ED PT Practice: Foundations for Emergency Department Care

Description

Despite growing evidence supporting the integration of physical therapists in emergency department (ED) settings, many physical therapists and healthcare administrators lack foundational knowledge about the unique systems, workflows, patient populations, and interdisciplinary dynamics that define emergency care. Additionally, there is limited awareness of how social determinants of health, payer structures, and healthcare access limitations intersect with ED utilization. This gap results in underutilization of physical therapists in the ED, inconsistent program models, and a failure to align services with department goals, ultimately impacting patient outcomes and care efficiency.

Instructor

Learning Objectives

• Distinguish emergency department physical therapy (ED PT) from traditional outpatient and acute care models
• Examine key structural and cultural elements of the emergency department that impact therapy service delivery
• Relate the role of physical therapists to interdisciplinary team dynamics within the ED environment
• Interpret emergency department metrics to identify opportunities for therapy integration

Agenda

All times in Eastern Time.

6:00pm–6:10pm

Chapter 1: From Concept to Clinical: The Evolution of ED PT

6:10pm–6:25pm

Chapter 2: Understanding the Emergency Department Ecosystem

6:25pm–6:55pm

Chapter 3: Systems & Structure: How the ED Operates

6:55pm–7:00pm

Break

7:00pm–7:15pm

Question and Answer Session

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