Professional Behaviors Assessment

Physical Therapy Program

Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

1. Critical Thinking - The ability to question logically; identify, generate and evaluate elements of logical argument; recognize and differentiate facts, appropriate
or faulty inferences, and assumptions; and distinguish relevant from irrelevant information. The ability to appropriately utilize, analyze, and critically evaluate
scientific evidence to develop a logical argument, and to identify and determine the impact of bias on the decision making process.
Beginning Level: Intermediate Level: Entry Level: Post-Entry Level:
 Raises relevant questions  Feels challenged to examine  Distinguishes relevant from  Develops new knowledge
 Considers all available ideas irrelevant patient data through research, professional
information  Critically analyzes the  Readily formulates and writing and/or professional
 Articulates ideas literature and applies it to critiques alternative presentations
 Understands the scientific patient management hypotheses and ideas  Thoroughly critiques
method  Utilizes didactic knowledge,  Infers applicability of hypotheses and ideas often
 States the results of scientific research evidence, and information across crossing disciplines in thought
literature but has not developed clinical experience to populations process
the consistent ability to critically formulate new ideas  Exhibits openness to  Weighs information value
appraise findings (i.e.  Seeks alternative ideas contradictory ideas based on source and level of
methodology and conclusion)  Formulates alternative  Identifies appropriate evidence
 Recognizes holes in knowledge hypotheses measures and determines  Identifies complex patterns of
base  Critiques hypotheses and effectiveness of applied associations
 Demonstrates acceptance of ideas at a level consistent solutions efficiently  Distinguishes when to think
limited knowledge and with knowledge base  Justifies solutions selected intuitively vs. analytically
experience in knowledge base  Acknowledges presence of  Recognizes own biases and
contradictions suspends judgmental thinking
 Challenges others to think
critically

Midterm: I function predominantly in the beginning/intermediate/entry/post entry level (Highlight one)

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Examples of behaviors to support my self assessment: I have recognized holes in my learning and I have brought them to attention in the moment or after at a
more convenient time for explanations. I have attempted to compile the available information, but I still need to work on this to be a more effective SPT.

Regarding this Professional Behavior, I would like to improve in the following ways: In the treatment and evaluation sessions I need to better articulate my ideas
and to do more research on my own time about the knowledge/literature/evidence to have a better understanding of the concepts and how they can be
implemented in the clinical setting.

Final: I function predominantly in the beginning/intermediate/entry/post entry level (Highlight one)

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Examples of behaviors to support my self assessment: Throughout treatment and evaluation therapy sessions I have been able since the midterm to progressively
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critically analyze the information that I have been obtaining from the patient presentation in a simpler and more foundational format. I have felt more challenged to
think in the moment since the midterm as to future planning and what would be the next most logical step to take along with still understanding the holes in my
knowledge that have been able to at least partially fill with supplemental evidence-based research.

Regarding this Professional Behavior, I would like to improve in the following ways: I still need to in the evaluation sessions to better articulate my ideas that can
be supported with evidence-based research in the moment so I can better explain to patients. Since the midterm, I have been and will continue my own time
further research on increasingly more complex patient presentations to gain more than foundational knowledge/literature/evidence to have a better understanding
of the concepts and how they can be implemented in the clinical setting.

2. Communication - The ability to communicate effectively (i.e. verbal, non-verbal, reading, writing, and listening) for varied audiences and purposes.
Beginning Level:
 Demonstrates understanding of
the English language (verbal
and written): uses correct
grammar, accurate spelling and
expression, legible handwriting
 Recognizes impact of non-
verbal communication in self
and others
 Recognizes the verbal and non-
verbal characteristics that
portray confidence
 Utilizes electronic
communication appropriately
Intermediate Level:
 Utilizes and modifies
communication (verbal, non-
verbal, written and electronic)
to meet the needs of different
audiences
 Restates, reflects and
clarifies message(s)
 Communicates collaboratively
with both individuals and
groups
 Collects necessary
information from all pertinent
individuals in the patient/client
management process
 Provides effective education
(verbal, non-verbal, written
and electronic)
Entry Level:
 Demonstrates the ability to
maintain appropriate control
of the communication
exchange with individuals
and groups
 Presents persuasive and
explanatory verbal, written
or electronic messages with
logical organization and
sequencing
 Maintains open and
constructive communication
 Utilizes communication
technology effectively and
efficiently
Post Entry Level:
 Adapts messages to
address needs,
expectations, and prior
knowledge of the audience
to maximize learning
 Effectively delivers
messages capable of
influencing patients, the
community and society
 Provides education locally,
regionally and/or nationally
 Mediates conflict

