24 Questions
What setting is suitable for a patient who is not medically stable and still needs 24-hour nursing care after 25 days of acute care?
Long Term Care Hospital (LTCH)
Which setting is appropriate for a patient who cannot tolerate 3+ hours of rehab per day?
Inpatient Rehab (ARU)
What is a requirement for applicants seeking licensure in California?
Not being addicted to alcohol or any controlled substance
What is the consequence if a Physical Therapy License Applicant (PTLA) fails the examination or if licensure is denied by the board?
They will be immediately prohibited from performing further as a PTLA
How often is the Physical Therapy license renewed in California?
Every 2 years
What is the primary purpose of gaining specialist certification in physical therapy?
Improve proficiency in specialty
What is a prerequisite for obtaining specialist certification in physical therapy?
2,000 clinical practice hours in that specialty area
What is the purpose of a physical therapy residency?
Provide training within defined areas of practice
What is the prerequisite for enrolling in a fellowship in physical therapy?
Completion of a residency or hold an ABPTS specialist certification
What area does the American Board of PT Residency and Fellowship Education oversee for specialist certification?
Critical Care
What area of practice does a fellowship in physical therapy provide advanced training in?
Hand Therapy
What does the completion of a residency make clinicians eligible for?
Sitting for their respective specialist certification examinations
What is a role of a Physical Therapist in the acute setting?
ICU/PICU care
In which post-acute setting would a Physical Therapist work with patients who still require nursing care and can tolerate 3+ hours of rehab per day?
Inpatient Rehab (ARU)
What is the goal of a Physical Therapist in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)?
Get patients D/C'ed to home
In which setting would a Physical Therapist work with medically stable, homebound patients that do NOT need 24-hour nursing care?
Home Health
What type of patients are typically treated in a Long Term Care Hospital (LTCH)?
Patients not medically stable, still need 24-hour nursing care
In which setting would a Physical Therapist work with patients that may not be safe at home on their own?
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
What is the role of a Physical Therapist in an Inpatient Rehab (ARU)?
Strength, bed mobility, ambulation
Where would a Physical Therapist work with patients that require 24-hour nursing care and intense medical care?
Long Term Care Hospital (LTCH)
Which setting is suitable for patients who still require nursing care and can tolerate 3+ hours of rehab per day?
Inpatient Rehab (ARU)
In which setting would a Physical Therapist work with patients that do NOT need 24-hour nursing care and are homebound?
Home Health
What is the primary focus of a Physical Therapist in the acute setting?
Safety, discharge planning
Which setting is appropriate for patients who still require nursing care and may not be safe at home on their own?
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Test your knowledge about the diverse roles and settings of a physical therapist with this quiz. From being a clinician to working in acute and post-acute settings, explore the various responsibilities and specialties within the field of physical therapy.
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