April is National Occupational Therapy Month! Occupational Therapy is an important profession that helps people across their lifespan participate in the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. You can read more about Occupational Therapy HERE. In honor of OT month, Therapy Center would like to spotlight a special therapist, […]

You’ve followed the steps: Apply, Inquire, and Repeat! Click HERE for a quick review. Now you’ve got even more to do for the next part of your job search: consider what is most important to you in a new job. In the therapy industry, here are a few things that should be considered: money, flexibility, environment,

Did you know that March is National Athletic Training Month? An athletic trainer is a certified health care professional who practices in the field of sports medicine.  In honor of National Athletic Training Month, we would like to recognize one of our very own. Please take a minute to learn a little about Kevin Hargrave. Where are

You’ve taken the first step by doing your research and then just going for it… You’ve applied for your first job. Now what? Don’t just sit around waiting for the phone to ring. Keep searching for a job and then Apply, Inquire, and Repeat!! 1. You have narrowed down your search and you know what

“The SNF 2013 final rule alters reimbursement rates, changes some procedure codes, penalizes providers who do don’t participate in one quality reporting system, and refuses payment for claims that fail to include other quality measures.” (12/18/12 ASHA Leader) Outcome Reporting: While the SNF 2013 final rule requires reporting to begin on January 1, 2013, the

Finding the perfect job is easier said than done. But there are things you can do to ensure that you’ll make a good decision and you won’t find yourself in an unpleasant situation. 1. First things first…determine what setting is the best fit for you. Pediatrics, hospital, home health, skilled nursing facility, inpatient rehab, outpatient

A complete therapy team– including Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy– is vital to the success of your therapy program as well as the success of your reimbursement under Part A, Part B, and Medicaid. With regards to quality patient care, providing all disciplines of therapy provides a more thorough assessment and intervention program for your

2012 regulations have brought about changes to standard assessment reference windows, coupled with new changes regarding requirements for End of Therapy OMRA’s, making communication between administration and therapy essential to ensuring the best possible RUG date is selected for maximal reimbursement. Add to this the creation of Change of Therapy assessments by CMS, and the

Embracing Our Role as a Stepping Stone from Hospital to Home It is vital, in the face of ongoing healthcare reform and cuts to Medicare and Medicaid funding, that Skilled Nursing Facilities clearly define their place in the continuum of care in local communities. Increased scrutiny on length of stay for acute hospitalizations and rehab

Walker Gardner, who is pursuing his degree in physical therapy at the University of St. Augustine, recently sat down with us to talk about his experience while doing a clinical rotation at our partner in-patient facility, Rehabilitation Hospital of Jennings…He’s got some interesting things to say, check it out… [youtube]uBCs3B2Nsns[/youtube] Watch and read more student