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\ Therapy^.Association

A Chapter of the AmericanPhysical Therapy Association

PT PRIORITY

Emerging PT PracticeAreas

APTA has begun offeringa new memberservice entitled "Updates onEmergingPhysical Therapist PracticeAreas." The updatesprovideashortsynopsis ofinfirmation andare designed to stimulate ideasfir branchingoutinto newareas ofprofessionalpractice that offerpotentialfir brightfutures. In numberoneoftheseries, you are invitedto takealook athealthclubs. Future updates willinclude the areas ofindustrialphysicaltherapy,womenshealth, skillednursingfacilities, andconsultingopportunitieswith insurers. Condensedversions willbeprintedinthe PTPriority. Fullversions areavailable viaAPTA's Fax-On-Demandservice andon theAPTA websiteatwww.apta.org under "Career Center." APTA wouldlike to know ofphysicaltherapists who arepracticinginthese new areas.Please emailAPTA DirectorofProfessionalDevelopment, Marilyn Phillips,[email protected] orsomeoneyou knowpractices inany ofthese "update"areas.

Emerging PT Practice: Health Clubs

A growing number ofphysical therapists are finding thatthere are many advantages to opening a practice within ahealth club. Says one who's done it, "Its a great fit,especially for an orthopedic or sports physical therapistwho enjoys treating musculoskeletal injuries. Your clientbase is right there. You have access to a wealth of exerciseequipment and open spaces for functional exercises. Andthe club owners welcome us. A physical therapy clinicadds to their dub's credibility. When you have a PT inyour health club, you are sending a message that you careabout your members' health and well being."

How it Works: There are a number of ways to practice inaffiliation with a health club. Many physical therapistshave opened a traditional practice within a health clubbuilding. Some have separate street entrances, while inothers, clients enter the health club to get to the PT clinic.A major advantage of practice within this setting is theability to use club equipment. In many of these practices,physical therapists can also offer their clients health clubamenities such as showers, saunas, Jacuzzis and child care

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June, 2000 Volume 16, Number 03

Theme: Management and Business Issues

IPTA Welcomes New

Executive Director

The IPTA has recendy hired a new Executive Director.Cindy Baldwin began her employment with IPTA in Mayand has been busy getting up to speed on the various rolesand functions that she now serves. Originally fromDecatur, she has a degree in English, with an emphasis ontechnical writing, from Illinois State University. Since1991 she has worked for a private rehabilitation agency,staffing a busy PT clinic located on the Chicago lakefront.Cindy has experience both as a technician in the clinic and,most recendy, as office manager. "I feel fortunate to havegained experience in both the clinical and office management aspects within the physical therapy environment andlook forward to using that experience to serve the IPTA tomy fullest ability." Cindy and her husband, Matt, havethree boys - a five-year old and two-year old twins, whichkeeps her busy when she's not working. IPTA is happy towelcome her aboard! Please feel free to give Cindy a call atthe Chapter Office or email her at [email protected] andwelcome her yourself. £T~

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^ APTAs Reimbursement Toolkit

C^ LPGA Offers Educational Program for PTs

£V~ HCFA Ruling on Outpatient Hospital PPS

C\ IPTA Approved Continuing Ed Courses

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Table of ContentsArticle Page

Emerging PT PracticeAreas 1IPTAWelcomes New Executive Director 1

Presidents Message 3Leners to the Editor 3

In the News 4

Reimbursement "Toolkit" Available 4

MemberSpotlight 5PTAs Share Insights About The Guide 5Changes atNUPT 64thAnnual IPT-PAC GolfOuting 6LPGATeacher Education Program forAccessible GolfOfferedThisFall 7In Brief 8

New Members 9

HCFAIssues Final Rule on Outpatient Hospital PPS 10SSIG Bulletin 12

PatchAdams 14

Nominations Needed 15

ContinuingEducation Courses 17Dateline 19

AdvertisersOwner's Code* Page

CommunityPhysicalTherapy E 13Easter Seal Rehabilitation Center D 6Finch UniversityofHealth Sciences G 10Govenors State University G 19Orthopedic Manual PhysicalTherapy Edu 5Palliative Care Center A 7

PhysicalTherapy Chicago E 15PhysiotherapyAssociates A 16RehabilitationAssociates ofthe Midwest, S.C 0 14Thoerk Hospital and Medical Center A 15Wound Care Associates Edu 19

