Showing Our Value: Actionable Implementation Strategies

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?…”

“…We continue to make strides on a variety of topics including: identifying low-yield therapy encounters, improving allocation of therapy resources, and adopting standardized interdisciplinary measurements of function. 2,[8][9][10][11][12] We need to strive even farther, broadening what we measure to define our value.…”