OR PT Juris case studies
OR PT Juris · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The Oregon Physical Therapist Jurisprudence Examination is the law-and-rules component Oregon uses to confirm that a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant knows the state Practice Act and the Oregon Board of Physical Therapy's administrative rules before practicing on patients in Oregon. It is for license applicants, licensees moving in from other states, and anyone reinstating a lapsed Oregon license who is directed by the Board to complete a jurisprudence requirement. The OR PT Juris case studies are 5 cases and about 2,792 words.
1Self-Referred Runner with New Night Pain and Weight Loss
Marcus, 34, is a recreational marathoner who walks into an outpatient clinic in Bend without a referral. He reports six weeks of right lateral knee pain, 4/10 at rest and 7/10 running downhill, with no giving-way or locking.
622 words, about 3 min2PTA Asked to Re-Evaluate a Post-Operative Patient with Calf Pain
At a busy outpatient clinic, Dana, a PT, has 18 patients scheduled and is covering a satellite clinic 25 minutes away for the afternoon. Nguyen, a 68-year-old 10 days after total knee arthroplasty, yesterday and set a plan of care.
569 words, about 3 min3Patient Requests Deletion of a Disputed Progress Note
A 52-year-old patient, Ms. Alvarez, completed eight visits for adhesive capsulitis and was discharged six weeks ago.
543 words, about 3 min4Gift, Social Media, Landlord, and a Minor Patient
Jordan, a PT in a rural clinic, has treated a 47-year-old patient, Ms. Park, for 12 visits after a rotator cuff repair.
534 words, about 3 min5License Expired, CE Short, and a Social-Media Post
Priya is a PT whose Oregon license expired on March 31. She believed the renewal was automatic because she paid the fee online, but the Board's portal shows 'expired-renewal not submitted.' She treated 12 patient visits over the next nine days and supervised a PTA for four of them.
524 words, about 3 min