artemkoverchik/large_taxonomies_dataset huggingface dataset:
Driving and Community Mobility Occupational Therapy Assistant (taxonomy code 224ZR0403X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Occupational Therapy Assistant
Specialization: Driving and Community Mobility
Definition: Occupational therapy assistants contribute to the completion of an individualized occupational therapy driving and community mobility evaluation by administering delegated assessments and identifying findings that impact the client's occupational performance. Clients engage in the assessment and occupational profile process to customize the evaluation to their individual driving and community mobility needs.  Occupational therapy assistants administer and continuously modify individualized in-vehicle and community mobility assessments within the naturalistic context of the community in response to the occupational performance and safety behaviors of the client.  They also implement an individualized intervention plan, within the parameters established in collaboration with the occupational therapist that reflects the contexts of the client and meets his or her occupational performance and safety needs.  Occupational therapy assistants address immediate and long-term implications of psychosocial issues related to compromised driving and community mobility throughout the occupational therapy process and makes recommendations to the occupational therapist for modification to service delivery.
Environmental Modification Occupational Therapy Assistant (taxonomy code 224ZE0001X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Occupational Therapy Assistant
Specialization: Environmental Modification
Definition: Occupational therapy assistants provide environmental modifications under the supervision of an occupational therapist.  OTAs develop and implement an individualized occupational therapy environmental modification plan that reflects the relevant contexts of the client and relevant others and maximizes current and future occupational performance, safety, and participation of the client. Clients receive environmental modification recommendations and interventions that enable them to meet occupational performance and participation goals and that have adequate flexibility to accommodate for their future needs.
Feeding, Eating & Swallowing Occupational Therapy Assistant (taxonomy code 224ZF0002X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Occupational Therapy Assistant
Specialization: Feeding, Eating & Swallowing
Definition: Occupational therapy assistants provide environmental modifications under the supervision of an occupational therapist.  OTAs develop and implement an individualized occupational therapy environmental modification plan that reflects the relevant contexts of the client and relevant others and maximizes current and future occupational performance, safety, and participation of the client. Clients receive environmental modification recommendations and interventions that enable them to meet occupational performance and participation goals and that have adequate flexibility to accommodate for their future needs.
Low Vision Occupational Therapy Assistant (taxonomy code 224ZL0004X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Occupational Therapy Assistant
Specialization: Low Vision
Definition: Occupational therapy assistants contribute to the completion of an individualized occupational therapy low-vision evaluation under the direction and supervision of the occupational therapist to identify factors that may facilitate, compensate for, or inhibit use of vision in occupational performance.  Clients are engaged in the identification of strengths, limitations, and goals as they relate to low vision to optimize independence and participation in desired occupations.  Occupational therapy assistants also contribute to the development and implementation of an individualized occupational therapy low-vision intervention plan in collaboration with the occupational therapist, client, and relevant others that reflects the client's priorities for occupational performance.
Orthotic Fitter (taxonomy code 225000000X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Orthotic Fitter
Definition: An individual trained in the management of fitting prefabricated orthoses.
Orthotist (taxonomy code 222Z00000X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Orthotist
Definition: A health care professional who is specifically educated and trained to manage comprehensive orthotic patient care, including musculoskeletal and neuromuscular anomalies resulting from injuries or disease processes involving the lower extremity, upper extremity or spinal segment/s and positional deformation of the cranium. Orthotists assess specific patient needs, formulate an appropriate treatment plan, implement the treatment plan and provide follow-up care.
Pedorthist (taxonomy code 224L00000X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Pedorthist
Definition: An individual who is trained in the management and treatment of conditions of the foot, ankle, and lower extremities requiring fitting, fabricating, and adjusting of pedorthic devices.
Physical Therapist (taxonomy code 225100000X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Physical Therapist
Definition: Physical therapists (PTs) are licensed health care professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. PTs examine each individual and develop a plan using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. In addition, PTs work with individuals to prevent the loss of mobility before it occurs by developing fitness- and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles. PTs: 1.Diagnose and manage movement dysfunction and enhance physical and functional abilities. 2.Restore, maintain, and promote not only optimal physical function but optimal wellness and fitness and optimal quality of life as it relates to movement and health. 3.Prevent the onset, symptoms, and progression of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities that may result from diseases, disorders, conditions, or injuries. 4.Treat conditions of the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and/or integumentary systems. 5.Address the negative effects attributable to unique personal and environmental factors as they relate to human performance. 6.PTs provide care for people in a variety of settings, including hospitals, private practices, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, schools, sports and fitness facilities, work settings, and nursing homes. State licensure is required in each state in which a PT practices.
Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist (taxonomy code 2251C2600X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Physical Therapist
Specialization: Cardiopulmonary
Definition: 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 Therapist (taxonomy code 2251E1300X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Physical Therapist
Specialization: Electrophysiology, Clinical
Definition: 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 Therapist (taxonomy code 2251E1200X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Physical Therapist
Specialization: Ergonomics
Definition: 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.
Geriatric Physical Therapist (taxonomy code 2251G0304X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Physical Therapist
Specialization: Geriatrics
Definition: A licensed physical therapist, including but not limited to an individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy, who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in the comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment and evidence-based management of movement in aging adults. This includes, but is not limited to, specialized knowledge in and consideration of normal age-related changes and pathological manifestations across all systems; cognition and mental health; polypharmacy; fall risk mitigation; bone health; healthy and active aging, and socioeconomic and health policy issues affecting aging adults. The geriatric physical therapist is an integral part of the interdisciplinary geriatric team and serves as an advocate for the highest level of well-being for the older adult.
Hand Physical Therapist (taxonomy code 2251H1200X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Physical Therapist
Specialization: Hand
Definition: Definition to come...
Human Factors Physical Therapist (taxonomy code 2251H1300X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Physical Therapist
Specialization: Human Factors
Definition: Definition to come...
Neurology Physical Therapist (taxonomy code 2251N0400X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Physical Therapist
Specialization: Neurology
Definition: 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 Therapist (taxonomy code 2251X0800X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Physical Therapist
Specialization: Orthopedic
Definition: 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 Therapist (taxonomy code 2251P0200X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Physical Therapist
Specialization: Pediatrics
Definition: 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 Therapist (taxonomy code 2251S0007X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Physical Therapist
Specialization: Sports
Definition: 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.
Physical Therapy Assistant (taxonomy code 225200000X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Physical Therapy Assistant
Definition: (1)Physical therapist assistants are skilled health care providers who are graduates of a physical therapist assistant associate degree program accredited by an agency recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education or Council on Postsecondary Accreditation, who assists the physical therapist in providing physical therapy. The supervising physical therapist is directly responsible for the actions of the physical therapist assistant. The PTA performs physical therapy procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated by the supervising physical therapist. Duties of the PTA include assisting the physical therapist in implementing treatment programs, training patients in exercised and activities of daily living, conducting treatments, and reporting to the physical therapist on the patient's responses. In addition to direct patient care, the PTA may also perform such functions as patient transport, and clinic or equipment preparation and maintenance. Currently more than half of all states require PTAs to be licensed, registered or certified. (2) An individual who works under the supervision of a physical therapist to assist him or her in providing physical therapy services. A physical therapy assistant may, for instance, help patients follow an appropriate exercise program that will increase their strength, endurance, coordination, and range of motion and train patients to perform activities of daily life.
Prosthetist (taxonomy code 224P00000X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Prosthetist
Definition: A health care professional who is specifically educated and trained to manage comprehensive prosthetic patient care for individuals who have sustained complete or partial limb loss or absence. Prosthetists assess specific patient needs, formulate an appropriate treatment plan, implement the treatment plan and provide follow-up care.
Pulmonary Function Technologist (taxonomy code 225B00000X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Pulmonary Function Technologist
Definition: An individual who is trained and qualified to perform pulmonary diagnostic tests.  In the course of conducting these tests, the Pulmonary Function Technologist is able to setup, calibrate, maintain, and ensure the quality assurance of the pulmonary function testing equipment.  In the laboratory, clinical or patient care setting the technologist instructs patients, elicits cooperation, performs procedures, monitors patient response, and evaluates patient performance.  Tests results are calculated, compared with predicted normal ranges, and evaluated for reliability.  The technologist collects clinical history data and evaluates the clinical implications of the test results.
Recreation Therapist (taxonomy code 225800000X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Recreation Therapist
Definition: A recreation therapist uses recreational activities for intervention in some physical, social or emotional behavior to bring about a desired change in that behavior and promote the growth and development of the patient.
