The orthopaedic specialist uses advanced techniques and methods to assist the patient toward optimal function through corrective, adaptive, and prophylactic management of the neuromusculoskeletal system.

All physical therapy direct patient care experience entries must include: Each facility in which you have accumulated experience as a physical therapist to be counted toward the minimum eligibility requirement. Each position in which you have accumulated experience to be counted toward the minimum eligibility.

The specialist certification program was established to provide formal recognition for physical therapists with advanced clinical knowledge, experience, and skills in a special area of practice and to assist consumers and the health care community in identifying these physical therapists.

The ABPTS model for certification focuses on continuing competence of the physical therapist specialist.

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ABPTS coordinates and oversees the specialist certification process, is the governing body for certification and recertification of clinical specialists.

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