Episode 49 | Dr. Bill Boissonnault: The Future Of Direct Access And Primary Care For Physical Therapists
08/17/17 • 30 min
In 2002, the American Physical Therapy Association House of Delegates adopted a resolution that stated, “Physical therapists participate in and make a unique contribution as individuals or members of the primary care team.” In recent years, there's been a growing interest in the role of physical therapist and primary care. The notion of physical therapy and primary care is not new though. In fact, the United States Army has utilized physical therapists as primary care providers since 1971. As well, Kaiser Permanente of Northern California has similarly utilized physical therapists in a primary care role and the interest continues to grow as we move forward and treat people with pain.
Here to discuss the role of physical therapy and primary care is Dr. Bill Boissonnault, who is the Executive Vice President of Professional Affairs for the American Physical Therapy Association. Recently, he was a professor at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. In his career, he has earned both a Doctorate of Health Science degree, as well as a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. He's published numerous articles related to patient direct access and has consulted with more than 70 hospitals and clinics regarding the implementation of direct access into physical therapy practice.
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In 2002, the American Physical Therapy Association House of Delegates adopted a resolution that stated, “Physical therapists participate in and make a unique contribution as individuals or members of the primary care team.” In recent years, there's been a growing interest in the role of physical therapist and primary care. The notion of physical therapy and primary care is not new though. In fact, the United States Army has utilized physical therapists as primary care providers since 1971. As well, Kaiser Permanente of Northern California has similarly utilized physical therapists in a primary care role and the interest continues to grow as we move forward and treat people with pain.
Here to discuss the role of physical therapy and primary care is Dr. Bill Boissonnault, who is the Executive Vice President of Professional Affairs for the American Physical Therapy Association. Recently, he was a professor at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. In his career, he has earned both a Doctorate of Health Science degree, as well as a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. He's published numerous articles related to patient direct access and has consulted with more than 70 hospitals and clinics regarding the implementation of direct access into physical therapy practice.
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