PROFESSIONALISM IN PHYSICAL THERAPY: CORE VALUES ...

potential.Social ResponsibilitySocial responsibility is thepromotion of a mutualtrust between theprofession and the largerpublic that necessitatesresponding to societalneeds for health andwellness.7. Taking pride in one’s profession.1. Advocating for the health andwellness needs of society includingaccess to health care and physical therapyservices.2. Promoting cultural competencewithin the profession and the largerpublic.3. Promoting social policy that effectfunction, health, and wellness needs ofpatients/clients.4. Ensuring that existing social policyis in the best interest of the patient/client.5. Advocating for changes in laws,regulations, standards, and guidelines thataffect physical therapist serviceprovision.6. Promoting communityvolunteerism.7. Participating in political activism.8. Participating in achievement ofsocietal health goals.DefinitionSample IndicatorsCore ValuesSocial Responsibility(Continued)9. Understanding of currentcommunity wide, nationwide andworldwide issues and how they impactsociety’s health and well-being and thedelivery of physical therapy.