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Fellowships programs usually attract physical therapists with a
broad range of clinical experiences and ages. Providing clinical supervision
to experienced therapists poses unique challenges that differ significantly
from those involved in supervising entry-level practitioners.
Experienced Practitioners
- May possess a definite a professional identity accompanied by pride in past clinical performance
- Have developed practice patterns (clinical reasoning and handling skills)
that may need to be challenged or may need to be unlearned in order to
achieve a higher level of practice
- Are highly motivated to learn and grow but may experience feelings of
ambivalence about moving out of their "comfort zone"
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