Midterm: I function predominantly in the beginning/intermediate/entry/post entry level (Highlight one)

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Examples of behaviors to support my self assessment: I have been reviewing what I have written in the documentation to check for spelling and grammar
issues while also asking for assistance if I am unsure about the phrasing or if it is in the relevant location. I have only used the computers appropriately at the
clinic to review and document information. I have continued to monitor my verbal and nonverbal communications to remain respectful and professional while
in the treatment and evaluation sessions.

Regarding this Professional Behavior, I would like to improve in the following ways: I need to work on my confidence when I am speaking with patients by
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doing more research so I know what I am talking about and conversing more with the patient to build up their trust and confidence in me as a SPT.

Final: I function predominantly in the beginning/intermediate/entry/post entry level (Highlight one)

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Examples of behaviors to support my self assessment: Since the midterm I have been more confident and comfortable when I am communicating with various
patients in the daily treatment sessions and evaluations to gain the appropriate information required while also gaining the trust of the patient. I have
continued since the midterm reviewing what I have written in the documentation to check for spelling and grammar issues while also having to ask less often
for assistance if I am unsure about the phrasing or if it is in the relevant location. I continued since the midterm to only used the computers appropriately at the
clinic to review and document information. I also still since the midterm have continued to monitor my verbal and nonverbal communications to remain
respectful and professional while in the treatment and evaluation sessions.

Regarding this Professional Behavior, I would like to improve in the following ways: I still need to work on improving my utilization and modification of my
communication in verbal and non-verbal forms of communication like visual cues to meet the needs of different patients mainly with cognitive deficits like post
stroke or TBI patients.

3. Problem Solving – The ability to recognize and define problems, analyze data, develop and implement solutions, and evaluate outcomes.
Beginning Level:
 Recognizes problems
 States problems clearly
 Describes known solutions to
problems
 Identifies resources needed to
develop solutions
 Uses technology to search for
and locate resources
 Identifies possible solutions and
probable outcomes
Intermediate Level:
 Prioritizes problems
 Identifies contributors to
problems
 Consults with others to clarify
problems
 Appropriately seeks input or
guidance
 Prioritizes resources (analysis
and critique of resources)
 Considers consequences of
possible solutions
Entry Level:
 Independently locates,
prioritizes and uses
resources to solve
problems
 Accepts responsibility for
implementing solutions
 Implements solutions
 Reassesses solutions
 Evaluates outcomes
 Modifies solutions based on
the outcome and current
evidence
 Evaluates generalizability of
current evidence to a
Post Entry Level:
 Weighs advantages and
disadvantages of a solution
to a problem
 Participates in outcome
studies
 Participates in formal
quality assessment in work
environment
 Seeks solutions to
community health-related
problems
 Considers second and third
order effects of solutions
chosen
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Midterm: I function predominantly in the beginning/intermediate/entry/post entry level (Highlight one)

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Examples of behaviors to support my self assessment: I have been able to look through the computer to pull up different information that I need for the
treatments or evaluations with some assistant if I’m not sure where I should go next.

Regarding this Professional Behavior, I would like to improve in the following ways: I will be more observant and using my critical thinking in the future to
better see any potential issues that my arise and what I plan to fix them.

