Documentation For Physical Therapy

  documentation for physical therapy: Effective Documentation for Physical Therapy Professionals Eric Shamus, Debra Feingold Stern, 2004 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).
  documentation for physical therapy: Physical Therapy Documentation Mia Erickson, Mia L. Erickson, Rebecca McKnight, Ralph Utzman, 2008 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.
  documentation for physical therapy: Documentation Basics Mia L. Erickson, Becky McKnight, 2005 Complete and accurate documentation is one of the most important skills for a physical therapist assistant to develop and use effectively. Necessary for both students and clinicians, Documentation Basics: A Guide for the Physical Therapist Assistant will teach and explain physical therapy documentation from A to Z. Documentation Basics: A Guide for the Physical Therapist Assistant covers all of the fundamentals for prospective physical therapist assistants preparing to work in the clinic or clinicians looking to refine and update their skills. Mia Erickson and Becky McKnight have also integrated throughout the text the APTA's Guide to PT Practice to provide up-to-date information on the topics integral for proper documentation. What's Inside: Overview of documentation Types of documentation Guidelines for documenting Overview of the PTA's role in patient/client management, from the patient's point of entry to discharge How to write progress notes How to use the PT's initial examinations, evaluations, and plan of care when writing progress notes Legal matters related to documentation Reimbursement basics and documentation requirements The text also contains a section titled SOAP Notes Across the Curriculum, or SNAC. This section provides sample scenarios and practice opportunities for PTA students that can be used in a variety of courses throughout a PTA program. These include: Goniometry Range of motion exercises Wound care Stroke Spinal cord injury Amputation Enter the physical therapy profession confidently with Documentation Basics: A Guide for the Physical Therapist Assistant by your side.
  documentation for physical therapy: Documentation for Physical Therapist Practice Jacqueline A. Osborne, 2015-08-03 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.
  documentation for physical therapy: Documentation for Physical Therapist Assistants Wendy D Bircher, 2017-10-01 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.
  documentation for physical therapy: Physical Therapy Documentation Mia Erickson, Mia L. Erickson, Ralph Utzman, Rebecca McKnight, 2020 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 Instructors in educational settings can visit www.efacultylounge.com for additional materials to be used for teaching 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.
  documentation for physical therapy: Writing Patient/Client Notes Ginge Kettenbach, Sarah Lynn Schlomer, Jill Fitzgerald, 2016-05-11 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.
  documentation for physical therapy: Documenting Functional Outcomes in Physical Therapy Darlene L. Stewart, Susan H. Abeln, 1993 No matter where you work, as a PT you must know how to document your services! Proper documentation is essential because the majority of payment for PT services comes from third-party payors -- and proper documentation promotes quality care. Count on this vital resource for all the information you need to document your work effectively! * Case studies clearly demonstrate both appropriate and poor documentation * Practical tips help you expedite the claims process and guarantee a successful outcome
  documentation for physical therapy: Documentation for Rehabilitation- E-Book Lori Quinn, James Gordon, 2009-12-18 Four NEW chapters address additional aspects of documentation that rehabilitation professionals will encounter in practice: Legal aspects of documentation Documentation in pediatrics Payment policy and coding Computerized documentation
  documentation for physical therapy: Professionalism in Physical Therapy Laura Lee (Dolly) Swisher, Catherine G. Page, 2005-02-15 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
  documentation for physical therapy: Dreeben-Irimia’s Introduction to Physical Therapy Practice for Physical Therapist Assistants Christina M. Barrett, 2019-11-12 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.
  documentation for physical therapy: Guide to Physical Therapist Practice American Physical Therapy Association (1921- ), 2001-01-01 This text guides patterns of practice; improves quality of care; promotes appropriate use of health care services; and explains physical therapist practice to insurers, policymakers, and other health care professionals. This edition continues to be a resource for both daily practice and professional education.
