PTA 291 Clinical Affiliation III

• Within the physical therapist’s plan of care, safely, consistently, efficiently, and independently demonstrate skilled performance of selected physical therapy interventions and associated data collection techniques for simple and complex patient conditions and environments, with appropriate consultation with the supervising therapist for new or unusual situations
• Independently and in a timely manner, perform accurate and relevant documentation and communication with the physical therapist regarding all aspects of patient treatment and patient response to physical therapy interventions
• Independently use resources and equipment in a physical therapy setting in an efficient and effective manner
• Demonstrate consistency, proficiency, and skill in clinical problem solving with simple and complex patient conditions and environments
• Use self-assessment skills and develop plans to improve knowledge, skills, and behaviors
• Adapt delivery of physical therapy services with consideration for patients’ differences, values, preferences, and needs 
• Perform in a manner consistent with established legal standards, standards of the profession, and ethical guidelines at all times
• Demonstrate expected clinical behaviors in a professional manner with simple and complex patient conditions and environments 
• Consistently perform in a safe manner that minimizes the risk to patient, self, and others in situations that involve patients with simple or complex conditions and care environments and seek consultation or assistance as appropriate

• perform safe, effective, and ethical entry-level physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist
• be prepared to engage in lifelong learning and career development as a physical therapist assistant in order to maintain industry competitiveness