Final: I function predominantly in the beginning/intermediate/entry/post entry level (Highlight one)

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Examples of behaviors to support my self assessment: Since the midterm I have been able to continue to use the EMR to discover various information
required for documentation like imaging or some background information from a previous visit with less assistance required. I have been able to recognize
more of the more frequent problems associated with working with a particular patient presentation and how to best solve the problems before and during their
occurrence, but I am still having some difficulty with the more complex cases as my knowledge based is not as advanced for the high complexity. I have been
able to come up with some simple variations to a treatment if the patient is not able to get in a desired position, desired equipment, or machine is unavailable
at the desired time

Regarding this Professional Behavior, I would like to improve in the following ways: I will continue to have various options near by that could solve a potential
problem that could be foreseen or at least a backup plan if the treatment does not go to plan for unforeseen circumstances as to improve my efficiency and
effectiveness in the moment

4. Interpersonal Skills – The ability to interact effectively with patients, families, colleagues, other health care professionals, and the community in a
culturally aware manner.
Beginning Level: Intermediate Level: Entry Level: Post Entry Level:
 Maintains professional  Recognizes the non-verbal  Demonstrates active  Establishes mentor
demeanor in all communication and emotions listening skills and reflects relationships
interactions that others bring to back to original concern to  Recognizes the impact that
 Demonstrates interest in professional interactions determine course of action non-verbal communication
patients as individuals  Establishes trust  Responds effectively to and the emotions of self
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  Communicates with others
in a respectful and
confident manner
 Respects differences in
personality, lifestyle and
learning styles during
interactions with all
persons
 Maintains confidentiality in
all interactions
 Recognizes the emotions
and bias that one brings to
all professional interactions
 Seeks to gain input from
others
 Respects role of others
 Accommodates differences in
learning styles as appropriate
unexpected situations and others have during
 Demonstrates ability to interactions and
build partnerships demonstrates the ability to
 Applies conflict modify the behaviors of self
management strategies and others during the
when dealing with interaction
challenging interactions
 Recognizes the impact of
non-verbal communication
and emotional responses
during interactions and
modifies own behaviors
based on them

Midterm: I function predominantly in the beginning/intermediate/entry/post entry level (Highlight one)

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Examples of behaviors to support my self assessment: I have been able to talk to coworkers and clients in a respectful and appropriate manner that
maintain the confidentiality as I have not discussed any information with individuals outside the patient’s care. I have not let my personal beliefs enter into
the discussion with the patient at any point while also getting the information required for the documentation.

Regarding this Professional Behavior, I would like to improve in the following ways: I would like to do some more background information so I can be
more confident when I am talking with the patient if they have a particular question about an intervention or about their condition.

Final: I function predominantly in the beginning/intermediate/entry/post entry level (Highlight one)

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Examples of behaviors to support my self assessment:Since the midterm I have been able to talk to all of my coworkers and clients in a respectful and
appropriate manner that maintain the confidentiality as I have continued to not discussed any information with individuals outside the patient’s care.
Since the midterm along with communicating with various patients in the daily treatment sessions and evaluations I have been able to progressively gain
the appropriate information required while also gaining the trust of the patient from evaluation to discharge. I have continued to not let my personal
beliefs enter into the discussion with the patient at any point while also getting the information required for the documentation.

Regarding this Professional Behavior, I would like to improve in the following ways: I have not had to handle any interpersonal skills with a difficult patient
as the situations have not arrived yet. As well as above in the communication section I still need to work on improving my utilization and modification of
my communication in verbal and non-verbal forms of communication like visual cues to meet the needs of different patients mainly with cognitive deficits.

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5. Responsibility – The ability to be accountable for the outcomes of personal and professional actions and to follow through on commitments that
encompass the profession within the scope of work, community and social responsibilities.
Beginning Level:
 Demonstrates punctuality
 Provides a safe and
secure environment for
patients
 Assumes responsibility for
actions
 Follows through on
commitments
 Articulates limitations and
readiness to learn
 Abides by all policies of
academic program and
clinical facility
Intermediate Level:
 Displays awareness of and
sensitivity to diverse
populations
 Completes projects without
prompting
 Delegates tasks as needed
 Collaborates with team
members, patients and
families
 Provides evidence-based
patient care
Entry Level:
 Educates patients as
consumers of health care
services
 Encourages patient
accountability
 Directs patients to other
health care professionals
as needed
 Acts as a patient advocate
 Promotes evidence-based
practice in health care
settings
 Accepts responsibility for
implementing solutions
 Demonstrates
accountability for all
decisions and behaviors in
academic and clinical
settings
Post Entry Level:
 Recognizes role as a leader
 Encourages and displays
leadership
 Facilitates program
development and
modification
 Promotes clinical training
for students and coworkers
 Monitors and adapts to
changes in the health care
system
 Promotes service to the
community

Midterm: I function predominantly in the beginning/intermediate/entry/post entry level (Highlight one)

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Examples of behaviors to support my self assessment: I have been early to work everyday and have kept a clean environment for my coworkers and for
the patients. I have admitted when I have needed help or when I was not sure about the information to improve the safety of the patients. I have followed
through with the tasks that I have been asked to complete or to a point of completion in which help was required.

