1.
Advise physical therapists on the customary and prudent
performance of physical therapy care to maintain and enhance
the quality of professional performance.
2.
Advise physical therapists regarding research priorities
based on the current health care environment.
3.
Function as an informational resource on research and
the practice of physical therapy.
4.
Provide support to physical therapists in developing
and implementing research.
5.
Facilitate and manage research abstracts, poster and
slide presentations for VPTA annual conference while promoting
peer recognition and reward(s) systems.
6.
Exchange clinical, academic and research ideas in collaboration
with Communications and Conference Work Groups.
7.
Provide low cost one day continuing education courses
at the district level on differential diagnosis, case management,
niche markets, and outcomes research at varied levels of skills/interests.
