Documentation Basics for the Physical Therapist Assistant

by Mia Erickson

2020-07-25 01:29:00

Complete and accurate documentation is one of the most important skills for a physical therapist assistant to develop and use effectively. The newThird EditionofDocumentation Basics for the Physical Therapist Assistantcontinues the path of teaching t... Read more
Complete and accurate documentation is one of the most important skills for a physical therapist assistant to develop and use effectively. The newThird EditionofDocumentation Basics for the Physical Therapist Assistantcontinues the path of teaching the student and clinician documentation from A to Z.

Mia Erickson and Rebecca McKnight have updated thisThird Editionto reflect changes in the ever-evolving profession. Newly addressed are the changes in documentation requirements for major payers, changes in the disablement models used, and the increasingly common use of electronic documentation in the physical therapy profession.

Features inside theThird Edition:
  • Readers are encouraged to think about disablement and disablement concepts when writing notes
  • How to document impairments in body structure and function but more importantly activity limitations and participation restriction
  • Descriptions of the differences in documentation methods using a computer vs paper chart
  • Evidence tied to benefits and challenges of computerized documentation
  • Documenting the rationale for treatment and the unique skills of the physical therapist assistant in patient management

New inside theThird Edition:
  • Incorporation of theInternational Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Healthdisablement model
  • Chapter on electronic documentation
  • Screenshot examples of the popular WebPT® electronic medical record platform
  • Updated chapters on reimbursement and legal issues
  • Additional examples for student practice included in each chapter

Instructors in educational settings can visitwww.efacultylounge.comfor additional material to be used for teaching in the classroom.

Documentation Basics for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Third Editionis the perfect guide for all physical therapist assistant students and clinicians who want to update and refine their knowledge and skills in documentation.

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Book Details

File size10.9x8.4x0.6inches
Print pages225
PublisherSlack
Publication date December 1, 2017
ISBN9781630914028

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