Regarding this Professional Behavior, I would like to improve in the following ways: I would like to make a safer environment for the patients by being
more prepared for the interventions, materials, restrictions, and obstacles that my be in place.

Final: I function predominantly in the beginning/intermediate/entry/post entry level (Highlight one)

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Examples of behaviors to support my self assessment: In the clinic there has been more collaboration with team members like the PTAs, OTs, and SLP
for patients that need multiple services at the same time as physical therapy. Throughout the day I have needed minor prompting to complete tasks
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mainly if there was a plan for the day that I do not know much about and I have not had open access to the computer system to type up the notes
formally when I can as it has been more so when I am allowed access. Although I have also clarified responsibility of tasks mainly in the EMR for the
day.

Regarding this Professional Behavior, I would like to improve in the following ways: In the clinic I need to do more collaboration with team members like
the PTAs, OTs, and SLP for patients that need multiple services as there has not been that much overlap, but I would like to complete some further
research on the roles of the various professional as if I need to refer an individual I may with a better understanding to their scope of practice.

6. Professionalism – The ability to exhibit appropriate professional conduct and to represent the profession effectively while promoting the
growth/development of the Physical Therapy profession.
Beginning Level: Intermediate Level:
 Abides by all aspects of
the academic program
honor code and the APTA
Code of Ethics
 Demonstrates awareness
of state licensure
regulations
 Projects professional
image
 Attends professional
meetings
 Demonstrates
cultural/generational
awareness, ethical values,
respect, and continuous
regard for all classmates,
academic and clinical
faculty/staff, patients,
families, and other
healthcare providers
Entry Level:
 Identifies positive
professional role models
within the academic and
clinical settings
 Acts on moral commitment
during all academic and
clinical activities
 Identifies when the input of
classmates, co-workers and
other healthcare
professionals will result in
optimal outcome and acts
accordingly to attain such
input and share decision
making
 Discusses societal
expectations of the profession
Post Entry Level:
 Demonstrates  Actively promotes and
understanding of scope of advocates for the
practice as evidenced by profession
treatment of patients within  Pursues leadership roles
scope of practice, referring  Supports research
to other healthcare  Participates in program
professionals as necessary development
 Provides patient/family  Participates in education of
centered care at all times the community
as evidenced by provision  Demonstrates the ability to
of patient/family education, practice effectively in
seeking patient input and multiple settings
informed consent for all  Acts as a clinical instructor
aspects of care and  Advocates for the patient,
maintenance of patient the community and society
dignity
 Seeks excellence in
professional practice by
participation in professional
organizations and
attendance at sessions or
participation in activities
that further
education/professional
development
 Utilizes evidence to guide
clinical decision making and
the provision of patient
care, following guidelines
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 Discusses role of physical
therapy within the
healthcare system and in
population health
 Demonstrates leadership in
collaboration with both
individuals and groups

6. Professionalism (cont.) – The ability to exhibit appropriate professional conduct and to represent the profession effectively while promoting the
growth/development of the Physical Therapy profession.

Midterm: I function predominantly in the beginning/intermediate/entry/post entry level (Highlight one)

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Examples of behaviors to support my self assessment: I have maintained the professional image through that use of the professional dress code set by
the clinic and I have respected those from different cultures and beliefs both as coworkers and as patients in verbal and nonverbal ways. I have also
attended a clinic in-service.

Regarding this Professional Behavior, I would like to improve in the following ways: I would like to have a better understanding of the regulations of the
licensure by performing some research.