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A= For-profit corporation; B= Government; C= Non-health care professionalinvestor; D= Non-profit corporation; E= Physical therapist owned; F= Physicianowned; G= Other, Edu= Educational ad; S= Supplier; K= Unknown

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President s MessageRichard Rausch, MBA, PT

J\s Chapter President, I receivemany questions regarding theethical and legal issues of practice.Over the past three and a halfyears, I have spent considerabletime learning the details of ourPractice Act and our Code of

Ethics. For many of us, theycomprise rules, procedures andprinciples that are easy to inter

pret. That is not the case for everyone in our state. Itnever fails to surprise me when someone calls with aquestion or possible complaint dealing with an obviousviolation of the Act and/or Code. It is rare that the concern

involves a therapist who is unfamiliar with the rules orprocedures of how we practice physical therapy. Moreoften, it is a situation where a therapist knowingly violatesthe Practice Act or Code of Ethics.

Our Practice Act was established by the State Legislature todefine the credentials for licensure to practice physicaltherapy in Illinois. Our Code of Ethics on the other hand,was created by the APTA House of Delegates and describeshow we must act in order to be considered a member of

this profession. It addresses some legal issues, but moreimportantly, it deals with the ethical aspects of being aprofessional. How we respect our patients and otherprofessionals and how we bill for services are some of thetopics covered by the Code of Ethics.

I would like to draw your attention to Principle #7 of theCode: "Physical Therapist accepts the responsibility toprotect the public and the profession from unethical,incompetent or illegal acts." Section 7.1 A of this Principlealso states: "Physical Therapists shall report any conductwhich appears to be unethical, incompetent or illegal." Weneed to take this very seriously. It is clear that each of ushas the responsibility to protect the public by identifyingthose therapists who violate either the Practice Act or theCode of Ethics. If we do not report these therapists, we arein violation ourselves.

The protection of our Practice Act has been identified as aspecific objective of the Chapter Strategic Plan. Over thenext several months, the Practice Division, along with the


Board of Directors will work towards this goal. We willlook at ways to further educate members on legal practicein Illinois and research methods to better enforce the

Practice Act. Your input and feedback is welcome as weaddress and move forward on this very important initiative.

Letters to the Editor

IPTA Shines at ComponentLeadership

1 recently had the opportunity to attend the ComponentLeadership Seminar at APTA's headquarters. It was anenjoyable experience for a variety of reasons. I feel that theseminar provoked a lot of good thought, focusing on mindset rather than trying to give generic tools to be used. Ihope that I will be able to put much of what I learnedthere to good use within the IPTA.

I would also like to share with you that I was proud to be arepresentative of a State that is obviously a leader as acomponent. On more than one occasion, the APTAleadership mentioned Illinois and the work that has beendone here over the last 3-4 years. The last speaker of theconference was Jody Gandy, Director, Department ofPhysical Therapy Education, who spoke at the StateLeadership Seminar in Illinois in 1999. She held ourstrategic planning process up as a model that others shouldfollow. In speaking with members from other Chapters, Icouldn't help feeling that in many areas Illinois is ahead ofthe curve. So, thank you to our state leaders for the hardwork and guidance you have all given to the IllinoisChapter.

Paul Trumbull

West Central District Chair

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In the News...OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg was featuredin the Register-Mail as a special insert when they openedtheir new facility this past winter. The pull-out sectionfeatured articles on the expanded services now offered byOSF St. Marys, new equipment and the Rehab staff, manyofwhom are IPTA members! Congratulations to the staffat OSF St. Mary Medical Center on your new facility andthe good news you are spreading about physical therapy!

Ifyou have any news to share about your workplace, educational institution oran IPTA member who has been "in thenews" recently, pleaseforward a copy ofthe news clipping to PTPriority do IPTA 1010forie Blvd. Suite 134 Oak Brook, IL60523. (T

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Reimbursement

"Toolkit" AvailableThe Reimbursement Toolkit is now available from theAPTA. The primary element of the Toolkit, the Reimbursement Resource Book is a compendium of articles, columns,listings and references that address critical issues in todaysreimbursement environment. This new resource forphysical therapists covers every aspect of reimbursementfrom coding to workers compensation. When combinedwith the Guidelines to Peer Review/Utilization Review andthe Managed Care Survival Manual, the ReimbursementResource Book forms the Reimbursement "Toolkit," and isintended to serve as a comprehensive resource for reimbursement for PTs.

