PTA 324: Physical Therapy Across Practice Settings

Professional development is an opportunity to reflect, share common goals, support each other as well as learn from others knowledge, expertise and experience. Regular supervision and training of staff can lead to reduced sickness and absence, it can improve the service that they

The day-to-day writing in the field of Physical Therapy varies depending on the audience. The audience determines the purpose of the writing and writing style. Physical Therapists (PT) use evidence-based exercises and activities to rehabilitate their patients in order for them to reach their unique goal. Since PT’s work with both medical professionals and patients, they must adjust their writing to be able to communicate effectively. PT’s are just one of the many people in the medical field that may work with a particular patient so it is important that the communication between the different layers of the medical field are precise and clear. Writing to a patient is also important because they are the person who is being directly affected

Reading from the article-“Celebrating a Milestone-35 years of PTAs” published by Michele Wojciechowski on 1 Feb. 2004, I feel proud that I am now in the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program. The author has outlined several timelines of achieving status in American Physical Therapy Association and National Assembly also, how PTAs achieved their own value. Even after passionate 2 year associate program, I am disappointed to see that PTA program is no longer a stepping stone for Physical Therapist (PT) program.

I feel so ready to enter the physical therapy field as PTA. I’m proficient with the implementation of patient care, progressing patients within their plan of care and adjusting patient treatment to ensure patient safety. I feel that all the clinical rotations have allowed me to practice what I have learned throughout the PTA program. I need to continue learning and improving my patient

Hello Jhoanna! Thank you for sharing this post. Your previous experience speaks for many of us who were once in the same boat and unaware of the standards of practice in the US and ethical complexity involved in our profession.

My recent experience as a full-time technician in a physical therapy clinic has done two things: It has acclimated me to busy adult life (cementing the fact that being in love with my profession is an immovable requirement), and it has strengthened my desire to pursue a career in physical therapy. Throughout my employment, I have recognized that the professional demands of being a PT envelop so much more than just knowledge. The ingredients for an auspicious therapist include proficient communication and quality bedside manner, willingness to work with diverse populations, strong analytical/observational skills, and a detail-oriented prospective. My proximity to competent therapists has fueled my desire to emulate the quality service they provide

Corpus Christi Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine is a full-service physical therapy clinic that is located in Corpus Christi, Texas. Corpus Christi Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine uses research-based concepts, training and techniques to bring their customers comprehensive and effective physical therapy treatments. Their patient, Paul Chapa had a very bad motorcycle accident. He said that their staff treated him like family. Paul Chapa also shared that they are very nice and very professional. Paul Chapa has come a long way compared from 3 months ago. One time his doctor even told him that he almost lost his leg. Now, he is up and walking. It may be still a long process but he knows that Lee Glover, the physical therapist and his staff

I have long desired to one day pursue a career as a physical therapist. My first experience with the field of physical rehabilitation occurred while I was in high school. While pitching for my school’s baseball team, I suffered a rather serious shoulder injury. Consequently, I underwent multiple shoulder surgeries and eventually found myself in the care of a physical therapist. From my initial visit, I realized that I had an inkling interest in the field of physical therapy. Fast forward to when I enrolled at Nicholls State University as an undergraduate pursuing a baccalaureate degree in biology with a concentration in pre-physical therapy. As an undergraduate, I was compelled to further determine the extent of my interest in physical therapy

The claimant is a 31-year-old male who had an injury on 03/01/2017 while lifting a pallet, he shifted his weight and injured his left shoulder. He was diagnosed with chronic, complete rupture of the left distal biceps tendon. He underwent Allograft reconstruction of the left distal biceps tendon on 06/22/2017.

In all professions maintaining and developing new skills is vital and some of these professions may require maintaining and developing skills more than others. Continuing professional development means professionals in all job areas are required to improve and develop new skills, expand their knowledge of information suitable to their profession. (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, 2016). It is important to keep up to date with new information and skills in all professions in order to achieve set goals and specific tasks given each day. Continuing professional development also improves and increases employability (CPA Australia, 2016). Continuing professional development is important because if a professional is not keeping up to date

“Physical Therapy is going through a Renaissance of sorts. New techniques at the forefront of research and legislation. Business models adapting to economical payment structure and third party restrictions. And ultimately the evolution of specialized clinicians versus the necessarily indiscriminate practice of ‘old school’ PT. With these changes come some realizations that not all PTs are willing to embrace and in my opinion will produce controversy in an otherwise acquiescent profession”

Being a DPT student is much more than just sitting in a classroom and studying. As a physical therapist aide for three years, I bring to the field of Physical Therapy a unique set of skills built from life experiences and abide by the standards of practice that are set forth by the American Physical Therapy Association. Throughout my experience as an aide in Belle Mead Physical Therapy, I have not only grasped the true meaning of professionalism, but have also shaped what it means to me as an aide as well as a student pursuing a career as a Physical Therapist. As APTA states, “Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants should strive to apply principles of altruism, excellence, caring, ethics, respect, communication and accountability

When I was in my junior year of high school, I had the invaluable opportunity to shadow a physical therapist in a hospital environment. I learned many things during my time there, including that, while physical therapy is often extremely beneficial for the elderly or infirm, many people don’t realize that it can, in fact, be quite helpful for the average person as well.

Being an aspiring student in a physical therapy program has driven me to embody the core values stated by the APTA and demonstrated by my coworkers. Working in the medical field means the well being of others is in your hands. The level of responsibility and accountability required is monumental, and you must be willing to step up to the task. Whereas many students only hold themselves accountable for their own benefit, as a DPT student, you must demonstrate initiative because your actions no longer affect just yourself. First and foremost, you must be responsible in the classroom. Prior to practice, a solid foundation of education and knowledge is critical. One should exercise due diligence in saturating themselves with the knowledge necessary to care for a patient in a safe, timely, and efficient

Physical therapists have become a highly respected and necessary part of the healthcare team, yet the process of becoming a physical therapist has become increasingly challenging. Physical therapy students must maintain a high GPA in order to remain in highly competitive doctoral programs and must also successfully complete several clinical experiences over the course of, on average, three years. For many students, their first clinical experience can be very intimidating because it will be the first time they have been in a type of setting other than the classroom. Often times, they will have no idea what to expect or how to prepare. Physical therapists also have the additional challenges of dealing with drastic changes in the profession that include the disparities in healthcare, escalating healthcare costs, and the demand for more efficient and cost-effective practice (Hayward et al., 2013). The scope of physical therapy practice is also evolving to include direct access as the norm in all 50 states, including Washington D.C. This change requires ever-growing autonomy and clinical decision making skills for all physical therapists (Hayward et al., 2013).