Re: Some help please- Nursing vs. PT!

[Guest guest]

What I see missing in this conversation thread is the focus on the

patient. As a manager, I am acutely aware of the need to watch

productivity. However, in this case, I would defend the staff member's

decreased productivity since this appears to be a non-billable service.

Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech Language

Pathologists are all in unique positions within the acute care setting.

We are the experts and need to not let our egos get in the way of

providing the highest quality of care focused on the patient needs, not

only what is billable. It is just as unethical to make a determination

of a care plan based upon payer source as it is to bill fraudulently.

Greg Hamilton, P.T.

Director Inpatient Rehabilitation Services

St. 's Hospital

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