Final: I function predominantly in the beginning/intermediate/entry/post entry level (Highlight one)

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Examples of behaviors to support my self assessment: Since the midterm I have maintained the professional image through that use of the professional
dress code set by the clinic, maintaining APTA code of ethics, and I have respected those from different cultures, religious backgrounds, and beliefs both
as coworkers and as patients in verbal and nonverbal ways. I have also attended a clinic in-service along with additional practice of manual techniques
with CI, other PTs, and PTAs. I would like to have a better understanding of the regulations of the licensure by performing some research. I have done
some research on the main components of the regulations of licensure in the state of Michigan to gain a better understanding along with the scope of
practice.

Regarding this Professional Behavior, I would like to improve in the following ways: I would like to do some more research on my own about future
professional collaborations or meetings to be more involved in the profession to promote leadership within the scope of physical therapists.

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7. Use of Constructive Feedback – The ability to seek out and identify quality sources of feedback, reflect on and integrate the feedback, and provide
meaningful feedback to others.
Beginning Level:
 Demonstrates active
listening skills
 Assesses own
performance
 Actively seeks feedback
from appropriate sources
 Demonstrates receptive
behavior and positive
attitude toward feedback
 Incorporates specific
feedback into behaviors
 Maintains two-way
communication without
defensiveness
Intermediate Level:
 Critiques own performance
accurately
 Responds effectively to
constructive feedback
 Utilizes feedback when
establishing professional and
patient related goals
 Develops and implements a
plan of action in response to
feedback
 Provides constructive and
timely feedback
Entry Level:
 Independently engages in a
continual process of self
evaluation of skills,
knowledge and abilities
 Seeks feedback from
patients/clients and
peers/mentors
 Readily integrates feedback
provided from a variety of
sources to improve skills,
knowledge and abilities
 Uses multiple approaches
when responding to
feedback
 Reconciles differences with
sensitivity
 Modifies feedback given to
patients/clients according to
their learning styles
Post Entry Level:
 Engages in non-
judgmental, constructive
problem-solving
discussions
 Acts as conduit for
feedback between multiple
sources
 Seeks feedback from a
variety of sources to
include
students/supervisees/
peers/supervisors/patients
 Utilizes feedback when
analyzing and updating
professional goals

Midterm: I function predominantly in the beginning/intermediate/entry/post entry level (Highlight one)

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Examples of behaviors to support my self assessment: I have incorporated feedback to my skills in the evaluation and treatment sessions. I have not
been defensive towards the feedback, but more so just frustrated with myself that I am making these mistakes in front of the patients.

Regarding this Professional Behavior, I would like to improve in the following ways: I would like to take feedback better personally as to not lose my
confidence and to provide appropriate care for the patients.

Final: I function predominantly in the beginning/intermediate/entry/post entry level (Highlight one)

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Examples of behaviors to support my self assessment: : Since the midterm I have incorporated the constructive feedback to make adjustments to my
skills in the evaluation and treatment sessions. I have continued since the midterm to not be defensive towards the feedback or letting the self-frustration
show in the moment or in private areas of the clinic as I have accepted the constructive feedback of the particular situation and attempted to follow
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through with the correction with each patient even with the technique of the skill/exercise that I am teaching them with few/less frequent corrections that
need to be made.

Regarding this Professional Behavior, I would like to improve in the following ways: I would like to continue to accept feedback and to give feedback with
increased levels of confidence while I am speaking and formulating a plan.

