Mission
The mission of the Acute Care Section is to serve its members by recognizing and promoting excellence
in practice by physical therapists and physical therapist assistants who provide physical therapy to patients/clients with
varying levels of multiple and/or complex conditions across the lifespan, and as a primary resource for evidence-based information
through publications, continuing education, networking, and communications while operating organizationally in a fiscally
sound manner.
Vision
To help achieve APTA's Vision 2020, the Acute Care Section will elevate the practice of physical therapy
in the management and health of individuals with multiple and/or complex conditions through the integration and triangulation
of primary care competencies in education, practice, and research. The Acute Care Section will provide resources for clinicians
to achieve practice mastery that recognizes the necessity of critical thinking, interdependence, and professionalism required
for autonomous practice.
