Re: Staff additions for Outpatient PT clinc

[Guest guest]

Hi Kai,

We have always looked to Cardon www.cardonrehab.com first when looking for

quality treatment tables.

Staffing depends on what you are comfortable with. Be aware that insurances

in some states are now paying less for PTA treatment. I don't think PA has

that problem yet but it is an unfortunate reality that you have to look at.

A good PT, PTA team can be really productive in the outpatient setting but

getting the right person is the most important thing. If your clinic is a

high manual therapy clinic, then you need to be sure what the PA practice

act allows a PTA to do. Most states limit the amount and/or types of manual

therapy allowed by the PTA so that may impact on your clinic. If the PTA

cannot do most of the treatments recommended by the PT's then they will not

provide the service needed to your clinic.

So look at reimbursement/payment issues, look at service issues, look at

practice act issues but most importantly find the best licensed person

available.

M. Howell, P.T., M.P.T.

Howell Physical Therapy

Eagle, Idaho

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From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On Behalf

Of Kai Pedersen

Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 9:01 PM

To: PTManager

Subject: Staff additions for Outpatient PT clinc

Dear Group,

My small outpatient clinic is growing in volume from an avg of 50 visits /

wk last year to 70 so far this year and over 80 the last few weeks. I am

tiring of working 12 hour days and have brought in a very good per diem PT 2

days a week and an experienced aide (brings patients back, cleans tables,

and manages laundry.). Would I be better off increasing the number of days

the PT works or to bring in a PTA that I could get for less money? I

emphasize quality manual therapy and giving each patient significant

attention. Are there many of you out there who do not use PTAs?

Any suggesions for a brand and source of good HI / LO manual treatment

tables?

Thanks,

Kai Pedersen PT

Owner, South Mountain Physical Therapy, LLC

Wernersville, PA

[Guest guest]

Hi Kai,

We have always looked to Cardon www.cardonrehab.com first when looking for

quality treatment tables.

Staffing depends on what you are comfortable with. Be aware that insurances

in some states are now paying less for PTA treatment. I don't think PA has

that problem yet but it is an unfortunate reality that you have to look at.

A good PT, PTA team can be really productive in the outpatient setting but

getting the right person is the most important thing. If your clinic is a

high manual therapy clinic, then you need to be sure what the PA practice

act allows a PTA to do. Most states limit the amount and/or types of manual

therapy allowed by the PTA so that may impact on your clinic. If the PTA

cannot do most of the treatments recommended by the PT's then they will not

provide the service needed to your clinic.

So look at reimbursement/payment issues, look at service issues, look at

practice act issues but most importantly find the best licensed person

available.

M. Howell, P.T., M.P.T.

Howell Physical Therapy

Eagle, Idaho

thowell@...

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From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On Behalf

Of Kai Pedersen

Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 9:01 PM

To: PTManager

Subject: Staff additions for Outpatient PT clinc

Dear Group,

My small outpatient clinic is growing in volume from an avg of 50 visits /

wk last year to 70 so far this year and over 80 the last few weeks. I am

tiring of working 12 hour days and have brought in a very good per diem PT 2

days a week and an experienced aide (brings patients back, cleans tables,

and manages laundry.). Would I be better off increasing the number of days

the PT works or to bring in a PTA that I could get for less money? I

emphasize quality manual therapy and giving each patient significant

attention. Are there many of you out there who do not use PTAs?

Any suggesions for a brand and source of good HI / LO manual treatment

tables?

Thanks,

Kai Pedersen PT

Owner, South Mountain Physical Therapy, LLC

Wernersville, PA

[Guest guest]

I worked as a PTA for 8 years, and have been a PT for nearly 14 years

now. I've owned my own practice for the last 8 years with a partner, and

there are now 6 PT's working here, and we are about to hire 1 or 2 more.

Although I've known some PTA's with excellent manual therapy skills, if

your goal really is this: " I

emphasize quality manual therapy and giving each patient significant

attention, " Then you really must hire a PT. The ability to employ

quality evaluative skills while providing treatment on an ongoing basis

is absolutely necessary for the highest quality therapy.

Bruk Ballenger, PT

CSCS, USAT Level I Coach

Real Rehab Physical Therapy

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