possible.  This is accomplished by 1) teaching the person to use their remaining vision as efficiently as possible to complete activities; (2) modifying activities so that they can be completed with less vision; (3) training the person in use of adaptive equipment to compensate for vision loss, including high and low technology assistive devices; and (4) modifying the person's environment.
Mental Health Occupational Therapist (taxonomy code 225XM0800X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Occupational Therapist
Specialization: Mental Health
Definition: Occupational therapists provide treatment for people recovering from a mental or physical illness to regain their independence and stability and to engage in normal daily occupations (work, home, family life, school, leisure).  Occupational therapists provide particular emphasis on interventions that result in improved quality of life and decrease hospitalization.
Neurorehabilitation Occupational Therapist (taxonomy code 225XN1300X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Occupational Therapist
Specialization: Neurorehabilitation
Definition: Definition to come...
Pediatric Occupational Therapist (taxonomy code 225XP0200X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Occupational Therapist
Specialization: Pediatrics
Definition: Occupational therapists provide services to infants, toddlers and children who have or who are at risk for developmental delays or disabilities. Occupational therapy is concerned with a child's ability to participate in daily life activities or "occupations."  Occupational therapists use their unique expertise to help children with social-emotional, physical, cognitive, communication, and adaptive behavioral challenges and to help children to be prepared for and perform important learning and school-related activities and to fulfill their rule as students.  Through an understanding of the impact of disability, illness, and impairment on a child's development, plan, ability to learn new skills, and overall occupational performance, occupational therapists design interventions that promote healthy development, establish needed skills, and/or modify environments, all in support of participation in daily activities.
Physical Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist (taxonomy code 225XP0019X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Occupational Therapist
Specialization: Physical Rehabilitation
Definition: Occupational therapists are experts at helping people lead as independent a life as possible.  Occupational therapists bring an understanding of the physical and psychological implications of illness and injury and their effects on peoples' ability to perform the tasks of daily living.  Occupational therapists provide interventions that can aide a person in completing ADL and IADL tasks, such as dressing, bathing, preparing meals, and driving.  They also may fabricate custom orthotics to improve function, evaluate the environment for safety hazards and recommend adaptations to remove those hazards, help a person compensate for cognitive changes, and build a persons' physical endurance and strength. Occupational therapists' knowledge of adapting tasks and modifying the environment to compensate for functional limitations is used to increase the involvement of clients and to promote safety and success.
Occupational Therapy Assistant (taxonomy code 224Z00000X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Occupational Therapy Assistant
Definition: An occupational therapy assistant is a person who has graduated from an occupational therapy assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) or predecessor organizations, has successfully completed a period of supervised fieldwork experience required by the accredited occupational therapy assistant program, has passed a nationally recognized entry-level examination for occupational therapy assistants, and fulfills state requirements for licensure, certification, or registration. An occupational therapy assistant provides interventions under the supervision of an occupational therapist which emphasize the therapeutic use of everyday life activities (i.e., occupations) with individuals or groups for the purpose of facilitating participation in roles and situations and in home, school, workplace, community and other settings. Occupational therapy services are provided for the purpose of promoting health and wellness and are provided to those who have or are at risk for developing an illness, injury, disease, disorder, condition, impairment, disability, activity limitation, or participation restriction. Occupational therapy assistants address the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, sensory, and other aspects of occupational performance in a variety of contexts to support engagement in everyday life activities that affect health, well-being, and quality of life.