In addition to new material, the Toolkit includes sectionsthat were previously published in APTA's Reimbursementand Fiscal Management in Rehabilitation and the resourceguide Coping with Coding. These sections have beenupdated to reflect the most recent information and trendsaffecting physical therapists. There are extensive referencesto Medicares website, for example, as well as links toAPTA's own web page. Sections in the ReimbursementResource Book include information on practice management, coding and claims filing, denial information, theBalanced Budget Act and its reform in December 1999,fraud and abuse, workers' compensation, how the Guide toPhysical Therapist Practice is linked to reimbursement, CPTand claims fding, government-sponsored health insuranceprograms and computerized billing systems. It alsocontains relevant APTA documents, memoranda andposition/policy statements, as well as resource lists, agencydocumentation, and useful websites. The easy-to-usebinder format allows individuals to add their own updatesfrom information provided on the Internet throughout theyear.

The Reimbursement Toolkit is available to order online atwww.apta.org or by calling APTA's Service Center at 800/999-APTA(2782), ext. 3395 Monday-Friday, 8:30 am -6:00pm Eastern Time. The complete Toolkit cost is $102for members and $153 for non-members. Ordered as asingle item, the Reimbursement Resource Book is $55 formembers and $79 for non-members. (^~

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Member SpotlightTen Elliott-Burke, MHS, PT presented a poster at CSMentided, "Patient Compliance with Appoints and HomeExercise Regimes - A Review of the Literature".

Donna Frownfelter presented a two-hour session at CSMon "Breathing Life into the Classroom" with EllenHillegass, PhD, CCS, PT of the Combined EducationSection, Cardiopulmonary and Acute Care.

Melanie Payton, Laura Robinson, Rodney Weir, Amy Rossand Allyson Smith - Northwestern students, received theSection for Neurology Entry-Level Research Award at theCombined Sections Meetings 2000. The tide of theproject is "Effect of Age and Instruction Set on the TimingCharacteristics of Volitional and Induced Step Initiation."Mark Rogers, Marjorie Johnson and Lois Hedman were thefaculty supervisors on this projects.

Paula Cattaneoand Jason Garland, NUPT students, havereceived the Pollack Award from the Buehler Center on

Aging to fund their current research project, Age-RelatedChanges in Mobility and Physical Performance of HighFunctioning Older Adults. Clive Pai and Nora Francis arethe faculty supervisors for this project. £v~

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PTAs Share Insights AboutThe Guide

Thefallowing excerpts were taken from essays written by PTAstudents at Illinois Central College about Why PTAs Need toKnow About "The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice".

Andrea Cease, SPTA:PTAs use many tools to provide therapy to patients. Theseinclude modalities, exercise, and patient education. However, a new tool has been developed and tested in order toenrich the physical therapy profession. The Guide toPhysical Therapist Practice, is a collaboration of knowledgefrom physical therapists across the nation, and it is available to anyone who wishes to use it.

This book contains an abundance of information and serves

as a quick reference guide for those who practice in thephysical therapy vocation. It illuminates many issues andfocuses on topics such as the improvement of quality careand development of therapist/patient rapport. It alsoillustrates ways in which to clarify the domain of physicaltherapy practice to others in the health care profession,insurance providers and policymakers. The newest editionalso includes the "Description of Patient/Client Management," and the "Preferred Practice Patterns."

Every PTA deals with these topics and it is reassuring toknow that there is such a guide to look to for advice onsuch issues within the profession. The APTA endorses itand therapists across the nation agree that The Guide toPhysical Therapist Practice is a wonderful collection ofknowledge, as well as an accessible tool in any department.

Celinda Sage, SPTA:Have you heard about it? Have you read about it? Thenewedition of The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice isfinally here. The Guide was written by renowned physicaltherapists across the country and is designed to be used asa tool in giving our patients the best care possible.

The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice is easy to use andoffers physical therapists as well as other health careprofessionals, preferred practice patterns. It assures thatour patients receive the most efficacious care for theirdiagnosis without wasting time on inappropriate treatments. It is also a great resource for patient and familyeducation. The Guide is conveniendy divided into twoparts for easy use. Part One describes the physical therapyprocess including examination, evaluation, diagnosis,

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Changes at NUPTThe physical therapy program at Northwestern Universityhas seen some important changes since September 1, 1999.Our Director of the last 27 years, Sally Edelsberg PT, MS,stepped down and a search for a new Director began. Inthe interim period, Karen Hayes PT, PhD, formerly theCurriculum Coordinator for the Professional Program,fulfilled the role of Interim Director. In December, afteran extensive international search, a new Director, Dr. JohnD. Brooke, PhD, was appointed. Also, Programs in Physical Therapy was awarded full departmental status withinNorthwestern University Medical School, with an expanded academic territory denoted by a new tide, theDepartment of Physical Therapy and Human MovementSciences. This expansion reflects the success of the presentresearchers in the Department, and the intention of theMedical School that such research success will be amplifiedin the future.