  documentation for physical therapy: Lukan's Documentation for Physical Therapist Assistants Wendy D. Bircher, Marianne Lukan, 2007-10 How important is documentation? Very! Physical Therapist Assistants must provide the proper documentation to assure all forms of reimbursement (including third party) for their services. And, appropriate documentation also addresses issues of patient confidentiality, HIPAA requirements, and the ever-increasing demands of legal and ethical practice in a litigious society. Build your students' documentation skills and their confidence, step by step, with the guidance and practice they'll find inside the 3rd Edition. They'll be prepared to meet the technological challenges of today...and tomorrow. - Review questions and practice exercises help readers assess their understanding of all aspects of SOAP notes. - Examples of appropriate and inappropriate notes show what and what not to do. - Examples of different types of documentation and forms illustrate procedures in different practice settings. - All of the terminology adheres to the APTA's Guide to Physical Therapy Practice.
  documentation for physical therapy: Documenting Physical Therapy Angela Marie Baeten, Michael L. Moran, Lynn M. Phillippi, 1999 Documenting Physical Therapy provides practitioners with the tools necessary to make documentation a successful and beneficial part of clinical practice. Using the reviewer's perspective, emphasis is placed on documenting components that are essential for coverage determinations.
  documentation for physical therapy: Primary Care for the Physical Therapist William R. Vanwye, William G. Boissonnault, 2020-01-01 - NEW! Updated content throughout the text reflects the current state of primary care and physical therapy practice. - NEW! New chapter on electrodiagnostic testing helps familiarize physical therapists with indications for electrodiagnostic testing and implications of test results to their clinical decision-making. - NEW! New chapter on patients with a history of trauma emphasizes the red flags that physical therapists need to recognize for timely patient referral for appropriate tests. - NEW! Updated information on how to screen and examine the healthy population enhances understanding of the foundations of practice and the role that physical therapists can fill in primary care models.
  documentation for physical therapy: The Role of the Physical Therapist Assistant Holly M. Clynch, 2016-10-05 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 2nd Edition of this groundbreaking 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.
  documentation for physical therapy: Fundamentals of Tests and Measures for the Physical Therapist Assistant Stacie J. Fruth, Carol Fawcett, 2019-02-26 Fundamentals of Tests and Measures for the Physical Therapist Assistant provides students with the tools required to interpret the physical therapy evaluation and replicate the measurements and tests. This text guides students in learning how to utilize case information and documentation furnished by the PT to assist in the follow-up treatment.
  documentation for physical therapy: Documentation for the Physical Therapist Assistant Wendy D. Bircher, 2021-10-15 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.
  documentation for physical therapy: Physical Therapy Documentation Mia L. Erickson, Ralph Utzman, Rebecca McKnight, 2020 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--
  documentation for physical therapy: Documentation Basics for the Physical Therapist Assistant Mia Erickson, Rebecca McKnight, 2024-06-01 Complete and accurate documentation is one of the most important skills for a physical therapist assistant to develop and use effectively. The new Third Edition of Documentation Basics for the Physical Therapist Assistant continues the path of teaching the student and clinician documentation from A to Z. Mia Erickson and Rebecca McKnight have updated this Third Edition to reflect changes in the ever-evolving profession. Newly addressed are the changes in documentation requirements for major payers, changes in the disablement models used, and the increasingly common use of electronic documentation in the physical therapy profession. Features inside the Third Edition: Readers are encouraged to think about disablement and disablement concepts when writing notes How to document impairments in body structure and function but more importantly activity limitations and participation restriction Descriptions of the differences in documentation methods using a computer vs paper chart Evidence tied to benefits and challenges of computerized documentation Documenting the rationale for treatment and the unique skills of the physical therapist assistant in patient management New inside the Third Edition: Incorporation of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health disablement model Chapter on electronic documentation Screenshot examples of the popular WebPT® electronic medical record platform Updated chapters on reimbursement and legal issues Additional examples for student practice included in each chapter Included with the text are online supplemental materials for faculty use in the classroom. Documentation Basics for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Third Edition is the perfect guide for all physical therapist assistant students and clinicians who want to update and refine their knowledge and skills in documentation.
