Physical Therapy continuing education is required by nearly every state for licensure renewal. As you may know, Physical Therapists are licensed on a state by state level, not through a central organization like the APTA (American Physical Therapy Association). So the requirements for Physical Therapy continuing education can vary from state to state. Below you […]
Physical Therapy Assessment Documentation
Therapy Assessment Documentation: 3 Tips The assessment in a therapy note is the why behind the treatment you provided during that visit. A great assessment will highlight the necessity for skilled therapy and identify areas that need to be addressed in future treatments. Part of your assessment should include a summary of the patient’s […]
Physical Therapy Daily Note Example
There are 4 main parts to a good therapy daily note. Let’s look at the key components of a physical therapy daily note. The same example can be used for occupational therapy daily notes as well. SOAP Note Physical Therapy The basic outline of a therapy daily note should follow the SOAP format: Subjective, Objective, […]
Home Health Documentation Templates
When I started working as a home health Physical Therapist, I looked everywhere for home health documentation examples. I entered the world of home health from an outpatient clinic, so finding efficient ways to document in the home health setting was difficult at first. When I figured out the basic outline of a good home […]
Employer Paid CEU: Maximizing your Education Allowance
If your employer provides an educational allowance, you understand the importance of maximizing the return on your educational investment. It’s not uncommon for a weekend course to run $500 or more, which can quickly reduce the amount you have available to use for future CEUs. Maximizing Your Employer Education Allowance When considering a continuing education […]