Communicates verbally and non-verbally with the patient, the physical therapist, health care delivery personnel, and others in an effective, appropriate, and capable manner
25%
12.5%
25%
12.5%
25%
25,
12.5,
25,
12.5,
25
6%
Recognizes individual and cultural differences and responds appropriately in all aspects of physical therapy services.
15%
15%
0%
0%
70%
15,
15,
0,
0,
70
6%
Exhibits conduct that reflects a commitment to meet the expectations of the members of the profession of physical therapy and members of society receiving health care services
20%
20%
20%
20%
20%
20,
20,
20,
20,
20
6%
Exhibits conduct that reflects safe practice standards that are legal, ethical and safe
30%
30%
10%
10%
20%
30,
30,
10,
10,
20
6%
Communicates an understanding of the plan of care developed by the physical therapist to achieve short and long term goals and intended outcomes.
40%
40%
10%
10%
0%
40,
40,
10,
10,
0
6%
Demonstrates competence in implementing selected components of interventions identified in the plan of care established by the physical therapist, including functional training, infection control, manual therapy, physical and mechanical agents, therapeutic exercise, and wound management
65%
35%
10%
0%
0%
65,
35,
10,
0,
0
6%
Demonstrates competency in performing components of data collection skills essential for carrying out the plan of care, including tests and measures for aerobic capacity, pain, cognition, assistive and prosthetic devices, joint motion, muscle performance, neuromotor development, posture, self-care and home/community management, ventilation, respiration, and circulation
65%
35%
10%
0%
0%
65,
35,
10,
0,
0
6%
Recognizes and initiates clarifications with the supervising physical therapist when indicated
20%
40%
35%
5%
0%
20,
40,
35,
5,
0
6%
Adjusts treatment interventions within the plan of care to optimize patient safety, progress, and comfort; reports outcomes to the supervising physical therapist
50%
20%
30%
0%
0%
50,
20,
30,
0,
0
6%
Instructs and educates patients, family members, and caregivers as directed by the supervising physical therapist
40%
15%
20%
10%
15%
40,
15,
20,
10,
15
6%
Instructs members of the health care team as directed by the supervising physical therapist, using appropriate instructional materials and approaches
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
40,
30,
20,
10,
0
6%
Demonstrates a commitment to meeting the needs of the patients and consumers
25%
25%
0%
15%
35%
25,
25,
0,
15,
35
6%
Interacts with other members of the health care team in patient care and non-patient care activities
85%
15%
0%
0%
0%
85,
15,
0,
0,
0
6%
Provides accurate and timely information for billing and reimbursement purposes
65%
25%
0%
10%
0%
65,
25,
0,
10,
0
6%
Participates in quality assurance activities
50%
10%
0%
0%
40%
50,
10,
0,
0,
40
6%
Demonstrates an awareness of social responsibility, citizenship and advocacy, including participation in community and service organizations and activities
35%
0%
10%
0%
55%
35,
0,
10,
0,
55
6%
Identifies career and lifelong learning opportunities