  documentation for physical therapy: The How-to Guide to Home Health Therapy Documentation Cindy Krafft, 2013 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
  documentation for physical therapy: Physical Therapy Clinical Handbook for PTAs Olga Dreeben-Irimia, 2013 Physical Therapy Clinical Handbook for PTAs, Second Edition, is a concise and condensed clinical pocket guide designed specifically to help physical therapist assistants and physical therapist assistant students easily obtain helpful evidence-based information. This succinct, summarizing pocket-guide covers the evaluative as well as interventional aspect of physical therapy and offers immediate guidance concerning physical therapy data collection and interventions in various clinical settings including musculoskeletal, neurologic, cardiopulmonary, integumentary, geriatric, pediatric and acute care. With its portable and user-friendly format, this handbook is a valuable resource for physical therapist assistant students during the education training program and throughout clinical practice. The Second Edition features a new and unique look at physical therapy in acute care provided by PTAs. Acute care topics include musculoskeletal and neurological acute care, as well as the significant factors in acute care to consider while applying physical therapy to patients with endocrine, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and oncological disorders/diseases. The Second Edition contains physical therapy terminology reflecting current physical therapy practice according to the APTA's Guide to Physical Therapist Practice and also includes guidelines from the CDC and JCAHO. Appendices contain helpful balance assessment forms, and cardiac and integumentary patient education forms.
  documentation for physical therapy: Effective Documentation for Physical Therapy Professionals, Second Edition Eric Shamus, Debra F. Stern, 2011-05-09 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.
  documentation for physical therapy: Dutton's Introduction to Physical Therapy and Patient Skills Mark Dutton, 2014-01-13 Written by a practicing physical therapist, this comprehensive textbook provides the conceptual framework necessary to understand every aspect of physical therapy and eventually perform physical therapy intervention. Includes a companion DVD that provides video coverage of more than fifty techniques discussed in the book.--From publisher description.
  documentation for physical therapy: Introduction to Physical Therapy for Physical Therapist Assistants Olga Dreeben-Irimia, 2010-10-22 Health Sciences & Professions
  documentation for physical therapy: Pharmacology for the Physical Therapist Peter Panus, Bertram G. Katzung, Erin E. Jobst, Suzanne Tinsley, Susan B. Masters, Anthony J. Trevor, 2008-10-15 The first pharmacology book for physical therapists written by physical therapists and PhD pharmacologists A Doody's Core Title for 2011! Based on the classic Katzung's Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, this ground-breaking book illuminates the ever-expanding role of pharmacology in rehabilitation practice. In it you'll find unmatched insights on the full range of pharmacology topics, from drug receptor pharmacodynamics and general anesthetics, to cancer chemotherapy-all told from the vantage point of the authors' extensive first-hand experience. Features: Complete, up-to-date descriptions of common adverse drug reactions relevant to physical therapy Explanations of how drugs can potentially disrupt functional and clinical outcomes, along with corresponding physical therapy-based solutions to overcome these issues “Problem-Oriented Patient Studies” (POPS), which feature the patient as the focal point of the case rather than drug therapy itself “Preparations Available” boxes that provide at-a-glance summaries of the drugs available to treat specific conditions and disorders Glossary of need-to-know terms
  documentation for physical therapy: Fundamentals of the Physical Therapy Examination Fruth, 2017-03-09 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.
  documentation for physical therapy: Acute Care Handbook for Physical Therapists - E-Book Jaime C. Paz, Michele P. West, 2013-10-04 - NEW! Restructured table of contents helps you quickly locate information. - NEW! Language from the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) model adopted by the American Physical Therapy Association increases your familiarity with terminology. - NEW! New intervention algorithms along with existing algorithms break clinical decision-making into individual steps and sharpens your on-the-spot critical-thinking skills. - NEW! A quick-reference appendix covering abbreviations commonly found in the acute care environment supplies the translation tools you need, while flagging any abbreviations that may be harmful to the patient.
  documentation for physical therapy: Documentation for Rehabilitation: A Guide to Reimbursement and Clinical Decision Making in Physical Therapy William McGhee, 2020-02-24 Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. An innovative new case-based approach to teaching and learning documentation in rehabilitation Written by experienced physical therapists with real-world as well as teaching experience, Documentation in Rehabilitation: A Guide to Reimbursement and Clinical Decision Making offers a refreshing new and student-friendly approach to learning this important topic. For the most engaging learning experience possible, readers will find cases, videos that vividly portray the cases in real-life scenarios, and role playing opportunities, along with a workbook filled with activities that can be used as student assignments. The book’s content has been carefully edited to assure inclusion of everything instructors and students must know, including: how to write patient/client care notes; steps and framework for documentation that incorporate the document guidelines; how to document clinical decision making (includes evidence-based practice), and reimbursement and coding.
