Roles and Responsibilities

Question 1

Family/Osteopathic Physicians/GPs

Answer 1

Graduation from medical school
Complete minimum of 3 years post-grad training
At least one month learning MSK conditions
Shadowing orthopedist/sports medicine

Question 2

General Internist

Answer 2

Graduation from medical school
Complete minimum of 3 years post-grad training
Focus of expertise in internal medicine (viscera)
- Chronic conditions
- Cardiac disease
- HTN
- DM
- Chronic pulmonary disease
No requirement for training with orthopedist or sports medicine to treat MSK conditions

Question 3

Physicians Assistant

Answer 3

Two years of training
- One year spent in the classroom
- One year rotations in various IP and OP clinical experiences
Degrees
- BS
- MS
PAs never practice completely independently
Clinical focus depends on supervising physician’s expertise

Question 4

Nurse Practitioner

Answer 4

Graduates of a registered nurse training program
Length of training is variable
Clinical focus is variable

Question 5

Primary Care

Answer 5

Comprehensive
Coordination
Continuity

The potential benefits of Primary Care PT include the facilitation of:
A more efficient use of health care resources
Care being delivered in a more timely manner
Interdisciplinary collaboration

Question 6

Secondary Care

Answer 6

Consultative
Short Term
Disease Oriented
Assisting PCP
Historically...PT

Question 7

United States Army Model

Answer 7

Preparation for primary care practice
Neuromusculoskeletal evaluation (triage model)
Privileges
Outcomes

Question 8

US Army Prerequisites and Competencies

Answer 8

National selection through a military review board
Strong academic background
Adapt to variable clinic environments
Commitment to serve
Advanced training in differential diagnosis, diagnostic imaging, pharmacology, laboratory values common in primary care, and acute MSK injuries
Completion of ongoing CE