Physical Therapy Scope of Practice Unit 1

The range of actions, procedures, and treatments a Physical Therapist (PT) is legally authorized to perform.

The professional scope of practice is based on a PT's education, training, and evidence-based practices.

The jurisdictional scope of practice is determined by the specific state's laws and regulations governing PT licensure.

The personal scope of practice is based on a PT's individual training, skills, and competence.

Laws are fundamental rules established by legislatures (e.g., state assemblies).

Regulations are specific guidelines developed by agencies or groups to elaborate and enforce the details of laws.

Practice Acts are state-specific laws that establish the legal scope of practice for PTs within that state.

A PT may be legally allowed to perform certain procedures (e.g., dry needling) in a particular state, but will only be able to perform them if they have the specific training and competence.

The ability to align your actions and behaviors with the core values, roles, and responsibilities of the physical therapy profession.

A specialized body of knowledge, unique skills, ability to make judgments despite uncertainty, continuous learning through experience, community oversight, commitment to society, higher education, research-based knowledge, staying current, acting with integrity, interacting with other professionals, critical reflection, autonomy, and accountability.

The ability to influence, not manage, by motivating change in a group or yourself towards a common goal.

"Informal" leadership driven from within, focusing on self-motivation and leading yourself as an individual.

Lacking energy and enthusiasm, accepting mediocrity, lacking clear vision, poor judgment, poor collaboration, failing to walk the talk, not learning from mistakes, lacking interpersonal skills, failing to develop others.

Authenticity, passion, proactivity, emotional intelligence, building strong relationships, trustworthiness, credibility, future-oriented.

The ability to understand and manage your own emotions and the emotions of others.

The ability to accurately understand your own emotions and how they impact your decision-making, as well as knowing your strengths and weaknesses.

The ability to control your impulses, adapt to changing situations and obstacles, and manage your emotions effectively.

The ability to sense others' emotions, understand their perspective (including empathy), and understand the dynamics of an organization.

The ability to build strong networks, collaborate creatively, resolve conflicts, and inspire and motivate others.

The primary professional organization for physical therapists in the United States.

Building a community that advances the profession of PTs to improve the health of our society.

Transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience.

A document outlining the APTA's upcoming goals and strategies for achieving them.

Accountability, altruism, collaboration, compassion, duty, excellence, integrity, and social responsibility.