Dr. Brooke assumed the position of Chair on March 1,2000. He comes to us from the University of Guelph inOntario, Canada, where he headed the human neurophysiology laboratory in the Department ofHuman Biology andNutritional Sciences. Prior to that he was Director of theSchool of Human Biology and part-time Chair of theInterdepartmental Biophysics Group at the graduate level.He therefore has had considerable experience in planning,developing and administering programs including asuccessful PhD program. He has been an award winningteacher of the neurophysiology of human motor control,has procured many extramural research grants, publishedextensively and has also been for many years a consultingergonomist. He has already agreed to teach the ergonomicsunit in the professional program and is already involved inresearch activity with a number of faculty in the Department. In conjunction with Jules Dewald, PT, PhD, he isin the process ofsetting up his own research at a brainelectrical neuroimaging facility to study sensory-motorcontrol and its pathologies.

With Dr. Brookes arrival, Karen Hayes has been appointedDirector of Professional Education with responsibility forthe entry-level program for physical therapy students.Mark Rogers, PT, PhD has been appointed as Director ofResearch with responsibility for the development offurther research interactions in basic bio-medical andtranslational science. After a much deserved rest, SallyEdelsberg returns to take up the post ofDirector ofDevelopment and Alumni Relations with responsibility forliaison, for maintaining the success of our admissionsprogram and for increasing endowment funding. £v~

PHYSICAL THERAPY

COORDINATOR

The Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center of Will-

Grundy Counties is looking for a dynamic,motivated individual to fill this position. TheCoordinator of Physical Therapy is a full timeposition involving management of the PTdepartment, ongoing program developmentand direct patient care. Join our multidis-ciplinary team servicing a diverse caseloadof birth to three, ana* school aged children.Great opportunities to share information andgrow professionally with a supportive anddiversified staff of PTs, OTs, SLPs, infant

educators and a pediatric physiatrist.Requires five years progressively responsiblepediatric experience. Competitive salaryand benefit package, including on-sitedaycare. For more info contact our TherapyDirector at (815) 725-2194. Resumes to HROffice, 212 Barney Drive, Joliet IL 60435, fax to(815) 725-5150 or email to [email protected]

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4th Annual IPTA

Golf ClassicThere may still be spots available for this fun-filled day ofgolf! Call the Chapter Office TODAY to find out ifroomis available.

Don't miss out on the fun! For $100 you get 18 holes ofgolf, a golf cart, use ofthe driving range and three meals.

All proceeds benefit the Illinois Physical Therapy PoliticalAction Committee (IPT-PAC).

The golf outing is scheduled for June 23 at Country LakesGolf Club in Naperville.

Dinner can be purchased seperately or without golf for$30. Bring your non-golfers spouses and friends for adelicious BBQ dinner!

IPTA Chapter Office: 630/571-1400 or 800/552-4782(IL only)£T


LPGA Teacher Education Program forAccessible Golf Offered This Fall

1 he Ladies Professional GolfAssociation (LPGA) Teachingand Club Professional (T&CP) division is hosting threeLPGA Teacher Education Programs for Accessible Golf in2000; one is being offered in Illinois from September 28through October 1 in West Chicago. The four-day comprehensive education programs are open to LPGA and PGAprofessionals, physical therapists, therapeutic recreationspecialists, teachers, coaches or anyone who is interested inlearning how to teach golf to individuals with disabilities.

