The Third Edition of this popular text offers even more practical advice and guidance, enabling you to assume greater levels of responsibility for the business side of physical therapy. Whether you are studying to be a physical therapist, supervising a staff of physical therapists, or managing your own solo practice, you can turn to Managerial and Supervisory Principles for Physical Therapists to help ensure the success of your business.This latest edition has been substantially revised and updated to reflect the needs of current physical therapy practice and management. Divided into five parts, the book covers:Broad Perspectives of Providing Health ServicesGuiding Behavior: Values, Ethics, Jurisprudence, and Oversight AgenciesBusiness Acumen: Managing, Communicating, Strategizing, Planning, and Decision MakingBusiness Acumen: Human Resources, Marketing, and SellingBusiness Acumen: Financial AwarenessIn addition to new and revised content, there are several enhancements to deepen your learning experience and give you more opportunities to put your knowledge into practice. Key terms are bolded and italicized throughout the text and defined at the beginning of each chapter. Other important terms are bolded in the text and defined in the online glossary. Related information is cross-referenced throughout the text. Additional resources listed at the end of each chapter help you build and manage your physical therapy business. Finally, new and updated case studies in the book and integrated scenarios on the companion website build your confidence in applying principles of leadership, management, and supervision to deal with typical situationsencountered in managing a physical therapy practice.Bonus Online Resources!This book's companion website located on the Point™ offers a fully searchable online version of the text, a glossary, integrated scenarios, and a comprehensive self-assessment review for students. Instructor resources are also available. See the inside front cover for more details.