Physical Therapy Application Report

I believe that my personal and professional growth and behavior as a physical therapist is of utmost importance. I base this firstly on my strong connection to those in society who are disadvantaged when it comes to physical therapy, and also on the movement system, movement being “the key to optimal living and quality of life for all people that extends beyond health to every person’s ability to participate in and contribute to society” (American Physical Therapy Association, 2013). This perspective, I believe, is aligned perfectly with the vision statement for the physical therapy profession – to transform society through optimization of movement to improve the human experience (APTA, 2013). After reviewing the vision statement, I strongly believe it will act as my guide by strengthening compassion, reinforcing advocacy, improving quality of service, and strengthening cohesion.

While there may be many experiences and attributes that I possess that will be a catalyst in my success as a physical therapist there are three that I feel have thoroughly prepared me for the physical therapy profession. First is the attribute of empathy. I feel that I am empathetic as a result of growing up with an older brother who has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair. I can definitively say that growing up with a sibling who has a disability has shaped me into the person that I am today and has allowed me to develop skills in ways that others may not have been exposed to. This experience will be valuable because when patients are receiving physical therapy, they may feel alone and frustrated with themselves. It is important for myself,

While I shadowed Janet, I noticed that there was a multitude of tedious documentation that she was required to record. She explained that she spends numerous hours outside of work completing this documentation. Aside from the overwhelming amount of documentation, I felt that I could potentially enjoy working in the field of physical therapy. Janet is able to truly work with patients one-on-one and it was heartwarming to see the excitement that Janet expressed when her patients showed progress. As the year progresses, I plan to look into the steps required to become a physical

Conversely at SHU, I have visited our DPT students every year across the country as they interned in various clinical environments. Nevertheless, being rooted within the MSI, OMT, and bio-psychosocial framework would define my more than 25 years of (20 years in musculoskeletal) PT practice experience. Graduating with a DPT degree from USC, I am a fellowship-trained, board certified (OCS since 1999) Full Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) since 2003, having graduated from the Southern California Kaiser Permanente Manual Therapy Fellowship program. Notwithstanding having an “in press” commentary and “under review” revised manuscript, I have 2 JOSPT (heralding 2 new techniques or treatment approach paradigms) and 1 Journal of Hand Therapy published journal articles and authored/co-authored almost 40 peer-reviewed orthopaedic and manual PT presentations nationally [Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) and AAOMPT] and internationally (World Confederation for Physical Therapy and the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapist). Anchored in clinical reasoning, OMT, MSI, bio-psychosocial

Congratulations on making it to week eight of PTA 324 Physical Therapy Across Practice Settings! We end this course with a look at professional development of the PTA. We will be discussing ideas for lifelong learning and maintaining clinical competence. By being in this course, you have already shown a commitment to professional development and lifelong learning. As we come to the end of this class, reflect on the self-directed learning that you have achieved and how your professional development has been affected by your research and the interactions with your classmates.

Reflecting from mistakes and practice are major key components of the learning process. This history taking experience with a patient has been truly effective for my future as a Doctor of Physical Therapy. This experience has helped me a lot on improving my communication and interpersonal skills with patients both verbally and non-verbally. Feedback and review were also truly beneficial aspects in the learning part of this experience.

Dr. Winstein’s lecture really spoke to me, as a physical therapy student. There is so much to consider when choosing this career path, as well as so much to strive for. The lecture started with a thought-provoking question:

On 9/28/17 I spoke with C. Weaver physical therapy. The physical therapist advised that they do not offer occupational therapy just physical therapy. They also are not equipped to do more than one body part at a time. In reviewing the records and the FCE I had supplied them they determined she is not in the best location. They recommend Hope Network. I have contacted Hope Network and confirmed that this would be a more appropriate location for the 5 days a week therapy she needs and what the FCE had suggested. I have contacted Dr. VanderJagt’s office and requested an order for the therapy.

As my high school career comes to an end, I am about to take the first step into the next stage of my life. My fellow classmates and I have been asked for many years, "What do you want to study in college?" and "What career would you like to pursue?" Also for many years, we have been asking some equally as difficult questions: "Why are we learning this?" or "When are we ever going to use this in the real world?" After a lot of consideration, I have decided to study to become a physical therapist (PT), and I have realized the importance of the seemingly "useless" information that I have learned during my time at EHS.

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

The DPT physical therapy program at New York Medical College presents rigorous courses with a strong problem based curriculum. Facing challenges allow for personal growth and equips one with the tools needed to overcome more complex challenges in the future. Many unforeseen obstacles will be faced in this intense program, but I am willing to take the first step in overcoming this feat.

The beginning was about her family life, how hard were her life when she was 25 years old women on welfare mother who's studying with her ½ year old baby girl. And how her life turns around.

It will keep me on top of continuous assessment of knowledge and skills. This may adapt me to the changing requirements of an organization and gain a competitive edge in the job market. Students who are learning suggests they are flexible, adaptable and will bring a continuous improvement to the workplace. Finally it will enhance my professional career to be competent in patient management skills including examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care and interventions. I believe, definitely tDPT will increase my respect among PTs and within the healthcare industry at large. It also provide me a chance to meet and interact with experienced PTs and share their views and ideas to enhance my career while attending this course. In conclusion, getting a transitional doctor of physical therapy degree will benefit my patients and me in

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

Joseph Threlked and Karen A. Paschal explore the change in entry-level physical therapist education over the last 135 years. The level of education expected of a new physical therapist is increasing, and soon a doctorate degree will be the expected norm for physical therapists. While the doctorate is a new requirement for those practicing physical therapy, the movement for higher education as early as 1992, when Creighton University opened the first Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Another expected addition to physical therapist education in the near future will be more required time spent in hands-on clinical practice. This will help ensure the competence and quality of physical therapists throughout America. As a result of the qualifications of the authors and extensive factual support, this article is full of credible and relevant information. Both authors are highly qualified to be writing about this field, as Threlked has a PhD in Physical Therapy, and Paschal is a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Because they have had so much experience in this field, it is extremely likely that the authors are presenting credible information. In addition to their training, the authors used several pages of references at the end of the paper to prove its accuracy. These references show that the authors are not only relying on their own experience, but have more proof to support their