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PT Practice in the Emergency Department

What You Will Learn

  • Describe the role and scope of physical therapy practice within the emergency department.
  • Summarize key research supporting ED PT impact on patient outcomes and operational metrics.
  • Identify common barriers to implementation and strategies for interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Apply practical frameworks for triage, documentation, and patient management in acute care settings.

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What You Will Learn

  • Describe the role and scope of physical therapy practice within the emergency department.
  • Summarize key research supporting ED PT impact on patient outcomes and operational metrics.
  • Identify common barriers to implementation and strategies for interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Apply practical frameworks for triage, documentation, and patient management in acute care settings.

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Price

$50 for Members
$100 for Non-Members

120 minutes
Date Published

December 2, 2025

Publisher

American Physical Therapy Association of DC

Subjects

Emergency Care

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Summary

Physical therapists are increasingly recognized as critical members of the emergency department (ED) team—improving patient flow, reducing admissions, and enhancing safety and satisfaction. This session explores the rapidly growing field of Emergency Department Physical Therapy, including models of care, consult pathways, and evidence-based outcomes demonstrating value in acute settings. Participants will examine real-world implementation strategies, discuss scope-of-practice considerations, and learn how PTs can lead initiatives that reduce ED overcrowding while promoting early mobility, pain management, and functional recovery. Attendees will leave with practical tools to advocate for, design, and deliver top-of-scope rehabilitation services in the emergency setting.

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Presenters

Rebekah Griffith
PT, DPT, NCS, FAAOMPT

Dr. Rebekah Griffith, PT, DPT, NCS, FAAOMPT is a nationally recognized physical therapist who leads the charge for... Read More

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Program Titles and Supporting Materials

This program contains the following components:

Media Files
PT Practice in the Emergency Department - Video
Downloadable Files
PT Practice in the Emergency Department - Slide Handout
PT Practice in the Emergency Department - Additional Handout
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Credit

If applicable, you may obtain credit in multiple jurisdictions simultaneously for this program (see pending/approved list below). If electing credit for this program, registrants in jurisdictions not listed below will receive a Certificate of Completion that may or may not meet credit requirements in other jurisdictions. Where applicable, credit will be only awarded to a paid registrant completing all the requirements of the program as determined by the selected accreditation authority.

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How to Attend

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Technical Requirements
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