8. Effective Use of Time and Resources – The ability to manage time and resources effectively to obtain the maximum possible benefit.
Beginning Level: Intermediate Level: Entry Level: Post Entry Level:
 Comes prepared for the  Utilizes effective methods of  Uses current best evidence  Advances profession by
day’s searching for evidence for  Collaborates with members contributing to the body of
activities/responsibilities practice decisions of the team to maximize knowledge (outcomes, case
 Identifies resource  Recognizes own resource the impact of treatment studies, etc)
limitations (i.e. information, contributions available  Applies best evidence
time, experience)  Shares knowledge and  Has the ability to set considering available
 Determines when and how collaborates with staff to boundaries, negotiate, resources and constraints
much help/assistance is utilize best current evidence compromise, and set  Organizes and prioritizes
needed  Discusses and implements realistic expectations effectively
 Accesses current evidence strategies for meeting  Gathers data and  Prioritizes multiple demands
in a timely manner productivity standards effectively interprets and and situations that arise on
 Verbalizes productivity  Identifies need for and seeks assimilates the data to a given day
standards and identifies referrals to other disciplines determine plan of care  Mentors peers and
barriers to meeting  Utilizes community supervisees in increasing
productivity standards resources in discharge productivity and/or
 Self-identifies and initiates planning effectiveness without
learning opportunities  Adjusts plans, schedule decrement in quality of care
during unscheduled time etc. as patient needs and
circumstances dictate
 Meets productivity
standards of facility while
providing quality care and
completing non-productive
work activities
Midterm: I function predominantly in the beginning/intermediate/entry/post entry level (Highlight one)
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Examples of behaviors to support my self assessment: I arrive early to work everyday and prepare spaces for the patients along with reviewing some of
the notes before each session to better prepare myself. I have been asking for help when I need it for if I have a simple question.

Regarding this Professional Behavior, I would like to improve in the following ways: I would like to speed up my reviewing of information and evidence to
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speed up productivity and I would like to look out more during the unscheduled times for learning opportunities without being told to do so.

Final: I function predominantly in the beginning/intermediate/entry/post entry level (Highlight one)

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Examples of behaviors to support my self assessment: I arrive early to work everyday and prepare spaces for the patients along with reviewing some of
the notes before each session to better prepare myself. I have been asking for help when I need it for if I have a simple question. During chart review I
have been able to speed up my reviewing of the important information and evidence to increase my efficiency and productivity and I have been looking
out more during the unscheduled times for learning opportunities with occasional direction whom I should follow if I am allowed.

Regarding this Professional Behavior, I would like to improve in the following ways: I will continue to research various ways to handle referrals and how
to obtain them in the most appropriate and timely manner, I would also like to share more self-learned knowledge from research performed on my own
time

9. Stress Management – The ability to identify sources of stress and to develop and implement effective coping behaviors; this applies for interactions
for: self, patient/clients and their families, members of the health care team and in work/life scenarios.
Beginning Level: Intermediate Level: Entry Level: Post Entry Level:
 Recognizes own stressors  Actively employs stress  Demonstrates appropriate  Recognizes when problems
 Recognizes distress or management techniques affective responses in all are unsolvable
problems in others  Reconciles inconsistencies in situations  Assists others in
 Seeks assistance as the educational process  Responds calmly to urgent recognizing and managing
needed  Maintains balance between situations with reflection stressors
 Maintains professional professional and personal life and debriefing as needed  Demonstrates preventative
demeanor in all situations  Accepts constructive  Prioritizes multiple approach to stress
feedback and clarifies commitments management
expectations  Reconciles inconsistencies  Establishes support
 Establishes outlets to cope within professional, networks for self and others
with stressors personal and work/life  Offers solutions to the
environments reduction of stress
 Demonstrates ability to  Models work/life balance
defuse potential stressors through health/wellness
with self and others behaviors in professional
and personal life

Midterm: I function predominantly in the beginning/intermediate/entry/post entry level (Highlight one)

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Examples of behaviors to support my self assessment: I have stayed professional with the patients with various conditions, what has been said by the
patient or what action the patient has done. I have taken breaks when needed and have started to do some stretches when I can to relieve stress.
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Regarding this Professional Behavior, I would like to improve in the following ways: I would like to appear a bit less stressed in the clinic when given
responsibility.

Final: I function predominantly in the beginning/intermediate/entry/post entry level (Highlight one)

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Examples of behaviors to support my self assessment: : Since the midterm I have stayed professional with the patients with various conditions, what has
been said by the patient or what action the patient has done. I have taken breaks when needed and have continued to perform stretches when I can to
relieve stress. I started within the last few weeks yoga at home and planning an appropriate schedule to allow proper sleep. Within the clinic I have
worked on containing my stress to shown less on my face or with my body position.

Regarding this Professional Behavior, I would like to improve in the following ways: I would like to continue to ease my stress with research and having a
plan to deal with various stressful conditions within the clinic when dealing with a particular patient or a medical emergency. I would like to incorporate
more time to exercise at home to decrease levels for stress while also dealing with my personal life.

