http://community.advanceweb.com/blogs/pt_5/archive/2009/05/06/when-the-pta-knows-more.aspxI have worked with new grad PTs and those with many years of experience, and there will always be times when I know more than a PT, just as they will, at times, know more than me in relation to patient care and progression. Over the years I have learnedenCommunityServer 2.1 SP2 (Debug Build: 61120.2)http://community.advanceweb.com/blogs/pt_5/archive/2009/05/06/when-the-pta-knows-more.aspx#38916Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:27:42 GMT06d5312c-37b9-406e-be84-460d8d21f4fc:38916Karen <p>Always communicate. &nbsp;I don't think it would hurt to ask why the PT is hesitant for progression. &nbsp;It is either you ask or the MD. &nbsp;</p> <p>CEU's can often make a difference as to who knows what. &nbsp;As far as application of knowledge, &nbsp;Tom is correct in that the PT is responsible for care. &nbsp;</p> <p>If the PTA is more knowledgable in an area this should be strengthened by the PT and encouraged in the department. &nbsp;PT's should not be insecure if the PTA knows more - the PTA should be pushed in that direction so the patients will progress and the PT can shine in other areas. </p> http://community.advanceweb.com/blogs/pt_5/archive/2009/05/06/when-the-pta-knows-more.aspx#38243Fri, 08 May 2009 17:11:05 GMT06d5312c-37b9-406e-be84-460d8d21f4fc:38243Tom <p>We need to remember the PT is still rsponsible for the Pt. Any progression made , change in goal or treatment plan needs to be conveyed to the PT. You need to communicate more with your PT. It could be that her INR may possibly be very high thus the need to back off on the aggressiveness of her program which can become a life threatening situation was the reason , this is what you need to discuss .Jealousy is not the correct term, maybe there is a disconnect in communication between the PT and PTA. You should be working as a team and embrace each others strengths and support each others weaknesses</p>