PTA 136 Topics in Physical Therapy II

• Use online and print resources to find current laws, regulations, and policies that apply to physical therapy, physical therapists and physical therapist assistants 
• Describe how current healthcare laws, regulations, and policies affect physical therapist assistants
• Collect relevant healthcare literature using print and online research tools
• Identify basic concepts in professional literature including validity, reliability and level of statistical significance
• Generalize the main ideas of a piece of relevant healthcare literature and how they apply to the clinical work of a physical therapist assistant
• Explain the relevance and importance of resource management in physical therapy
• Discuss implications of providing accurate and timely information for billing and reimbursement purposes
• Describe aspects of practice management including organizational planning and operation of the physical therapy service
• Discuss legal practice standards, including federal, state, and institutional regulations related to patient care and fiscal management
• Define and give examples of billing fraud, waste and abuse related to physical therapy
• Identify ways to prevent billing fraud, waste, and abuse in the field of physical therapy
• Identify resources and reporting actions if a PTA identifies fraud, waste, or abuse related to the utilization of and payment for physical therapy and other health care services
• Self-assess professional behaviors including interpersonal skills, communication skills, use of constructive feedback, professionalism, responsibility, and stress management
• Differentiate the roles and responsibilities of other health care providers in patient-centered care
• Employ appropriate etiquette when using electronic communication tools in professional communications
• Identify the components of the PTA Clinical Performance Instrument (CPI) and their correct application
• Develop a cover letter sufficient to relate personal strengths relevant to a physical therapy clinical rotation