Intro to Health Care Systems - Core Values for the Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant

accountability

active acceptance of the responsibility for the diverse roles, obligations, and actions of the PT and PTA including self-regulation and other behaviors that positively influence patient and client outcomes, the profession, and the health needs of society

altruism

the primary regard for or devotion to the interest of patients and clients, thus assuming the responsibility of placing the needs of patients and clients ahead of the PT’s or PTA’s self interest

collaboration

• working together with patients and clients, families, communities, and professionals in health and other fields to achieve shared goals

• within the PT-PTA team, working together, within each partner’s respective role, to achieve optimal physical therapist services and outcomes for patients and clients

compassion

• the desire to identify with or sense something of another’s experience

• a precursor for caring

caring

the concern, empathy, and consideration for the needs and values of others

duty

the commitment to meeting one’s obligations to provide effective physical therapist services to patients and clients, to serve the profession, and to positively influence the health of society

excellence

when the PT and PTA consistently use current knowledge and skills while understanding personal limits, integrate the patient or client perspective, embrace advancement, and challenge mediocrity

integrity

steadfast adherence to high ethical principles or standards, being truthful, ensuring fairness, following through on commitments, and verbalizing to others the rationale for actions

social responsibility

the promotion of a mutual trust between the profession and the larger public that necessitates responding to societal needs for health and wellness

inclusion

Which core value was added in 2023?