113 - Direct Access in the Military with Dr. Troy McGill
Aug 24, 2023
💭 “The military service was really nice because it allowed physical therapists to act as musculoskeletal gatekeepers.” - Dr. Troy McGill.
👉🏻 Our guest is Dr. Troy E. McGill, PT, PhD., SCS, Dip MDT. Troy is the Director of Therapy Services for Orthopedic Physicians Alaska. He is a retired USAF Lt Col, who completed his Masters's in Physical Therapy from Wichita State University and his Ph.D. from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. McGill has published numerous articles on Direct Access and increased practice privileges for physical therapists. He has also contributed to multiple studies supporting mechanical diagnosis and therapy of patient assessment. Dr. McGill has been married going on 30 years to his wife Marci; they have three boys who all live close. Troy enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with his Labrador Retrievers.
📚You will learn about:
▪️ Troy's story and career
▪️ Differences between PTs practicing in the military and in the private sector.
▪️ Benefits we might see in how healthcare is dispensed if the military model was applied to the private sector.
▪️ The experience of practicing as a PT in a deployed location.
▪️ Current state of the PT profession concerning direct access skills and capabilities.
▪️ Additional duties PTs should have to be proficient in seeing patients through direct access.
▪️ Advice to clinicians who are starting their careers
▪️ Tips on how to become successful in Physical Therapy
🔎Troy's favorite resource of information:
- APTA Direct Access Website
- McGill T. Effectiveness of physical therapists serving as primary care musculoskeletal providers as compared to family practice providers in a deployed combat location: a retrospective medical chart review. Mil Med. 2013.
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