Download or read book Documentation for Physical Therapist Practice A Clinical Decision Making Approach written by Jacqueline A. Osborne and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2015-08-03 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Documentation for Physical Therapist Practice: A Clinical Decision Making Approach provides the framework for successful documentation. It is synchronous with Medicare standards as well as the American Physical Therapy Association’s recommendations for defensible documentation. It identifies documentation basics which can be readily applied to a broad spectrum of documentation formats including paper-based and electronic systems. This key resource skillfully explains how to document the interpretation of examination findings so that the medical record accurately reflects the evidence. In addition, the results of consultation with legal experts who specialize in physical therapy claims denials will be shared to provide current, meaningful documentation instruction.
Download or read book Physical Therapy Documentation written by Mia Erickson and published by SLACK Incorporated. This book was released on 2008 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complete & accurate documentation is one of the essential skills for a physical therapist. This book covers all the fundamentals & includes practice exercises & case studies throughout.
Download or read book Documentation Basics written by Mia Erickson and published by SLACK Incorporated. This book was released on 2012 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complete and accurate documentation is one of the most important skills for a physical therapist assistant to develop and use effectively. The new Second Edition of Documentation Basics: A Guide for the Physical Therapist Assistant continues the path of teaching the student and clinician documentation from A to Z.
Download or read book Documentation for Physical Therapist Assistants written by Wendy D Bircher and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2017-10-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Build your documentation skills—and your confidence. Step by step, this text/workbook introduces you to the importance of documentation; shows you how to develop and write a proper and defensible note; and prepares you to meet the technological challenges you’ll encounter in practice. You’ll learn how to provide the proper documentation to assure all forms of reimbursement (including third party) for your services. You’ll also explore issues of patient confidentiality, HIPAA requirements, and the ever-increasing demands of legal and ethical practice in a litigious society.
Download or read book Documentation for the Physical Therapist Assistant written by Wendy D. Bircher and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2021-10-15 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Build your documentation skills—and your confidence. Step by step, this text/workbook introduces you to the importance of documentation to support quality patient care and appropriate reimbursement. It shows you how to develop and write a proper and defensible note; and prepares you to meet the technological challenges you’ll encounter in practice. You’ll learn how to provide the proper documentation to assure all forms of reimbursement (including third party) for your services. You’ll also explore issues of patient confidentiality, HIPAA requirements, and the ever-increasing demands of legal and ethical practice in a litigious society.
Download or read book Effective Documentation for Physical Therapy Professionals written by Eric Shamus and published by McGraw-Hill Medical. This book was released on 2004 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a comprehensive textbook for the documentation course required in all Physical Therapy programs. The textbook incorporates current APTA terminology and covers every aspect of documentation including reimbursement and billing, coding, legal issues, PT and PTA communication, as well as utilization review and quality assurance. (Midwest).
Download or read book Physical Therapy Documentation written by Mia Erickson and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-06-01 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Newly updated and revised, Physical Therapy Documentation: From Examination to Outcome, Third Edition provides physical therapy students, educators, and clinicians with essential information on documentation for contemporary physical therapy practice. Complete and accurate documentation is one of the most essential skills for physical therapists. In this text, authors Mia L. Erickson, Rebecca McKnight, and Ralph Utzman teach the knowledge and skills necessary for correct documentation of physical therapy services, provide guidance for readers in their ethical responsibility to quality record-keeping, and deliver the mechanics of note writing in a friendly, approachable tone. Featuring the most up-to-date information on proper documentation and using the International Classification of Functioning, Disabilities, and Health (ICF) model as a foundation for terminology, the Third Edition includes expanded examples across a variety of practice settings as well as new chapters on: Health informatics Electronic medical records Rules governing paper and electronic records Billing, coding, and outcomes measures Included with the text are online supplemental materials for faculty use in the classroom. An invaluable reference in keeping with basic documentation structure, Physical Therapy Documentation: From Examination to Outcome, Third Edition is a necessity for both new and seasoned physical therapy practitioners.
