Staffing your Rehab Department
New Study Examines Why Hospitals Use Traveling Nurses
On the heels of a new study by KPMG, which found that the average cost for hospitals to employ a full-time registered nurse is about $98,000 a year, new details have come to light on how hospitals utilize traveling nurses to keep costs down.This comes as good news for any travel staffing company or healthcare staffing company which could benefit from hospital needs across the country....
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6/21/2011
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Traveling physical therapist takes practice on the road
The majority of physical therapists work in hospitals or the offices of other health practitioners, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But the growing demand for rehab services has allowed many with physical therapy jobs to shape their work setting and lifestyle to their own preferences. For example, Joanna Kahn of Utah now brings her expertise on the road, providing in-home physical therapy treatments to patients in her area, ParkRecord.com reports....
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7/30/2010
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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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Tax credits to donors of hospital expansion project help bring PT jobs to Kansas
Physical therapy jobs are headed to the Sunflower State after the Kansas Department of Commerce awarded $250,000 in tax credits to the St. Luke Hospital Foundation that will help fund the expansion of the institution's physical therapy facility.St. Luke Hospital has been planning a $6 million renovation project to expand and develop its physical therapy department and operation room as well as adapt some inpatient rooms to accommodate outpatient treatment, the Marion County Record reports....
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7/9/2010
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New rules on Medicare coverage of therapy in nursing homes
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has recently approved changes in reimbursement to nursing hopes treating patients in need of rehabilitative therapy, which may influence the staffing needs of some facilities.Beginning on October 1, 2010, the new rules will go into effect, essentially scaling back Medicare reimbursement to 50 percent for each patient in a pair or group being simultaneously treated during concurrent therapy....
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7/8/2010
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Physical therapists can build their client base
Even though physical therapy jobs mainly involve hands-on work with patients in recovery, those who manage their own practices have to have a little business knowledge. Some even choose to return to school for MBA degrees in order to help their business operations. However, not all physical therapy professionals want to take the time away from client interactions to return to school....
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6/2/2010
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Montana rehab center gets grant for training, equipment
New Directions Wellness center, a rehab therapy facility on the campus of the University of Montana's School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, has received at $20,000 grant to help fund locomotion training and equipment, designed to help patients relearn to walk....
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4/12/2010
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Expanded physical therapy center to open in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Reflecting the anticipated growth that some employment experts expect to see among rehabilitative care jobs, Rehab South Physical Therapy will expand by opening a downtown clinic in Chattanooga, Tennessee.The grand opening will be held on April 6 to introduce the new facility, which includes state-of-the-art equipment and treatment techniques, the Chattanoogan reports....
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4/1/2010
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OT students, faculty to find home at a Louisiana community college
As the nation prepares to meet an increased demand for highly-paid, highly-skilled professionals in the healthcare industries, a long list of community colleges around the country have begun expanding their academic offerings to include degree programs in rehab therapy.On Wednesday, Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) was added to the list when the Louisiana Board of Regents conditionally approved a degree program in occupational therapy, the Shreveport Times reports....
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3/29/2010
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New rehab therapy center to open in Waco, Texas
New rehabilitative therapy jobs, a physical therapy education program and expanded medical care in Central Texas are expected to be the results of a joint project between Scott & White Healthcare and Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center to renovate the Hillcrest facility.When the expanded facility opens around September 1 in Waco, Texas, it will contain 53 beds and provide 24-hour physical, occupational and speech-language therapy to those in the area, the Temple Daily Telegram reports....
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3/24/2010
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Rehab therapy recruiters look to cover strike at Temple University Hospital
On Friday, March 19, Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania received notice from the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals (PASNAP) that members of the union, including physical and occupational therapists, would go on strike.After attempting negotiations for nearly nine months, PASNAP members said they would officially go on strike at 7 a.m. on March 31, if their contract demands are not met, BizJournals.com reports....
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3/23/2010
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Connecticut hospital expands rehab therapy facility
Windham Hospital in Willimantic, Connecticut, recently opened its newly renamed and expanded rehabilitative therapy facility on Route 195 in Storrs.Previously known as First Choice Rehab & Sports Medicine, the facility cemented its new image and affiliation with the local hospital by changing its name to Windham Hospital Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation, Mansfield Today reports....
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3/17/2010
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New York budget cuts to impinge on early intervention physical therapy
As part of New York Governor David Paterson's proposed budget cuts across a laundry list of state operations, parents of children with disabilities will have to pay more to attain early intervention physical therapy for their kids.Among the proposals affecting early intervention, Patterson suggested a sliding scale for parental contribution payments, maximizing payment by commercial insurance, and changes to assessments for a family's eligibility for Medicaid, RocNow.com reports....
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3/17/2010
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Indiana State University invites students, faculty to new physical therapy program
In a vote last Friday, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education approved the expansion of the curriculum at Indiana State University's (ISU) College of Nursing, Health and Human Services to offer a new doctoral degree in physical therapy.According to the dean of ISU's College of Nursing, Health and Human Services Richard Williams, the new program will help the school meet a need in the professional community....
