BookStephen J. Carp.
Summary: "Foundations provides the reader with a comprehensive overview of the foundational items physical therapists and physical therapist assistants need to know in order to provide quality clinical care"--Provided by publisher.
Contents:
The evolution of physical therapy practice / Stephen J. Carp
Insurance and reimbursement / Grace Karaman and Stephen J. Carp
The health care team / Stephen J. Carp
Documentation / Stephen J. Carp
Physical therapy and community service / Stephen J. Carp
The physical therapist as a researcher / Melissa A. Carroll
Clinical education in physical therapy : past, present, and future / Kim Nixon-Cave
A Student's perspective of clinical education / Sabrina Martha
Resources for career development / Laurita M. Hack
Professionalism in society / Sean F. Griech
Acquisition of a first job / Julie M. Skrzat
Evaluating the job offer / Deborah Smith-Brown
The physical therapist as an effective teacher / Stephen J. Carp
Cultural and spiritual competence in health care / Peter J. Leonard
The legal aspects of physical therapy practice / Stephen J. Carp
The future of physical therapy / Susan Wainwright and Stephen J. Carp.