A - IPTA offers recruiting assistance in several areas: address list rental for mailings, advertising in our publications, advertising and job posting on this Web site and one-on-one contact with the attendees at our conferences as an exhibitor. Please see our Recruiting page for details.

A New Hampshire licensed Physical therapist is a highly educated and skilled professional specializing in physical therapy. The Physical therapist works in cooperation other health professionals, as an integral member of the health care team in hospitals, private clinics, secondary schools, and other health care settings. A New Hampshire licensed Physical Therapist Assistant is someone who provides therapy under the supervision of a New Hampshire licensed physical therapist. See similar questions...

The North Carolina Long Term Care Ombudsman Program investigates and attempts to resolve the concerns or complaints of residents and families as effectively as possible. The ombudsmen work with facility staff and with public and private agencies on behalf of residents who need assistance. Residents and others making complaints are involved to the extent they choose to be. See similar questions...

Forty-three states have some form of direct access. Some state physical therapy practice acts require a diagnosis before a patient can see a therapist (this is the case in California, Michigan, and Colorado to name a few). Other states allow patients to go directly to physical therapists. In most cases, if you are not making significant improvement within 30 days, the therapist will refer you to/back to your physician. See similar questions...

Yes. When you return to your physician for a follow-up visit, your therapist wil send a progress note with you. It is important that you let the therapist know when you are returning to see the doctor. If you do not have a follow-up appointment, the therapist will send a note when you are finished with physical therapy. See similar questions...

Sandy Physical Therapy we treat a wide variety of injuries stemming from work, car accident, sports or disease. We specialize in treatment of orthopedic problems. These include neck and low back pain, shoulder, elbow, knee, and foot injuries, posture problems, TMJ and repetitive work injuries. We also provide rehabilitation after surgery for rotator cuff repair, total knee replacement, ACL reconstruction, ankle reconstruction, disc surgery of the spine and sport or exercise related injuries. See similar questions...

Who is better to see, a PT that works for a physician or a PT that owns a private practice? We leave it up to you to draw your own conclusions but here are some facts. The studies indicate there were more treatments (visits per patient were 39% to 45% higher in physician owned clinics) and the cost was greater for those patients that attended a physician owned physical therapy practice (both gross and net revenue per patient were 30% to 40% higher) (1). See similar questions...

Physical therapy places great emphasis on the evaluation process. Your physical therapist will take the time to talk with you and perform a thorough physical evaluation to identify the dysfunction that causes your pain. Your physical therapist will plan a treatment regimen suited to your individual problem and begin working to restore proper motion and ease discomfort. See similar questions...

Oftentimes, your physician will give you a recommendation or a listing of physical therapists in your area. Sometimes your insurance company will guide you with regard to who is "in network" for your insurance plan. If you have a specific request, you need to let your physician or insurance company know. Ultimately, however, the decision as to where you receive your care is up to you. Back to Top See similar questions...

A With your permission and sufficient interest on the part of your therapist, we can work cooperatively with your therapist. To remove us from being "in the middle," for example, we can provide your therapist with the CHAANGE materials you have purchased so that you'll receive your weekly materials directly from your current therapist. In fact, after working with CHAANGE your therapist may consider joining our team and we would certainly welcome them to do so. See similar questions...

Word of mouth or a referral from a friend are often the best places to start. If you have an HMO or insurance that will pay for therapy, you can obtain a list of therapists who are covered under your plan. Other ways to find a therapist include calling a local hospital or mental health center, contacting your state psychological association, using the yellow pages or the internet. Be a cautious consumer! Ask about credentials, experience, specialties and professional activities. See similar questions...

Our Admission coordinators are prepared to help determine the type of treatment you may need. If Menninger does not meet your needs, we will do our best to suggest resources in your area. We work with treaters across the country, many of whom are alumni of Menninger training programs. Yes. We routinely help verify insurance benefits, obtain precertification for admission and facilitate reimbursement from your insurance company for the treatment you receive at Menninger. See similar questions...

Yes, students accepted into the nursing program must complete a Nursing Assistant course or have a current state Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC). However, keep in mind that in order to receive points toward selection, an applicant must possess current certification as a Nursing Assistant Certified and submit their credential number on their nursing application (Statement of Intent). See similar questions...