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Emergency Department Doctor of Physical Therapy.
A PT in the ED manages patients with a variety of conditions including musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, dizziness, falls, failure to thrive, home safety and more. They work as a key part the multi-disciplinary ED team.
Increased patient and provider satisfaction.
Decreased unnecessary hospital admissions, imaging, opioid prescription.
Increased treatment options and services.
Comprehensive, safe discharge planning, and many more!
Yes! Two motions were passed by the APTA House of Delegates in 2020 in support of Emergency Physical Therapist practice as a whole, which includes ED PT.
Yes! It is supported by both national and international research. Visit our resources page for a great literature summary.
We are happy to help you with this! Visit our continuing education page and our consulting page to learn more.
Approximately 100 part to full-time programs with a variety of models.
Why ED PT
“Many times, the patients we are fortunate to serve in the ED are affected by adverse social determinants of health and access-to-care barriers. This may be their first exposure to physical therapy. As we consider the issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, we need to learn to be inclusive of our patients who have been marginalized and begin working to break down these barriers if we are to transform society.” – Rebekah Griffith PT, DPT