The program format combines both theoretical conceptswith practical "hands-on" teaching experiences. The lateDr. DeDe Owens, LPGA T&CP Master Professional andformer chairperson of the LPGA National EducationAdvisory Committee for Accessible Golf, spearheaded thecreation and development of this program. The ultimategoal of the program is for the golf professional and therehabilitation specialists to combine their expertise to bringmore golfers with disabilities into the game or back intothe game of golf. "As the only teacher education programfor accessible golf to be offered nationally, it truly repre-

HOME CARE OF THENORTH SHORE

a division ofPALLIATIVE CARE CENTER

OF THE NORTH SHORE

Is seeking experienced Physical Therapists to join us inour mission....to provide the community with compassionate health careservices that enhance the quality oflife for patients, families and others through all phasesof an illness.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefit package. Mail/fax resume to:Human Resources Department,Palliative Care Center of the North Shore, 2821 CentralStreet, Evanston, IL 60201. FAX: 847-328-3200.

e-mail: [email protected]. www.carecenter.orgcoe mfdv

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sents an integration of knowledge and education from thephysical therapy, recreation therapy and golf professions,"said Dr. Betsy Clark, the LPGA's Director of Education.

Instructors for the programs in 2000 will be IPTA memberKelli Koga, MS, PT of Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospitaland Marianjoy RehabLink Golf Therapeutic Program;Donna Strum, CTRS, Manager, Therapeutic Sports &Recreation and Marianjoy Rehablink Golf TherapeuticProgram; and Donna White, LPGA/PGA professional,Special Olympics national board and teacher trainer andcoach.

For registration information, sponsorship opportunities orinformation about The LPGA Foundation-Dr. DeDe

Owens Golf Education and Research Fund, please contactDr. Betsy Clark, LPGA, 100 International Golf Drive,Daytona Beach, Florida 32124, or by calling (904) 274-6200.

This article was adaptedfrom a press release sent out by theLadies Professional GolfAssociation on April 3, 2000. £V~

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In Brief...

HCFA Goes OnlineThe Health Care Financing Administration went online inMarch with a new website. The site lists all local medicalreview policies. This site allows member to check theirlocal Medicare policies. Medicare carreirs and fiscalintermediaries may create their own local Medicarepolicies contingent upon them not conflicting with anynational Medicare policies. Having access to this information will allow providers to be more knowledgeable regarding local policies and thus, make it easier for them tocomply with Medicare regulations. You can access the newwebsite at www.lmrp.net. fr-

State Government Affairs

Program ForumMembers interested in legislation affecting the practice ofphysical therapy are encouraged to attend the 11th AnnualState Government Affairs Forum. The Forum will havedynamic programming for both beginners and veterans.This years State Government Affairs Forum will be held inPhoenix, Arizona from September 22-25 at the DoubletreeGuest Suites at Gateway City. The cost for the Forum is$125 for APTA members. Please contact APTA Government Affairs at 800/999-2782, ext. 8533 for informationand to register. New participants as well as experts areencouraged to attend. The Forum serves as APTA's primarymeans ofeducation on state legislation and regulation, ^r-

Research Grants Available

Mary McMillan Scholarships

The Mary McMillan Doctoral Scholarship awards $5,000to full- or part-time students who have been accepted by adoctoral program and are beginning their first or secondsemester. Applicants must be licensed physical therapistsentering their first year of post-professional doctoral study.Applications are now available by contacting the Foundation for Physical Therapy. Completed applications are dueAugust 15 and recipients will be announced in November.Up to six scholarships may be awarded. To receive anapplication for the McMillan Scholarships, please contactthe Foundation for Physical Therapy at 800/875-1378 orvia email at [email protected]^. FT

Osteoarthritis Study PublishedIn a study entided "Effectiveness ofManual Therapy andExercise in Osteoarthritis of the Knee", published in theMarch 2, 2000 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine,researchers at Brooke Army Medical Center in Fort SamHouston, Texas, found that a combination of manualphysical therapy and supervised exercise by physicaltherapists is more effective than no treatment in improvingwalking distance and decreasing pain, dysfunction andstiffness in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. Suchtreatment may also defer or decrease the need for surgicalintervention. The Annals of Internal Medicine is rated bySacket as oneof the top three peer-reviewed journals in theworld for randomized controlled trials. A press releasefrom the APTA and the Annals was picked up by Reutersand good coverage was seen in several geographic locationsacross the country. It was one of the most read sites onhealthscout.com and an upcoming issue of Preventionmagazine will also use the information.£T~

AIDS Ride 5Two UIC students and IPTA members, Ed Lutzow andNikki Wojtowycz, will participate in theTwin Cities toChicago AIDS Ride 5 from July 10-15, 2000. Ed will beriding his bike over 500 miles and is committed to raising$2,300. He has six Chicago-area beneficiaries, rangingfrom long-term housing to job placement services. Nikkiwill be volunteering as part of the medical staff to provideancillary services to the riders throughout the race. It wasthrough their experience with HIV/AIDS patients duringtheir clinicals that they were motivated to participate inthe Ride. Anyone interested in sponsoring Ed can contacthim at [email protected]. For further information aboutthe upcoming event, please visit www.aidsride.org. pT

