Physicians are often one of the top sources physical therapists rely on for referrals. However, they don’t have to be. Today’s expert joins us for a second time, Jarod Carter, PT, DPT, MTC owns cash-based physical therapy clinic, Carter Physiotherapy . He shares some of the secrets to obtaining non-physician referrals.
Author of the book My Cash-Based Practice, Dr. Carter has successfully implemented a cash-based practice. He also finds word of mouth from his own patients as one of the leading sources for referrals. Followed only by athletic trainers, massage therapists, personal trainers and other heathland wellness professionals. Learn how you can tap into these resources to grow your practice by listening to the full podcast now.
In the United States, 250,000 Americans have a spinal cord injury. Today’s expert shares the results of a study that found activity-based rehabilitative strategies can play an important role in promoting physical integrity and functional recovery, even when implemented years after an injury. John W. McDonald,M.D., Ph.D.is the Director of the International Center for Spinal Cord Injury and senior author the study.
The study, Lower Extremity Functional Electrical Stimulation Cycling Promotes Physical & Neurological Recovery In Chronic Spinal Cord Injury, was recently published in the Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine. The research revealed that long-term lower extremity functional electrical stimulation (FES) cycling, as part of a rehabilitation regimen, was linked to substantial improvements in individuals with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI). Prior to this study, exercise was not typically advocated for individuals with a spinal cord injury. To learn more about this exciting new research and the benefits it provides patients with spinal cord injuries, listen to the full podcast now.
Some physical therapists not only meet the needs of their patients but also work for the greater good of the profession. One of those physical therapists is today’s guest. Paul Gaspar, PT, DPT, CCS, Owner of Gaspar Doctors of Physical Therapy and President of Independent Physical Therapists of California recently discussed legislative issues with PT Talker.
The Independent Physical Therapists of California is very similar to the CPTA. The group knows actions speak louder than words. They are very proactive and defend the profession rigorously. Most recent efforts include stopping bill SB381 which prohibits physical therapists from doing joint or spinal manipulation.
As Gaspar predicted, the bill (SB 381) was defeated earlier this week. Learn more about legislative efforts underway in California and their overall impact on physical therapy by listening to the full podcast.
The APTA has been working on a plan to reform payment for outpatient physical therapy services to enhance quality of care, recognize and promote clinical judgment and communicate the value of physical therapy services. To achieve these goals, the APTA has developed a proposed payment model for outpatient services. The alternative payment system (APS) is now known as the physical therapy classification and payment system (PTCPS). The Senior Director of Payment and Practice Management at the APTA, Carmen Elliott, MS, recently joined PT Talker to share details about PTCPS.
The PTCPS will move physical therapy from a procedure based payment system to a per session payment system. The new payment system is based on two concepts. One is the severity of a patient’s condition at the start of care. The second is the intensity of the physical therapy service provided. The current proposal has 3 levels of evaluation and 9 levels of intervention codes to use for patient classification.
Learn more about the timeline for PTCPS and how it will impact your practice by listening to the full podcast now.
Physicians are often one of the top sources physical therapists rely on for referrals. However, they don’t have to be. Today’s expert joins us for a second time, Jarod Carter, PT, DPT, MTC owns cash-based physical therapy clinic, Carter Physiotherapy . He shares some of the secrets to obtaining non-physician referrals.
