In this comprehensive course, you’ll connect the importance of the patient/client management model to your documentation and the codes you select to communicate and report patient interventions. From start to finish, the team of experts will share the latest information on effectively and efficiently communicating (or documenting) skilled interventions, coding for physical therapy services, current physical therapy payment policy, and … Read full post
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Swedish Study Says ‘Gendered Communication’ Contributes to Bias in Physical Therapy Referrals
(Source: PT in Motion)
A study from Sweden has found that, at least for 1 hospital in that country, multidisciplinary health care teams are more likely to refer men with chronic pain for physical therapy than they are women. Getting at the reasons for the apparent gender bias, however, isn’t easy without more research.
In a paper e-published ahead … Read full post
Start Your Engines for CSM 2015
Heading to Indy? Download the CSM App
Are you planning to attend CSM 2015 in Indianapolis next week? The free CSM app is now available. It allows you to search sessions by day/time or speaker name, search for exhibitors, and access venue floorplans. Download the app, or search “CSM 2015” in your app store.
Not registered? It’s not too late … Read full post
APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program March 13-14, 2015
The UD physical therapy students are sponsoring a CEU course for clinical instructors to benefit the Foundation for Physical Therapy. The two-day course will be held at the STAR Campus at the University of Delaware on March 13-14th.
This program is recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) as the Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program. It is … Read full post
Message from the Student SIG and the University of DE PT Students
Message from the Student SIG and the University of Delaware Students
This past fall has been a busy time for the UD physical therapy students. We conducted a number of various fundraising efforts to benefit the Foundation for Physical Therapy. To date we have raised just over $11,000 this year for the Foundation, which will put us in the Philanthropy … Read full post
Resources for Students and New Professionals
We would like to remind you about all of the amazing resources available to students and new professionals on APTA’s website. These resources have been compiled by APTA in an effort to keep you, our members informed, and moving forward in your PT careers!
Student Loan Repayment and Debt Management – GREAT for students and new professionals!
The cost of … Read full post
New Professionals, Download the Latest Issue of Perspectives Magazine
(Source: APTA)
Perspectives Magazine is a publication for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in the first 5 years of their careers.
September 2014 Features:
Features
- Is it Time to Change? – How do you know when it’s time for a new job? Be it money, differing goals, ethical issues or something else, all PTs and PTAs need to
Education Leadership Institute (ELI) Fellowship: Why Should I Consider an ELI Fellowship?
(Source: APTA website)
If you are considering an ABPTRFE accredited yearlong fellowship program on higher education leadership targeted toward current and emerging physical therapist and physical therapist assistant program directors, that includes online curricular content provided by external experts with an ability to translate concepts in real-life through expert mentorship, then APTA’s Education Leadership Institute Fellowship may be just … Read full post