Physical Therapy

• The student will examine, evaluate, and assess a patient to be able to formulate a physical therapy diagnosis and prognosis based on history, signs and symptoms
• The student will plan and implement an appropriate plan of care with regard to effectiveness, reimbursement constraints, and accessibility of physical therapy services
• The student will document findings in an objective and complete manner
• The student will apply principles of teaching/learning to assist the patient in his/her own care and prevention of secondary impairments
• The student will use outcome tools to assess the outcomes of the care provided and compare them, when possible, to standardized outcomes

• The student will consider the unique characteristics and values of the individual and approach assessment and treatment in a culturally sensitive manner
• The student will generate multiple hypotheses concerning the nature of the problem, plan an evaluation to test those hypotheses, and generate solutions for intervention
• The student will reevaluate and revise the plan of care based on the outcomes achieved or not achieved

• The student will analyze physical therapy research according to strict criteria to determine the best approaches to assessment and treatment
• The student will plan assessment and intervention based on pertinent research in our field
• The student will participate in the research process with a faculty mentor, including the dissemination of findings, if appropriate

• The student will pursue new and/or refined ideas of practice and skills through self-study, literature review, and taking advantage of electives and/or continuing education opportunities
• The student will contribute personal strengths and/or resources toward the growth of the profession by becoming involved in professional activities
• The student will work toward autonomous practice, as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• The student will be involved in societal concerns which reflect personal and professional commitment to physical therapy issues

• The student will engage in effective and culturally sensitive teaching and communication as evidenced by sharing information through effective oral, written, and non-verbal communication with patients, peers, supervisors, care givers, team members, and the community

• Commitment to Learning: the ability to self-assess and correct and self-direct; to continually seek new knowledge
• Interpersonal skills: ability to interact effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other health care professionals
• Communication Skills: the ability to communicate effectively for varied audiences and purposes
• Effective Use of Time and Resources: the ability to obtain maximum benefit from a minimum investment of time and resources
• Problem solving: ability to recognize and define problems, analyze data, and develop and implement solutions
• Professionalism: the ability to exhibit appropriate professional conduct
• Responsibility: the ability to fulfill commitments and be accountable for actions and outcomes
• Critical thinking: the ability to question logically, to identify, generate and evaluate elements of logical arguments; to recognize and differentiate facts, illusions, and assumptions and to distinguish relevant from non-relevant
• Use of Constructive Feedback: the ability to seek out and effectively use feedback and provide feedback
• Stress management: the ability to identify sources of stress and develop appropriate coping behaviors

• Accountability: active acceptance of the responsibility for diverse roles, obligations, and actions of the physical therapist including self-regulation and other behaviors that positively influence patient outcomes, the profession, and health needs of society
• Altruism: the primary regard for or devotion to the interest of patients/clients
• Compassion/caring: the desire to identify with or sense something of another’s experience; the concern, empathy, and consideration for the needs and values of others
• Excellence: consistently uses current knowledge and theory while understanding personal limits, integrates patient and client perspective, challenges mediocrity, and works toward development of new knowledge
• Integrity: steadfast adherence to ethical principles/professional standards
• Professional duty: commitment to one’s obligation to provides effective physical therapy services
• Social responsibility: promotion of trust between the public and the profession