Which option best represents the SNF IPE team composition?

• A. Physical Therapist
• B. Dietitian
• C. Psychologist
• D. Dermatologist

Answer: (A)

The SNF interprofessional team in practice centers on rehabilitation and helping residents regain or maintain mobility and independence. The physical therapist is central because evaluating and treating movement, balance, transfers, gait, and activities of daily living directly drives functional outcomes in most residents. A PT leads rehab planning and collaborates with nursing, physicians, and other professionals to ensure safe, effective care for daily activities and fall prevention. While a dietitian, psychologist, or dermatologist plays important specialized roles, they are not as universally central to routine SNF rehabilitation as the physical therapist.