The role of the physical therapist assistant : regulations and responsibilities / Holly M. Clynch.

Author/creator Clynch, Holly M.
Format Book
Publication InfoPhiladelphia : F.A. Davis Co., ©2012.
Descriptionxxii, 234 pages ; 26 cm
Subjects

Contents The history of physical therapy and the physical therapist assistant -- Physical therapist practice settings -- The physical therapist assistant and the American Physical Therapy Association -- The preferred physical therapist/physical therapist assistant relationship -- Regulatory requirements for direction and supervision of the physical therapist assistant -- Laws impacting physical therapist practice -- Ethics and ethical behavior in physical therapy -- The patient & physical therapist assistant relationship -- The impact of culture and spirituality on delivery of physical therapy interventions -- Introduction to documentation for the physical therapist assistant -- Evidence-based practice and research review fundamentals -- Leadership development for physical therapist assistants -- Lifelong learning, career building, and advanced skill development.
Local noteLaupus-WCP
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2011000927
ISBN9780803625624 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0803625626 (pbk. : alk. paper)