Rehab Therapy Associations
NYSportsMed partnering with nonprofit to host injury prevention workshops
NY SportsMed plans on partnering with Back on My Feet (BoMF) to host injury prevention and assessment workshops for the organization's coaches and volunteers.The nonprofit organization is dedicated to helping the homeless and underserved population in the local area. Their main goal is to help the homeless regain independence and self-sufficiency by building a community that focuses on running....
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7/17/2012
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Physical therapists discuss the benefits of being healthy on the job
Individuals with physical therapy jobs often have a certain opinion over how someone should live their lives to the fullest in order to promote healthy living. As a result of this, many physical therapists offer advice over what can lead to a healthy lifestyle.The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) recently kicked off its September Workplace Wellness initiative in order to teach individuals in the corporate world about staying healthy while on the job, according to Medical News Today....
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9/13/2010
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GSU PT students meet Marquette Challenge
This year, students at Governors State University (GSU) in Illinois who are preparing for PT jobs raised about $3,000 for the American Physical Therapy Association's Foundation for Physical Therapy, in an a program that has become known as the Marquette Challenge.Starting in 1989 physical therapy students at Marquette University in Milwaukee have challenged members of other physical therapy programs around the country to raise money for the foundation, eNewsPF.com reports....
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7/29/2010
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Illinois governor vetoes bill, preventing doctors from hiring physical therapists
Citing anticipated increases in healthcare costs for citizens, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn vetoed a state Senate bill on Friday that would have allowed doctors to hire and form partnerships with physical therapists.The decision to veto the bill falls in line with the opinion of the Illinois Physical Therapy Association, which opposes partnerships between doctors and those with PT jobs, as they believe the arrangement divides profits and borders on illegal fee-splitting, ChicagoBreakingBusiness....
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7/28/2010
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Work experience helps focus career goals of budding physical therapist
Because of the wide array of settings, geographic locations and specialties that those looking for physical therapy jobs can choose between, increasingly more young professionals are turning to travel jobs or per diem employment to gain experience and insight into their field....
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7/13/2010
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Reimbursement rates, trending programs main concern for California PT
Having operated Central Valley Physical Therapy clinic for more than two decades, Karrie Gonzales from Stockton, California, has seen industry trends come and go and gained enough experience to aim for development in the future.Perhaps the most obvious change in the PT world over the past 10 years has been the waning reimbursement rates for physical therapy, RecordNet.com reports....
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7/13/2010
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APTA to host Conference on Aging at UIndy
Employment experts have decidedly stated that the physical therapy field is slated for nearly unrivaled growth in the coming years, and an aging US population is one main factor in the industry expansion.Responding to this critical trend, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has launched the Exercise and Physical Activity in Aging Conference to bring together top researchers, leaders in physical therapy jobs and those looking to learn from their colleagues....
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7/7/2010
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Physical therapy seminars promote continued education
Professionals in physical therapy jobs often make a point to stay up to date on new developments in their field. Advancements in modern technology, combined with the development of new techniques and programs, give physical therapists the opportunity to keep learning even after their formal education has ended. Some find that online courses can help them keep abreast of such new developments....
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6/21/2010
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Physical therapists recognized for work
Some professionals in physical therapy jobs are extremely dedicated to their work. Whether they choose to pioneer new techniques, or simply put in extra effort, from time to time these individuals are recognized for their endeavors. Two such individuals in physical therapy jobs recently received awards for their work, the Cincinatti Enquirer reported. The College of Mount St. Joseph announced the recipients of its Physical Therapy Community Awards for 2010....
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6/2/2010
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Recipient of APTA Federal Legislative Award announced
Many who work in physical therapy jobs choose the career path because they find it rewarding and stimulating. Additionally, this line of work allows such individuals to use their skills in order to improve the lives of those who suffer from sports-related injuries, are recovering from accidents, or who have debilitating conditions that impair their movement....
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5/18/2010
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Physical therapists in New York to close doors on May 18
Physical therapists in New York will close their clinics on May 18 to voice their call for the state legislature to end "specialty" co-payment obligation for rehabilitative services.The New York Physical Therapy Association recently announced that the "Lobby Day" will bring hundreds of physical therapy professionals and students to Albany, where legislation to end the imposition of additional co-pays for physical therapy services is being discussed....
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4/28/2010
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Michigan, Louisiana hold speech language pathology conferences this weekend
Through Saturday, March 27, more than 500 speech-language pathologists, researchers and vendors from Michigan are expected to attend the Michigan Speech-Language-Hearing Association's (MSHA) annual conference in Kalamazoo.During the three-day event, professionals will confer over the industry's best practices, and share ideas over opportunities for cutting-edge research, the Kalamazoo Gazette reports....
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3/29/2010
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New York PTs to protest rising co-pays at state capitol
On May 18th, physical therapists in New York State will recognize the New York Physical Therapy Association's (NYPTA) Lobby Day, by closing their doors and rallying for a reduction of patient co-payments at the state's capitol.Last year, Senate Bill S.4321 and State Assembly Bill A.8171 were introduced to end the obligation of additional co-pays for physical therapy services....
