Old Boats: A Lesson in Physical Therapy and Partnership
My friends and I are passionate about fishing. So we all chipped in and bought a classic boat, a 1978 Lund with a console drive and twin 35HP Evinrude outboard motors; it was my wife’s grandpa’s walleye boat. It was a classic, but not one of those nice classics. It needed some TLC, but if […]
Why should your physical therapy services billing be accurate and documented?
Is the billing process at your physical therapy practice less than perfect? You’d benefit from optimizing your billing process as much as possible. Learn why you should be keeping your PT billing accurate and well maintained. Keep reading below. Why should physical therapy services keep their billing accurate and well documented? Alliance PTP can help […]
How to open your PT clinic: 5 basic steps you’ll need to take
Opening a physical therapy clinic all on your own can provide several benefits. It provides greater independence, offers the potential for greater income and helps you grow your business skills. If you’ve never opened your own clinic before, you may need some guidance figuring out how to do it. Take a look at some of […]
Our OSHA compliance checklist to help you avoid penalties
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is an agency within the U.S. Department of Labor. It regulates workplaces and worker safety. Employers and workers within the U.S. are subject to OSHA regulations. If they are found noncompliant during an inspection, they may be subject to penalties and fines. You’ll want to make sure you […]
4 ways to get more patients into your physical therapy clinic
Has your physical therapy clinic been struggling to entice and retain a client base that meets your business goals? If you need a little extra assistance getting more patients through the door of your physical therapy clinic, here’s what you need to know. How can you get more patients into your physical therapy clinic? Alliance […]
The PT clinic’s Medicare compliance checklist
Medicare is a type of federal health insurance. It’s for people who are 65 years of age and above, young people with disabilities, and those with certain qualifying health conditions. Medicare may cover three different sectors. These are hospital insurance, medical insurance and prescription drug coverage. Are you a physical therapy owner who frequently sees […]
Being seen in physical therapy
Attending physical therapy school at the University of Illinois in Chicago during what is now referred to as the late 20th century, was an eye-opening experience for me. As a high school and undergraduate student, academic work came easily to me, except for calculus. I coasted by relying primarily on my gut instincts and intuition. […]
Our ADA compliance checklist for physical therapy clinics
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a law that was passed in 1990. It accommodates people who have disabilities and prohibits discrimination against them. This law was put into place to protect people who have disabilities from being discriminated against in several different sectors. These include employment, state and local services, public transit, telecommunications, […]
I have a sharp, stabbing pain in my knee that comes and goes: What is it?
Knee pain can seriously put a damper on your daily activities, especially if it’s unpredictable and intense. If you need some help figuring out the source of your knee pain, keep reading below for some potential causes and treatments. What are some of the causes of sharp, stabbing knee pain that comes and goes? What […]
What you should know about the growing physical therapy private equity landscape
Private equity is a term used to describe when a group of shareholders purchase pieces of a private company’s financial equity. It’s classified as a form of alternative investment. The shareholders will oversee the private company for a period of time and make improvements, before selling it. Investors will typically go for businesses that have […]
The highest-paying jobs in the physical therapy industry
The physical therapy industry is a steadily growing one. It’s also a well-paying industry for those who have received the right accreditations and certifications. If you’re looking for information on some of the most well-compensated jobs in the physical therapy industry, keep reading to learn more. What are some of the highest-paying jobs in the […]
The benefits of work-from-home physical therapy jobs
The beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic signaled a new era for physical therapists. Clinics that delivered in-person physical therapy sessions to their patients each day were forced to consider switching to virtual services or risk their business going under. With the switch, many learned that virtual physical therapy services are just as effective as in-person […]