Download or read book Writing Patient Client Notes written by Ginge Kettenbach and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2016-05-11 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Develop all of the skills you need to write clear, concise, and defensible patient/client care notes using a variety of tools, including SOAP notes. This is the ideal resource for any health care professional needing to learn or improve their skills—with simple, straight forward explanations of the hows and whys of documentation. It also keeps pace with the changes in Physical Therapy practice today, emphasizing the Patient/Client Management and WHO’s ICF model.
Download or read book Dreeben Irimia s Introduction to Physical Therapy Practice for Physical Therapist Assistants written by Christina M. Barrett and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2019-11-12 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dreeben-Irimia's Introduction to Physical Therapy Practice for Physical Therapist Assistants, Fourth Edition introduces students to the role of the physical therapist assistant in physical therapy care.
Download or read book Professionalism in Physical Therapy written by Laura Lee (Dolly) Swisher and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2005-02-15 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the role of the physical therapist widens to include more primary care and diagnostic responsibilities, there is a greater need for a single, up-to-date resource that explores professional roles and developments in this changing field. This new book is the definitive reference on this important topic. This concise book provides information on every vital area important to professionalism: documentation, law and ethics, and leadership - all in the context of the five roles of the physical therapist as defined by the APTA's Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, 2nd Edition. Readers will find information on the history of professionalism in physical therapy, the five roles of the physical therapist (Patient/Client Manager, Consultant, Critical Inquirer, Educator, and Administrator), the role of the physical therapist in today's health care system, and professional leadership and development. Case studies, "how to lists" and "tips from the field" encourage critical thinking and provide strategies for various issues. The book also offers tips on preparing a portfolio, determining leadership style, and preparing a professional development plan based on the APTA's five roles. Develops and defines principles and concepts of professionalism to guide physical therapists in times of change Follows the APTA's Guide and includes quotes and information from this document throughout Offers a comprehensive history of physical therapy, with unique information on origins of the profession Offers comprehensive coverage of legal and ethical issues, showing how these issues affect the entire practice of physical therapy Discusses billing and reimbursement practices, with specific information on how to document and bill as an aspect of practice Defines and explains the role of the consultant, both as an autonomous health care provider or as a member of a health care team Features real-life case studies and discussion questions at the end of each chapter to encourage practical application of concepts and test readers' knowledge Provides end-of-chapter "tips" to help readers develop best practices
Download or read book Documentation for Physical Therapist Assistants written by Wendy D. Bircher and published by . This book was released on 2017-09-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores all aspects of SOAP notes with review questions and practice exercises that help you remember must-know information. Demonstrates what to do and what not to do through examples of appropriate and inappropriate notes. Teaches procedures for multiple practice settings with examples of various types of documentation and forms that prepare you for the real world. Follows the standards of the APTA's Guide to Physical Therapy Practice with the proper terminology.
Download or read book Introduction to Physical Therapy for Physical Therapist Assistants written by Olga Dreeben-Irimia and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2010-10-22 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Health Sciences & Professions
Download or read book The Role of the Physical Therapist Assistant written by Holly M. Clynch and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2022-12-05 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are the rules, regulations, and responsibilities of the PTA? What relationship, relevance, and role modeling are required in the PT-PTA relationship? Be prepared for your new role as a PTA. This is the perfect introduction to the history of the Physical Therapist Assistant and their responsibilities today. The 3rd Edition of this groundbreaking text delves into the ever-expanding role of the PTA in the clinical setting as well as the regulations that govern the PTA’s scope of work. Inside, you’ll find the knowledge you need to grow as a PTA…from your first semester through your last. By understanding the importance of this information and how it affects you, your colleagues, and your patients, you’ll be empowered in your new role and in your professional relationships.
