Waiting for Physical Therapy

Everyone is always waiting on someone else in the hospital

[Zazabazaa]

I like how he shows both sides misunderstanding each other, that's so human

[Gaumukh]

Mr. Jones might as well start calling this hospital his home. He is not leaving anytime soon 😁

[leaht]

As an OT, this is so accurate, it’s not directed at you but just making sure we get our minutes 🙃! Great skit!!!🧡

[infallibleblue]

Thank you to all the OT, PT, ST and AT out there. You helped so many people. Bless all of you.

[garycunningham]

I used to work in an IRF. Every pt HAD to get 3 hours of therapy per day. It went like this:

1) Bring the pt to the gym.
2) Pt has to use the bathroom.
3) Pt is constipated and takes 15 minutes.
4) PM&R doc sees the pt in the gym and want to assess his progress.
5) Nursing decides it's time to feed and administer meds through his J. tube.
6) Director of Therapy Operations finds you at the end of the day and wants to know why your pt didn't get his three hours.

[spectacles]

I’m an occupational therapist but of course this is still so relatable! 😂 In us therapists’ defense, sometimes “a couple quick questions” turns into a full blown interview (which sometimes isn’t even the doctor’s fault and the patient just goes off onto a tangent) and then we’re stuck. Although I will gladly welcome any doctor like the one in the video who will knock and ask politely if they can interrupt instead of the ones who will just barge right in, not even acknowledging the therapist and their ongoing session in any capacity, which has unfortunately happened all too often :/ Thank you to all the respectful physicians out there!!

[justhereforthevideos]

My husband recovered in hospital after a catastrophic injury and coma. He learned to walk again and physical therapists are Angels on earth. Lol but yes lots of times the medical staff and PT staff seems to step on each other toes. But they were always professional and worked it out with the best interest of the patient at heart. We are so grateful for hospital/medical staff ❤❤

[elee]

I am in acute care OT, and I can say this is 100% accurate. If the doctors very politely ask for 1 to 2 minutes, I have no issue. However a lot of the physicians - especially specialists - will walk in, cut me off midsentence, and take over for 20 minutes. I then either have to leave and not do my patients session, stay and not get to another patient, or leave to see someone else and cross my fingers that my patient will be available to work with me when I get back. Get old very fast when it happens three times a day

[harrietweathervane]

i don't know if my favorite thing is the expression on his face as he leaves or the pause between "does it help?" and "yeah, i think so"

[kamanama]

Physical therapy is so incredibly important because most people don’t do physical therapy at home like they should so getting it done while you’re in front of the physical therapist super important

[sabinepowers]

I am so glad Mr. Jones is in pt. He must be making progress and is slowly moving away from deaths door. Started to miss him. Lol
Keep up the good work with our dear friend, Mr. Jones, doc! 💖💖💖

[KristenRowenPliske]

Yeah, it sucks for both sides. They each have many patients to see & not enough time in the day. If a patient isn’t available for PT/OT for whatever reason, they often don’t get seen til several hours later or the next day, depending on staffing etc. the post-op floor I charged had a small number of PT/OTs each day to go through 30-40 patients. And that was with one licensed therapist (one PT, one OT). They were a good group. I learned a lot watching & listening.

[drumguy]

I'm amazed at the continued quality of these videos. Keep up the great work!

[kaizokumugiwara]

I enjoy his videos because they are rarely one sided. He usually has the perspectives of the nurse/other staff along with the doctor.

[tracieroy]

Thanks to all the OT, PT,ST out there. Because of you I know my patients can do things that they won't tell you they can do.

[juliejanesmith]

Loved this guy’s stuff. Kind comedy is a rare talent.

[kikiscraftycorner]

That Hamilton Playbill in the background…


I appreciate it

[kristideeley]

Finally, you call in PT!!! And this is totally how we feel about you 😂😂😂😂

[moNYTx]

I've been watching your skits for the past day or so and they are all so painfully accurate. Wow lol

[ginnyskipper]

As a PT all I can say is.... 😆💯 Accurate