Pharmacology In Physical Therapist Practice
Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapist patient and client management integrates an understanding of a patient’s or client’s prescription and nonprescription medication regimen with consideration of its impact on health, function, movement, and disability.
Physical Therapists As Primary Care And Entry-Point Providers
Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapists make unique contributions as individuals or members of primary care teams and are entry-point providers into the health care system. Physical therapists provide a broad range of services to optimize movement, including screening, examination, evaluation, diagnosis,
Standards of Practice for Physical Therapy
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House standard: The physical therapy profession is committed to transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience.
Student PT and PTA Provision of Services
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Experiential learning focused on development and application of patient‐ and client‐centered skills and behaviors is a crucial component of the education of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
Role of Aides in Physical Therapy Service
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapy aides are any support personnel who perform designated tasks related to the operation of the physical therapy service.
Improving Direct Access at the State Level
Feb 12, 2020/Article
PTs have all the training and skills necessary to provide diagnosis and treatment without a physician’s referral and without arbitrary restrictions.