Download or read book Effective Documentation for Physical Therapy Professionals Second Edition written by Eric Shamus and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2011-05-09 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive textbook for the documentation material required in all Physical Therapy programs. Physical Therapy is one of the fastest growing professions in the US; if they want to get paid by third parties, they need to have a solid understanding of documentation. This book covers every aspect of documentation including reimbursement and billing, coding, legal issues, PT and PTA communication, as well as utilization review and quality assurance. Market / Audience Primary market are the 30,000 PT students based in the US, attending 210 programs. Secondary market: 155,000 clinicians currently practicing. The primary market for this book, students, has grown by 33% since 2003, when the first edition was published. About the Book From exercise prescriptions to patient evaluations, insurance forms, billing, and much more—Effective Documentation for Physical Therapy Professionals is your best choice for learning when, what, and how to document. Included are every essential aspect of documentation and many sample documents. The easy-to-follow format gives you the professional guidelines, codes, and methodology you need to provide expert documentation. Key Selling Features Includes all aspects of documentation including reimbursement and billing, coding, legal issues, PT-PT and PT-PTA communication, and utilization review/quality assurance. Sample documentation content, forms, exercises and questions are provided as appropriate. Uses current APTA terminology and all pertinent professional association regulations. Includes SOAP guidelines and examples as well as standardized forms and assessment tools The most up-to-date, comprehensive documentation book for Physical Therapy students and practitioners on the market. Contains plenty of examples and exercises to provide practical knowledge to users of the text. Author Profiles Eric Shamus, DPT, PhD, CSCS has taught national and international continuing education courses on Orthopeadics, Sports Medicine, and Manual Therapy, with a focus on documentation and reimbursement. He is presently a professor at Florida Gulf Coast University and works at an outpatient orthopedic facility in Fort Lauderdale. Debra F. Stern, PT, MSM, DBA is an Associate Professor at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL. She serves as a clinical instructor with a focus on geriatrics, neuromuscular disorders, and also coordinates service learning experiences for the school's PT department. She received her BS in Physical Therapy from SUNY Buffalo, her MSM from Rollins College, and her DBAS at Nova Southeastern.
Download or read book The How to Guide to Home Health Therapy Documentation written by Cindy Krafft and published by Beacon Health, a Division of Blr. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Improve your therapy documentation skills today! This best-selling book has been newly updated to improve therapy documentation immediately. This practical resource is the only product on the market that aids PTs, OTs, and SLPs in honing their documentation skills under OASIS-C and complying with the therapy requirements mandated in the home health PPS rules. Through clear examples, real-life scenarios, and the expertise of author Cindy Krafft, PT, MS, therapists will be able to integrate high-quality documentation processes into effective care management practices. This book will teach you how to: Improve therapy documentation accuracy to ensure payment and compliance Coordinate documentation between therapists and other members of the clinical team to improve patient care Prove medical necessity and need for skilled care by practicing accurate documentation Align documentation with functional reassessment and OASIS-C requirements Prevent missed payment and denials and reduce the risk of an audit Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Welcome to the World of Home Health Chapter 2: Documentation: The "D" Word Chapter 3: Medical Necessity Chapter 4: OASIS: Impact on Therapy Practice Chapter 5: Assessments: The Foundation for Medical Necessity Chapter 6: Goals: Measurable and Meaningful Chapter 7: Planning Care: Putting the Pieces Together Chapter 8: Routine Visits: The Need for Ongoing Therapy Chapter 9: Reassessments: Home Health Requirements Chapter 10: Tips for Qualified Therapists Chapter 11: Tips for Therapist Assistants Chapter 12: Tips for Reviewers Chapter 13: The Future of Therapy in Home Health
Download or read book Concepts of Evidence Based Practice for the Physical Therapist Assistant written by Barbara B. Gresham and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2016-01-11 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With physical therapist assistants (PTAs) performing patient interventions under the direction of a physical therapist, you need to know how to read and understand a research article to provide the best possible patient care. The PTA must have a reasonable grasp of current evidence to communicate knowledgeably with the therapist, the patient, and other health-care providers. This text provides the information and skills you need to actively participate in evidence based practice. You’ll enter the world of the clinic with confidence.
Download or read book Fundamentals of the Physical Therapy Examination written by Stacie J. Fruth and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2017-03-09 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fundamentals of the Physical Therapy Examination: Patient Interview and Tests & Measures, Second Edition provides physical therapy students and clinicians with the necessary tools to determine what questions to ask and what tests and measures to perform during a patient exam. This text utilizes a fundamental, step-by-step approach to the subjective and objective portions of the examination process for a broad spectrum of patients. This edition has been updated and revised to reflect the new APTA Guide 3.0, and the Second Edition also includes new and extensive coverage of goniometry and manual muscle testing techniques with more than 300 new photographs.