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3/17/2010
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Physical therapy jobs emerge from new California health centers
On Wednesday, March 11, community leaders in Goleta, California, held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, which will soon bring new physical therapy jobs to Southern California.In addition to a new physical therapy unit, the 152,000 square-foot facility will include a comprehensive lab, radiology and respiratory therapy services and an endoscopy unit, the Daily Sound reports....
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3/15/2010
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High school students invited to overnight occupational therapy camp
Expecting a substantial upsurge in demand for rehabilitative therapists in the coming years, education officials are introducing occupational therapy to high school-age students who have expressed an interest in the career path....
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3/11/2010
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Stamford Hospital expands physical therapy center
Connecticut's Stamford Hospital recently expanded its Darien Medical Center, bringing physical therapy jobs to the area, and giving local residents access to outpatient care and rehabilitation services. The renovated facility gives patients access to state-of-the-art exercise equipment and one-on-one treatment sessions with their physical therapist, the Stamford Times reports....
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3/8/2010
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New PTs find travel jobs a befitting lifestyle
Recent graduates of physical therapy programs and practitioners who are still researching their spot in the industry often turn to traveling jobs to take advantage of an employment sector that is growing across the USAside from gaining experience in a variety of clinical settings, traveling physical therapists have found additional advantages of hitting the road, TodayInPT.com reports....
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3/2/2010
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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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ProEx physical therapy center opens in Haverhill, Massachusetts
Just weeks after announcing the opening of a treatment center in New Hampshire, ProEx, a practitioner-owned private therapy practice, is bringing physical therapy jobs to Massachusetts by opening a new location on Water Street in Haverhill.ProEx physical therapy, which specializes in orthopedics, spine and sports medicine, also has locations in Woburn, Springfield and Boston in Massachusetts; Farmington, Connecticut, and Stratham and Epping in New Hampshire, DBusinessNews.com reports....
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2/22/2010
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Occupational therapy industry set to recruit more men
With US men experiencing a jobless rate that is about 2 percent higher than the number seen among women, the search for a job during the recession has become particularly difficult for unemployed males. However, the occupational therapy industry has specifically publicized a desire to hire more men in the field whenever possible....
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1/29/2010
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Health officials: Physical therapists could 'travel anywhere in the U.S.'
The nursing shortage and anticipated growth of the entire healthcare industry has been a widely reported subplot during the recession over the past two years. But according to Iowa health officials, the physical therapy field in general, and travel therapy jobs in particular, have become a highly-demanded commodity."It's about an aging population," Donna Orton, chairwoman of the health division at North Iowa Area Community College told the Globe Gazette....
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1/29/2010
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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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Physical therapy job-seekers target APTA convention
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), a nationally recognized professional organization, will hold an industry convention in mid-February in San Diego at which recent grads and other practitioners may apply for permanent and travel physical therapy jobs.Between February 17 and 20, the APTA will hold the Combined Sections Meeting (CSM), which focuses on access to programs designed by all 18 of the association's specialty sections....
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1/11/2010
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Speech language pathology career paths guided by experience
Speech language pathologists jobs can lead a young professional to a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, schools and even homes. These professionals are often guided by their personal experience as a young professional navigating the job market.Julie Martin, a Joliet, Illinois resident, was pursuing a marketing career until she was inspired by her autistic nephew to begin training for speech language pathology jobs, specializing in autism, the Herald-News reports....
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12/31/2009
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Career preview available for occupational therapy job seekers
Many students and young professionals in the field of occupational therapy may be apprehensive about their future in the career. In an industry with such a wide breadth of practical services, the decision to accept a job in a specialized sector may seem like a daunting task....
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12/30/2009
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Employers increase recruitment of nontraditional students for physical therapy jobs
Portions of the US healthcare system, including the employment of physical and occupational therapists, could receive a makeover next year if President Barack Obama signs the long-awaited reform legislation into law. As the industry adapts to the changes, recruiters across a variety of sectors have expanded their search for qualified professionals to those who have undergone unconventional training....
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12/29/2009
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Growing senior citizen population relies on physical therapy
As members of the sizeable Baby Boom generation become senior citizens, physical therapy jobs have become vital to caring for the aging population. Upon reaching the retirement age, many of these seniors look to enjoy their favorite activities while overcoming the higher prevalence of health problems they may encounter....
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12/28/2009
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Expert: Traveling SLPs have opportunity for work experience
With the healthcare industry under the microscope nowadays, many professionals in the field are anticipating changes in the role, compensation and employment opportunities for trained specialists. While a broad range of training and work experience can benefit speech-language pathologists (SLP) seeking new jobs, the professionals may also wish to focus their employment goals on areas that are particularly accessible or primed for growth....
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12/28/2009
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Local employers look to fill occupational therapy jobs
After noting the success of a nursing program at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake, Illinois, in preparing students for licensing examinations after graduation, local employers and college officials are hoping that two new programs have the same effect on physical therapy jobs and occupational therapy jobs in the area....
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12/23/2009
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