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In this blog I attempt to summarize the recommendations from a recent article found on https://www.lexology.com/. The article highlights enforcement in Physical Therapy. The authors discuss how the Department of Health and Human Services and The Department of Justice have started to focus on “lower-...
Allison Stringer, MS, PT, FAAOMPT, CHA | January 05, 2021
This week, I had the opportunity to interview my colleague regarding her experience as a Traveling Physical Therapist. Stephanie and her husband Kyle, who is also a Physical Therapist, were newly engaged when they made the decision to travel. Between their combined college loans and high rent in the...
Allison Stringer, MS, PT, FAAOMPT, CHA | December 08, 2020
After the war ended, many Reconstruction Aids found employment in civilian hospitals, physician officers, Veterans hospitals, and many opened private practices. During the war the aids developed strong relationships and wanted to keep these friendships as well as share new knowledge to further impro...
Allison Stringer, MS, PT, FAAOMPT, CHA | October 27, 2020
Happy Physical Therapy Month from all of us at Barton Healthcare Staffing! According to the American Physical Therapy Association, PT month presents an annual opportunity to raise awareness about the benefits of physical therapy. In honor of the month long celebration, or clinical liaison and physic...
Allison Stringer, MS, PT, FAAOMPT, CHA | October 20, 2020
As an essential part of the healthcare system, physical therapists face a certain expectation to provide quality care to their patients - even during a pandemic. In these past few months, many have been conflicted with their moral obligation to provide services, and concern for the health and well-b...
Allison Stringer, MS, PT, FAAOMPT, CHA | September 10, 2020
With the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) newly implementing the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) and Patient Driven Grouping Model (PDGM), physical therapists need to understand the implications on their practice and how to demonstrate their value to patients in skilled nursing f...
Allison Stringer, MS, PT, FAAOMPT, CHA | April 28, 2020
As a physical therapist or other travelling healthcare professional, how can you help your patients (and yourself) get a better night of sleep?...
Allison Stringer, MS, PT, FAAOMPT, CHA | December 10, 2019
This year’s celebration will take place the week of November 3-9, marking the 124th year since the discovery of X-rays by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen. The first National Radiologic Technology Week, (NRTW), was celebrated in July of 1979, and was organized by the American Society of Radiologic Technologi...
Susan J. Kelly, BS, CNMT | November 07, 2019