Leadership in Practice Management

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This course provides DPT students with essential skills for managing physical therapy practice in diverse healthcare settings. Topics include navigating APTA standards, applying professional and legal scope of practice when making decisions, and strategies for patient advocacy. Students explore the use of health informatics, clinical data, and clinical practice guidelines to enhance patient outcomes and negotiate with payers. Key aspects of employee and fiscal management, risk management, and quality improvement frameworks are covered, along with emerging practice models and technologies. Learners review healthcare marketing principles, business strategies, and ethical considerations in promoting physical therapy services.