Embedded Physical Therapist in an Ambulatory Surgical Center Emergency Department

Abstract

The purpose of this case study is to assess the efficiency, labor saving, and cost saving potential of embedding a physical therapist within a military ambulatory surgical center emergency department. Physical Therapists have been operating in civilian emergency departments (ED)effectively for years. They often serve as musculoskeletal experts in a primary care role. Within a military treatment facility, the physical therapist is able to independently evaluate and treat a patient without a referral. This process will offload the emergency medicine physicians.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 2021
Accession Number
AD1121249

Entities

People

  • Andrew Kim
  • Brittaney R. Nores
  • Cory D. Rickards

Organizations

  • 59th Medical Wing

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Case Studies
  • Department Of Defense
  • Efficiency
  • Embedding
  • Emergencies
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Emergency Treatment
  • Intervention
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Facilities
  • Physical Therapy
  • Physicians
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • Therapy
  • Workload

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Medical or Health Care Field.
  • Robotics and Automation.