Showing Our Value

Creating Value Together: A Triad of Clinicians, Administrators, and Researchers

“…In 2001, former editor-in-chief of PTJ , Dr Jules Rothstein warned: “Whether we like it or not, our profession, like other professions, will be defined in the public's eye and in the public's value system not by the best among us, but rather by the average clinician.”1 While the context of Rothstein's discussion of “value” has changed with the proliferation of evidence-based practice, the need to prove the value of physical therapy remains relevant. Two decades later, Rothstein's message continues to be echoed by Academy of Acute Care Physical Therapy President, Traci Norris, as well as constituents 2,3…”

“…Two decades later, Rothstein's message continues to be echoed by Academy of Acute Care Physical Therapy President, Traci Norris, as well as constituents. 2,3 Yet, with as much discussion regarding the value of physical therapy, there is still no consensus on how to contemporarily define "value." Is it better physical functional outcomes?…”

Showing Our Value: Actionable Implementation Strategies

“…cademy of Acute Care Physical Therapy's president Traci Norris' recent message that now is the time to demonstrate value is something with which we agree enthusiastically. Dr Norris suggests that we heed a call to exercise foresight 1 -to plan for things as they may change-and, between transition to a clinical doctorate as an entry requirement and rapidly advancing practice scopes in response to system needs, this is a strategy all too familiar.…”