10. Commitment to Learning – The ability to self direct learning to include the identification of needs and sources of learning; and to continually seek
and apply new knowledge, behaviors, and skills.
Beginning Level: Intermediate Level: Entry Level: Post Entry Level:
 Prioritizes information  Researches and studies  Respectfully questions  Acts as a mentor not only to
needs areas where own knowledge conventional wisdom other PT’s, but to other
 Analyzes and subdivides base is lacking in order to  Formulates and re- health professionals
large questions into augment learning and evaluates position based  Utilizes mentors who have
components practice on available evidence knowledge available to
 Identifies own learning  Applies new information and  Demonstrates confidence them
needs based on previous re-evaluates performance in sharing new knowledge  Continues to seek and
experiences  Accepts that there may be with all staff levels review relevant literature
 Welcomes and/or seeks more than one answer to a  Modifies programs and  Works towards clinical
new learning opportunities problem treatments based on specialty certifications
 Seeks out professional  Recognizes the need to and newly-learned skills and  Seeks specialty training
literature is able to verify solutions to considerations  Is committed to
 Plans and presents an in- problems  Consults with other health understanding the PT’s role
service, research or cases  Reads articles critically and professionals and physical in the health care
studies understands limits of therapists for treatment environment today (i.e.
application to professional ideas wellness clinics, massage
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 practice therapy, holistic medicine)
 Pursues participation in
clinical education as an
educational opportunity
Midterm: I function predominantly in the beginning/intermediate/entry/post entry level (Highlight one)
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Examples of behaviors to support my self assessment: I have done some research in common pathologies in the clinic, but still need to complete more. I
have been building my skills with each patient to improve with the correction being made.

Regarding this Professional Behavior, I would like to improve in the following ways: Do more research and have a better understanding what and why I
am doing a particular intervention.

Final: I function predominantly in the beginning/intermediate/entry/post entry level (Highlight one)

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Examples of behaviors to support my self assessment: Since the mid term I have been able to continue research on my own time with additional
supplemental information and research/studies on moderate to more complex cases. On some down times in the clinic there has been practicing of
manual therapy on various coworkers to test out the interventions and how to best use them with an applicable patient.

Regarding this Professional Behavior, I would like to improve in the following ways: I need to be more self-assessing in the moment with fewer
corrections that need to be made in the future as to the proper technique. Recently to learning has been more randomized based on the current patients,
but in the future I would like to be more in depth with moderate to high complexity cases.

Professional Development Plan:

Based on my MIDTERM self-assessment of my Professional Behaviors and the areas I have identified for improvement, I am setting the
following goals (list at least 2):

I want to perform my tasks in a timely manner as to not increase stress in the work environment and to improve my proficiency when I am working
with patients.
I want to improve my critical thinking and differential diagnosis skills both in evaluations and treatment sessions to be more accurate and effective as
a SPT.

To accomplish these goals, I will take the following specific actions:

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 I will set out time at the end of my day to study my past coursework, exercises, techniques, and research common pathologies to have a better
understanding of what I should with a patient with a particular presentation. At the clinic I will work on not spending unnecessary time that it should
normally take to complete the documentation and to make that corrections on the mistakes I have made in the past.

Based on my FINAL self-assessment of my Professional Behaviors and the areas I have identified for improvement, I am setting the following
goals (list at least 2):
I want to improve my efficiency and critical thinking skills used throughout the evaluation process to better streamline my differential diagnosis which
can by followed up with an appropriate intervention and plan of care.
I want to improve my communication and interpersonal skills with both patients and coworkers to be more effective with my communications of what
is required of them with verbal and non-verbal actions, mainly with patients with cognitive deficits that has had a stroke.

To accomplish these goals, I will take the following specific actions:

I continue to set out additional time throughout the week or weekend based on my class schedule to study coursework, evidence-based research,
evidence-based exercises/techniques, and evidence-based interventions and which pathologies or patient presentations in which these would be most
effective or indicated. In the classroom, I will set out additional time throughout the week or on the weekends based on my class schedule practice
manual therapy with my fellow classmates to gain practical constructive feedback in the moment.

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