Practice Management

Catalog description

Practice Management teaches students the leadership, administration, management and professionalism skills necessary for entry level Physical Therapy practice in the current health care system. The course focuses on the healthcare environment, the business of health care and professional development. Topics of study include characteristics of the US healthcare system, leadership, employment obligations, career planning, and professional development. Practice issues of documentation, billing/coding, case management, and legal/ethical considerations will be addressed. Business topics covered include strategic planning, payment/reimbursement, policies/procedures, risk management, outcomes, quality improvement, budgeting, and marketing.