  documentation for physical therapy: Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction Diane Dirette, 2019-12-17 Designed to help students become effective, reflective practitioners, this fully updated edition of the most widely used occupational therapy text for the course continues to emphasize the “whys” as well as the “how-tos” of holistic assessment and treatment. Now in striking full color and co-edited by renowned educators and authors Diane Powers Dirette and Sharon Gutman, Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction, Eighth Edition features expert coverage of the latest assessment techniques and most recent trends in clinical practice. In addition, the book now explicitly integrates “Frames of Reference” to help students connect theories to practice and features a new six-part organization, thirteen all-new chapters, new pedagogy, and more.
  documentation for physical therapy: Introduction to Physical Therapy for Physical Therapist Assistants Olga Dreeben-Irimia, 2010-08-27 Written specifically for Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) students, this text is an excellent introduction for physical therapist assistant’s education. This new edition includes updated information regarding the relationship between the Physical Therapist (PT) and PTA and key concepts of the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice for better understanding of clinical guidelines. It also includes new information regarding clinical trends in physical therapy. Utilizing this text specifically for PTAs, instructors can introduce students to information regarding professionalism, professional roles, interpersonal communication, physical therapist’s behavior and conduct, teaching and learning, and evidence based practice. This comprehensive text will provide a valuable resource throughout the physical therapist assistant’s education and training throughout the entire duration of the PTA program. New to Second Edition: Distinctive description of physical therapy developments from its Formative Years (1914-1920) to the APTA’s “Vision and Application of Scientific Pursuit” of today PTA’s usage of the APTA's “Guide to Physical Therapist Practice” Differences between physical therapy and medical diagnosis Contemporary clinical trends regarding wellness, health promotion and disease prevention Instructor Resources: Transition Guide, PowerPoint slides and TestBank
  documentation for physical therapy: Physical Therapy Case Files: Neurological Rehabilitation Annie Burke-Doe, 2013-10-06 SHARPEN YOUR CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS AND PREPARE FOR REAL-WORLD PRACTICE WITH CLINICAL CASES New in the authoritative Case Files series, Physical Therapy Case Files: Neurological Rehabilitation gives you case studies that illustrate critical concepts you need to build and enhance your skills in physical therapy. Each case includes a discussion of the health condition, examination, evaluation, diagnosis, plan of care and interventions, evidence-based practice recommendations, and references. NPTE-style review questions accompanying each case reinforce your learning. With Physical Therapy Case Files: Neurological Rehabilitation, everything you need to succeed in the clinic and on the NPTE is right here in your hands. 31 acute-care cases with National Physical Therapy Examination-style review questions help you learn best practices in the context of patient care Enhance your practice with evidence-based cases written by leading clinicians, researchers, and academics Includes evidence-based ratings for examination and treatment plans Perfect for coursework use and NPTE preparation
  documentation for physical therapy: Documentation for Rehabilitation - E-Book Lori Quinn, James Gordon, 2015-11-18 - NEW Standardized Outcome Measures chapter leads to better care and patient management by helping you select the right outcome measures for use in evaluations, re-evaluations, and discharge summaries. - UPDATED content is based on data from current research, federal policies and APTA guidelines, including incorporation of new terminology from the Guide to Physical Therapist 3.0 and ICD-10 coding. - EXPANDED number of case examples covers an even broader range of clinical practice areas.
  documentation for physical therapy: Introduction to Physical Therapy Michael A. Pagliarulo, 2007 This edition includes an overview of both the profession and the clinical practice of physical therapy. Each chapter offers helpful learning tools, including a chapter outline, key terms, learning objectives, questions to ask, summaries, and review questions.
