Gina's Physical Therapy Plan
Treatment Session 1
Treatment Session 1
Role of PT
- Obtain patient's health history
- Test and measure patient's current systems and range of motion
- Attempt to identify the patient's problem
- Determine which services needed should be personally rendered and which can be delegated to the PTA
Role of PT
Role of PTA
- After initial examination, receive plan of care from PT
- Communicate desired outcome of treatment
Role of PTA
Treatment Sessions 2-5
Treatment Sessions 2-5
Role of PT
- Render treatments that were unable to be delegated to the PTA
- Modify plan of care as necessary
- Provide supervision of PTA when needed
- Be available for telecommunication during treatments
- Make supervisory visit no later than one month after treatment begins and reexamine patient
Role of
PT
Role of PTA
- Render treatments as determined by PT
- Adjust treatment as necessary
- Provide feedback to PT regarding patient's response to care and necessary modifications
- Document measurements of and treatments given
Role of PTA
Final Treatment Session
Final Treatment Session
Role of PT
- Perform activities/treatments of sessions 2-5 that are still necessary
- Communicate with PTA about the patient's response to treatment
- Provide communication to the patient's doctor regarding progress and prognosis
- Give patient home exercises and home care instructions for continuation of treatments at home, or request to extend physical therapy visits
Role of PT
Role of PTA
- Communicate with PT whether treatment goals were met prior to end of final treatment session
Role of PTA
Response to Questions:
Responses to Questions
In my opinion, the most important consideration in developing a professional relationship between a PT and PTA is good communication. Mutual repect and an understanding of each professional's education and training is also key.
I personally chose the role of a PTA in this week's discussion. I would prefer to have frequent informal conversations and written notes. Formal meetings have their place as well, I just prefer them less often and more as a staff meeting. Anything written down helps me to remember, so any notes and charts are helpful.