Name: Dynamic Duos Defying Doubt: PT-PTA Teams Prove Their Power
Start: 2026-10-09T15:00:00-0600
End: 2026-10-09T16:00:00-0600

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Dynamic Duos Defying Doubt: PT-PTA Teams Prove Their Power

Friday October 9, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT

Collaboration between physical therapists and physical therapist assistants is vital to achieving exceptional, patient-centered care in today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, particularly as the profession embraces primary care practice. This session explores the key principles that underpin successful teamwork within the PTPTA partnership, highlighting communication, delegation, and the purposeful integration of the PTA's expertise. Attendees will gain practical tools to enhance team performance, improve care efficiency, and boost patient outcomes in a wide range of practice settings.

Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the principles of effective intraprofessional collaboration between physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in primary care physical therapy.
2. Explain how clear communication and appropriate delegation support safe, efficient, patient-centered care.
3. Identify strategies for optimizing the PTPTA partnership to improve teamwork and clinical outcomes across practice settings.
4. Recognize common barriers to collaboration within PTPTA teams and discuss approaches to address them.
5. Develop practical methods to promote a culture of respect, trust, and shared professional responsibility in collaborative care.

Speakers

Jennifer Davia, PT, DPT, DHSc

Associate Professor, Director of Admission, Augustana University

Dr. Davia has 30+ years of physical therapy experience with expertise in pelvci health and collaborative practice with PTAs. She is the Director of Admissions for the developing hybrid Augustana University DPT - Colorado Program and was the Physical Therapist Assistant Senior Program... Read More →

Friday October 9, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT

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Jennifer Davia, PT, DPT, DHSc

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APTA Montana Primary Care Conference

Jennifer Davia, PT, DPT, DHSc

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