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3/27/2010
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Physical therapists broadcast 'Cover the Uninsured Week'
Practicing physical therapy can often demand an intimate relationship with patients, as practitioners work to help others recover some physical ability or overcome a debilitating condition. But sometimes, the relationship demands that physical therapists battle for their patients' entitlement to their services....
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3/11/2010
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New occupational therapy study questions limits of drivers with dementia
The safety of older drivers continues to be a primary focus for practitioners and researchers in the occupational therapy field. While investigators have traditionally said that drivers with dementia and early Alzheimer's disease may continue to drive for extended periods of time as long as they are monitored and routinely evaluated, new research calls these recommendations into question....
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3/8/2010
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Occupational therapists target interventions for older drivers
Employment experts have long expected the aging US population to spur growth in the healthcare industry. Specifically in the occupational therapy field, specialists are beginning to focus on preventative strategies that may help older drivers avoid injuries that take place on the road....
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3/5/2010
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Downers Grove, Illinois, debates new physical therapy center
A rehab therapy and fitness center could soon be launched in downtown Downers Grove, Illinois, brining physical therapy jobs to the area, and extending care to community residents.ATI Physical Therapy Center has applied to move into a vacant building in the Acadia on the Green development near Main Street and Burlington Avenue, MySuburbanLife.com reports.The Downers Grove Village Council, which presides over the Chicago suburb, is expected to vote on a lease agreement with ATI in early March....
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2/26/2010
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Physical therapy career offers travel, employment options
In a stressed job market, Americans have been more attentive to the claims of career experts and projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics that show a growing demand for jobs in the healthcare sector.But a recent release by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) specifically demonstrated the anticipated growth and direction of the physical therapy field....
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2/25/2010
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Northwest Community Hospital eyes physical therapy center in Illinois
Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, Illinois, is planning to purchase property in the nearby town of Rolling Meadows, and physical therapy jobs are sure to follow.Representatives from the hospital say they are in negotiations to lease a building in Jewel Plaza, that was vacated by a Sears Hardware franchise about four years ago, the Daily Herald reports....
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2/24/2010
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Tennessee Physical Therapy Association speaks out on TennCare cuts
Occupational therapists in Tennessee are rallying against a budget proposal by Governor Phil Bredesen, which would effectively cut rehabilitative therapy for adults from the state's Medicaid program, TennCare.Bresdesen's proposal, an effort to save about $3.4 million each year through cuts, is expected to significantly alter the revenue received by practitioners who accept TennCare beneficiaries....
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2/22/2010
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Hockey group requests rink time for rehab therapy
Between January 29 and 31, a group of disabled hockey players set out to cover more than 1,300 miles to visit 54 New Jersey ice rinks in order to demonstrate the ways in which their sport provides physical and occupational therapy to the developmentally challenged.The group is seeking to get management at all of the state's rinks to reserve time for disabled players, citing the sport as ideal for rehabilitative therapy, NorthJersey.com reports....
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2/9/2010
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Electronic patient record systems may restructure work of occupational therapists
In a recent attempt to streamline the business practices of occupational therapists in the US, The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), has announced a licensing agreement with Cedaron Medical to develop an electronic patient record and documentation system for the occupational therapy industry....
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1/27/2010
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U.S. Air Force trains physical therapy students at Baylor University
Promoting one of the less common routes to a physical therapy career, a board of officers at the Randolph Air Force Base in Texas last week selected two top airmen to attend the US Army-Baylor University Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.The doctoral program aims to give students entry-level competence in traditional physical therapy skills....
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1/25/2010
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Occupational therapy student eyes AOTA policy position
With all of the attention given to developments in occupational therapy research and the use of emerging interventions, it can become easy to forget that some professionals in the industry are not intimately involved in the research lab or clinic, but rather are tasked with developing standard policies for certified OT practitioners....
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1/25/2010
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Physical therapy research grant to focus on elder care
The Foundation for Physical Therapy, the lending arm of the American Physical Therapy Association, has announced that on January 19, it began accepting letters of intent to apply for a new research grant.Worth about $300,000, The Clagett Family Research Grant, was established specifically to fund the research of exercise interventions for older adults who have multiple chronic conditions....
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1/21/2010
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Government research grants creating physical therapy jobs
Though the recession and ongoing healthcare reform debate in the US has forced policy makers to reconsider the extent to which government dollars should fund medical research, many fields, including physical therapy, are still receiving federal funding.According to a study released on Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the total funding of biomedical research in the country increased at a compound annual growth rate of 3.4 percent between 2003 and 2007....
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1/14/2010
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Physical therapy jobs available in nonprofit sector
The clinical settings of most healthcare positions aren''t the only physical therapy jobs available for trained professionals. The non-profit sector is employing increasingly more care providers to address an expanding client base in need of physical therapy, mostly from the elderly population.In California an innovative initiative, the St....
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1/6/2010
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Support of comparative intervention research may create occupational therapy jobs
The omnipresent healthcare reform debate will doubtlessly carry implications for the average American family, insurers and industry professionals. Specifically, the emphasis on comparative effectiveness research in the comprehensive legislation will affect positions that are available for those pursuing occupational therapy jobs....
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12/31/2009
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