Professional Behavior

Question 1

What is Vision 2020?

Answer 1

By the year 2020, PT will be provided by physical therapists who are DPTs, recognized by consumers and other health care professionals as the practicioners of choice whom have direct access for the diagnosis of, interventions for, and prevention of impairments,activity limitations, participation restrictions, and environmental barriers related to movement, function, and health.

Question 2

What is a PT’s Scope of Practice?

Answer 2

1) examinating impairment in order to determine a diagnosis, prognosis & intervention
2) alleviating impairment by modifying therapeutic intervention
3) preventing injury/ illness; maintaining health
4) engaging in consultation, education and research

(examine, alleviate, prevent & engage)

Question 3

What is the APTA Code of Ethics?

Answer 3

1) PTs will act respectful towards all individuals
2) PTs will be trustworthy and compassionate in addressing the rights and needs of the patient/ client
3) PTs will be accountable for making professional judgements
4) PTs shall demonstrate integrity in their relationships with patients/clients, families, colleagues, students, research participants, other health care providers, employers, payers, and the public
5) PTs shall fulfill their legal and professional obligations
6) PTs will enhance their knowledge through lifelong training
7) PTs will promote organizational behavior that benefits society
8) PTs shall participate in efforts to meet the need of people locally, nationally or globally

Question 4

What are the core values of PTs?

Answer 4

1) Accountability
2) Altruism (devotion to interest of patient)
3) Compassion/ Caring
4) Excellence
5) Integrity (high ethical standards)
6) Professional Duty (committment to meeting obligations)
7) Social Resposibility (public need)

Question 5

What are some of the Professional Behaviors that a PT should exhibit?

Answer 5

1) critical thinking
2) communicating
3) problem - solving skills
4) interpersonal skills
5) responsibility
6) professionalism
7) use of constructive feedback
8) effective use of time and resources
9) Stress management
10) commitment to learning

Question 6

What are the topics for the Guide for Professional Conduct?

Answer 6

1) Respect
2) Altruism (act in best interest of pt.)
3) Patient autonomy (communicate w/ patient)
4) Professional Judgement
5) supervision
6) Integrity
7) Reporting (unprofessional behavior by coworkers)
8) Exploitation (no relationship with patient)
9) Colleague impairment
10) Professional Competence
11) Professional Growth (continuing ed)
12) Charges and Coding
13) Pro-Bono service (charity work)