Clinical Decision Making for the Physical Therapist Assistant

Clinical Decision Making for the Physical Therapist Assistant is a practical guide to developing the clinical judgment essential to effective patient care. Co-authored by two prominent physical therapy educators, this informative reference addresses a skill that is crucial to the success of Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs). Designed to integrate decision making into PTA education, it covers the types of decisions that must be made in physical therapy treatment and offers sound guidance on how to make them. Critical thinking questions and treatment activities are included with each chapter to enable students to apply what they’ve learned to real-life situations. This text is a valuable resource for intermediate and post intermediate physical therapist assistant courses. Designed Specifically for PTAs Provides clear guidance on making everyday clinical decisions Covers decision making in the context of major areas of physical therapy Integrates decision making into technical education Provides examples of decisions encountered in patient care

Steven B. Skinner is a physical therapy educator and clinician with 25 years of professional experience. He earned his physical therapy credentials from the University of Pennsylvania and holds a masters degree in adapted physical education and a doctorate concentrating in health care education. Dr. Skinner has worked as a clinician and administrator in several major New York metropolitan health care facilities. He has also owned and operated a private practice.

Christina McVey is a physical therapy educator and clinician with 19 years of professional experience. She earned her physical therapy credentials from Quinnipiac College and holds a masters degree in health administration. Ms. McVey continues to work as a clinician, specializing in pediatrics and early intervention as well as general adult care.