  documentation for physical therapy: Documentation for Rehabilitation - E-Book Lori Quinn, James Gordon, 2024-04-12 Better patient management starts with better documentation! Documentation for Rehabilitation, 4th Edition demonstrates how to accurately document treatment progress and patient outcomes using a framework for clinical reasoning based on the International Classification for Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) model adopted by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). The documentation guidelines in this practical resource are easily adaptable to different practice settings and patient populations in physical therapy and physical therapy assisting. Realistic examples and practice exercises reinforce the understanding and application of concepts, improving skills in both documentation and clinical reasoning. - Workbook/textbook format with examples and exercises in each chapter helps reinforce understanding of concepts. - Coverage of practice settings includes documentation examples in acute care, rehabilitation, outpatient, home care, nursing homes, pediatrics, school, and community settings. - Case examples for a multitude of documentation types include initial evaluations, progress notes, daily notes, letters to insurance companies, Medicare documentation, and documentation in specialized settings. - NEW! Movement Analysis – Linking Activities and Impairments content addresses issues related to diagnosis. - NEW! An eBook version, included with print purchase, provides access to all the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. - Updated case examples provide clinical context for patient documentation. - Revised content, including updated terminology from the latest updates to the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, provides the most current information needed to be an effective practitioner. - Updated references ensure content is current and applicable for today's practice.
  documentation for physical therapy: Orthopaedics for the Physical Therapist Assistant Mark Dutton, 2011-04-15 Broad overview of orthopaedics for the physical therapist, consisting of a comprehense description of the anatomy and biomechanics of each area of the spine, pelvis, and TMJ, followed by detailed explanations on the re-evaluation and treatment of each of the various areas are given with an emphasis on techniques that are evidence-based.
  documentation for physical therapy: Ask a Manager Alison Green, 2018-05-01 'I'm a HUGE fan of Alison Green's Ask a Manager column. This book is even better' Robert Sutton, author of The No Asshole Rule and The Asshole Survival Guide 'Ask A Manager is the book I wish I'd had in my desk drawer when I was starting out (or even, let's be honest, fifteen years in)' - Sarah Knight, New York Times bestselling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck A witty, practical guide to navigating 200 difficult professional conversations Ten years as a workplace advice columnist has taught Alison Green that people avoid awkward conversations in the office because they don't know what to say. Thankfully, Alison does. In this incredibly helpful book, she takes on the tough discussions you may need to have during your career. You'll learn what to say when: · colleagues push their work on you - then take credit for it · you accidentally trash-talk someone in an email and hit 'reply all' · you're being micromanaged - or not being managed at all · your boss seems unhappy with your work · you got too drunk at the Christmas party With sharp, sage advice and candid letters from real-life readers, Ask a Manager will help you successfully navigate the stormy seas of office life.
  documentation for physical therapy: Physical Therapy Case Files: Acute Care Erin E. Jobst, 2013-04-05 SHARPEN YOUR CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS AND PREPARE FOR REAL-WORLD PRACTICE WITH CLINICAL CASES New in the authoritative Case Files series, Physical Therapy Case Files: Acute Care gives you case studies that illustrate critical concepts you need to build and enhance your skills in physical therapy. Each case includes a discussion of the health condition, examination, evaluation, diagnosis, plan of care andinterventions, evidence-based practice recommendations, andreferences. NPTE-style review questions accompanying eachcase reinforce your learning. With Physical Therapy Case Files: Acute Care, everything you need to succeed in the clinic and on the NPTE is right here in your hands. 31 acute-care cases with National Physical Therapy Examination-style review questions help you learn best practices in the context of patient care Enhance your practice with evidence-based cases written by leading clinicians, researchers, and academics Includes evidence-based ratings for examination and treatment plans Perfect for coursework use and NPTE preparation
  documentation for physical therapy: Dreeben-Irimia's Introduction to Physical Therapy Practice with Navigate Advantage Access Mark Dutton, 2024-10-04 Dreeben-Irimia's Introduction to Physical Therapy Practice, Fifth Edition uncovers the “what,” “why,” and “how” of physical therapy. The text thoroughly describes who provides physical therapy, in what setting, and how physical therapists and physical therapist assistants interact with patients, each other, and other healthcare professionals. The Fifth Edition delves into the tools and competencies physical therapists and physical therapist assistants use to care for a diverse population of people in a variety of clinical settings. The book discusses what it means to practice legally, ethically, and professionally, including practical communication skills.
  documentation for physical therapy: Total Knee Arthroplasty James Alan Rand, 1993 This comprehensive reference on total knee arthroplasty describes all surgical techniques and prosthetic designs for primary and revision arthroplasty, discusses every aspect of patient selection, preoperative planning, and intraoperative and postoperative care.
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