Recreational Therapist Assistant (taxonomy code 226000000X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Recreational Therapist Assistant
Definition: Recreational Therapist Assistants work in support of or assistant to Recreational Therapists treating patients with disabilities, injuries, and illnesses.  Recreational Therapist Assistants work in a variety of settings providing treatments using recreational activities, including games, sports, and crafts.
Rehabilitation Counselor (taxonomy code 225C00000X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Rehabilitation Counselor
Definition: An individual trained and educated in a systematic process of assisting persons with physical, mental, developmental, cognitive, and emotional disabilities to achieve their personal, career, and independent living goals assessment and appraisal, diagnosis and treatment planning, career (vocational) counseling, individual and group counseling interventions for adjustments to the medical and psychosocial impact of disability, case management, program evaluation and research, job analysis and placement counseling, and consultation on rehabilitation resources and technology. Certification generally requires a Master's degree with specialized courses in rehabilitation processes and technology.
Assistive Technology Practitioner Rehabilitation Counselor (taxonomy code 225CA2400X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Rehabilitation Counselor
Specialization: Assistive Technology Practitioner
Definition: Definition to come...
Assistive Technology Supplier Rehabilitation Counselor (taxonomy code 225CA2500X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Rehabilitation Counselor
Specialization: Assistive Technology Supplier
Definition: Definition to come...
Orientation and Mobility Training Rehabilitation Counselor (taxonomy code 225CX0006X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Rehabilitation Counselor
Specialization: Orientation and Mobility Training Provider
Definition: Orientation and Mobility (O&M) specialists teach children and adults who have visual impairments the specific orientation skills used to find one's way in the environment and the mobility skills needed to travel safely and efficiently at home, school, work, and in the community. Instruction is usually provided one-on-one and can include skills such as how to use a long cane, the operation of low vision devices and electronic travel aids when appropriate, how to orient oneself to new environments, navigate public transportation systems, how to cross streets safely, and traveling by using hearing, remaining vision, and other senses.  In addition, O&M Specialists help children to develop fundamental skills such as fine and gross motor skills, concept development and problem solving skills. Adult clients can also benefit from an O&M specialist evaluating their current use of travel-related skills, discussing their future goals, and helping them select a program of instruction that will allow them to reach their greatest travel potential.
Rehabilitation Practitioner (taxonomy code 225400000X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Rehabilitation Practitioner
Definition: A health care practitioner who trains or retrains individuals disabled by disease or injury to help them attain their maximum functional capacity.
Certified Respiratory Therapist (taxonomy code 227800000X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Respiratory Therapist, Certified
Definition: A Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is a an entry level therapist who has passed a standardized written examination administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).  CRTs provide diagnostic testing, therapeutics, monitoring, rehabilitation, and education to patients with disorders of the cardiopulmonary system.  They provide these respiratory care services in all health care facilities and in the home.  A CRT is a graduate of an associate degree program approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP) and where applicable, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of the license.
Critical Care Certified Respiratory Therapist (taxonomy code 2278C0205X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Respiratory Therapist, Certified
Specialization: Critical Care
Definition: Respiratory emergencies are commonplace in the treatment of critical care patients.  Included in the assessment measurements conducted by the respiratory therapist in the critical care settings are arterial blood gas puncture and analysis, intrarterial monitoring, bedside measurements of lung mechanics, hemodynamic monitoring, and inspired and expired gas measurements.  This is coupled with the initiation and management of mechanical ventilation patients.
Educational Certified Respiratory Therapist (taxonomy code 2278E1000X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Respiratory Therapist, Certified
Specialization: Educational
Definition: The focus of patient and family education activities is to promote knowledge of disease process, medical therapy, and self help.  Respiratory therapists are uniquely qualified to provide this service in regard to cardiopulmonary diseases and injury.
Emergency Care Certified Respiratory Therapist (taxonomy code 2278E0002X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Respiratory Therapist, Certified
Specialization: Emergency Care
Definition: The immediate availability of diagnostic and therapeutic cardiopulmonary services in the assessment and management of trauma victims, patients requiring airway management and others requiring emergency care.
General Care Certified Respiratory Therapist (taxonomy code 2278G1100X)
Group: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Respiratory Therapist, Certified
Specialization: General Care
Definition: This level of care includes diagnostics testing, therapeutics, monitoring, rehabilitation of patients with disorders of the cardiopulmonary system, as well as, education of the patient and family in regard to those disorders.