At the very least the doctor should specify the body region/impairment he wishes addressed (i.e. neck pain, ankle sprain, balance disorder, difficulty ambulating, etc.).  All you need for treatment is the doctor's signature on your evaluation and treatment plan with appropriate interventions that you have deemed necessary selected.  If ...

Hi, I would like to know what PT's are doing about patient management in the acute ICU setting.  I have been at previous hospitals where we only treated pt's who were alert and at least minimally paticipatory...or if there were acute contractures/positioning needs.  However, in my current place of employment staff is used to and expect ...

I work in a small acute care hospital.  We are currently providing full coverage on weekends, although we are short-staffed during the week so it tends to balance out.  Previously I have worked in acute care hospitals in PA where they followed a model pretty much like the one listed above.