This Third Edition is an update to the market-leading administration and supervision text for physical therapy. Used by physical therapy students in administration and management courses, this book is a comprehensive health service management text presented in an easy to understand, yet thorough way. For this Third Edition, topics have been reorganized and regrouped, content has been expanded in key areas, and new case studies have been added.

Offers an introduction to the business end of physical therapy, with business management techniques and technical insights designed to help professionals understand the changing role of physical therapy and therapists in the future health care system. Key management concepts are related to physical therapy practice at both the organizational and clinical departmental level.

This text is designed to teach business management and the therapeutic technical skills necessary in developing cost-efficient, affordable health care, specifically in the managed care environment. The business concepts include: the financial aspects of delivering health care; payment sources; accounting; billing; human resource management; marketing; measuring outcomes; and supply and demand issues. Case studies are used to emulate real-life management situations. Key terms are provided at the beginning of every chapter.

The world of business is ever changing, with much of the available information becoming quickly out-of-date. Business Fundamentals for the Rehabilitation Professional, Second Edition keeps pace with this changing world and provides the health care professional with the latest information to answer the “what, where, how, and when” questions that come up when transforming a health care practice idea into a successful business. With this updated Second Edition, Tammy Richmond and Dave Powers take the health care professional to the next level of implementing successful business operations by the introduction of applications of management principles, as well as implementation of evidence-based practice guidelines and basics to billing and coding documentation. Business Fundamentals for the Rehabilitation Professional, Second Edition addresses how to identify emerging business opportunities, legal and health care regulatory issues, market research and development, and health care operations. New features in the Second Edition: New Management and Operations checklist An in-depth look at reimbursement, billing, and financial survival Strategic target market promotions Updated templates and tools Review questions Downloadable worksheets available with text purchase Keeping the user-friendly format of a workbook, Business Fundamentals for the Rehabilitation Professional, Second Edition is the perfect resource for master and doctorate level students preparing for the professional world, as well as rehabilitation professionals and entrepreneurs interested in obtaining knowledge in starting up, managing, expanding, or understanding the health care practice system. What will you learn? How to create a vision and mission statement How to develop a business and marketing plan How to manage finances within the scope of the practice What are your local state and federal regulations What are the small business guidelines

Examines careers related to various kinds of therapy, covering the basics of each job, personal and professional requirements, work environment, salary statistics, future outlook for the career, and more.

Complete & accurate documentation is one of the essential skills for a physical therapist. This book covers all the fundamentals & includes practice exercises & case studies throughout.

Clinical expertise is paramount in physical therapy, but managing the business side of practice is equally crucial for success. Crafted to meet the specific needs of physical therapy students and professionals, The Business of Physical Therapy equips you with the essential non-clinical knowledge and skills to manage the intricate world of business, finance, management, communication, and legal aspects of the physical therapy profession. This groundbreaking resource is the first and only text that covers the entire spectrum of non-clinical topics at the required depth. From mastering financial management and optimizing operational efficiency to honing leadership and communication abilities and ensuring legal compliance, this pioneering guide empowers you to thrive in today's competitive healthcare landscape.