Xhe Foundation for Physical Therapy has announced$40,000 in new research grants to be awarded in 2001.Requests for Proposals (RFPs) exist for two research grants.Grants are available for 1) Evaluating the effectiveness ofphysical therapist interventions for persons with musculoskeletal disorders. This research grant has been madepossible by the Orthopedic Section of the APTA. 2)Evaluating the effectiveness of physical therapist practice;this grant has been made possible by individuals' generouspersonal donations to the Foundation. The deadline forsubmitting proposals for these research grants is August15, 2000. Funding begins January 1, 2001. To beeligible for a research grant, the principal investigator mustbe a licensed physical therapist. Contact the Foundation at800/875-1378 or [email protected] to request a RFP.

The Guide...continedfrom page 5

intervention and outcomes. It deeply entails types of tests,measures and interventions utilized by physical therapists.Part Two of The Guide recommends preferred practicepatterns. You can easily find the treatment for a specificdiagnosis under one of the four headings: Musculoskeletal,Neuromuscular, Cardiopulmonary or Integumentary. TheGuide also offers a complete glossary, the Standards ofPractice, documentation assistance and numerical ICDcodes.

As I mentioned above, The Guide to Physical TherapistPractice is an excellent tool for PTs, PTAs and other healthcare providers. I highly recommend The Guide, as it willundoubtedly increase the standard of care given to ourpatients.

Val Funk, SPTAThe Guide, which is a two-year collaboration of manyphysical therapists, is an effort to improve quality of careand educate the patient, make practicing more efficient bycoordinating care between therapists, and to better explainthe scope of practice to those paying for the therapyservices.

An excellent feature of the Guide is that it offers standards

for tests and measures which can be used when makingtherapeutic decisions. It also sets standards for dischargeand re-examination which helps to qualify the therapistsrecommendations to the patient. Quality of care andpatient education are thus enhanced when using the Guideas reference. Practicing more efficiendy by coordinatingcare between therapists can save time and money. Byhaving a set of standards listed in the Guide, communication between rehabilitation teams is more efficient which

eliminates repetitious examination and allows the therapistto focus on rehabilitation efforts.

A very important aspect in therapy is helping those payingfor therapy services to better understand the scope ofrehabilitating a patient. The Guide offers a framework fortherapy services, which gives the payer a more specific timeframe of rehabilitation. This can help the payer feel morecomfortable in making decisions concerning the authorization'of care plans.

The Guide is practical and helpful, not only to the therapist, but to the family and those paying for services.Quality of care and patient education, efficiency of practice, and helping payers to better understand the scope ofpractice are essential in the patient rehabilitation process.The Guide has so much to offer if we, as therapists, willonly take the time to investigate. £^~


New Members:February -April

Physical Therapists

Ronald Barredo

Jennifer CarlosCarina EdlingBenjamin GerloffDanuta Kluz

Melanie Loria

Chris Oksanen

Julie Wright

Denise Bluhm

Harriet Coles

Michael Ellis

Bridget HigginsCarol Knierim

Amy McDowellPatricia Scheets

Raquel Yarema

Kristi Brown

Juan Di Leo RazukLaura Ernst

Dan HouglumMadhavi Kulkarni

Gigi ObrenDeanna Stein

Physical Therapist Assistants

Suzanne Belmont

Jaimini DesaiLaurie Frank

Elizabeth JaffeStephanie Mckeown

Albert Biemond

Jodi FinleyDoreen Glomb

Laura JurgensonMarni Miller

Students

Lisa Braband, SPTMegan Fitzgerald, SPTAngela Gunterman, SPTAStacie Houston, SPTAMegan Howell, SPTKerry Keane, SPTAmy Klein, SPTValerie Legereit, SPTASarah Luginbill, SPTLauren Mermel, SPTMatthew Moore, SPT

Lucas Myers, SPTSarah Nuessen, SPTAmy Pawlak, SPTAngelina Pop, SPTASarah Roose, SPTElija Sansom, SPTKeely Schultz, SPTAEndia Smith, SPTSarah Stodden, SPTAJennifer Tunink, SPTAnita West, SPTTrisha Wray, SPTA

Shivani Damani, SPT

Tobi Fox, SPTMarci Healy, SPTAJanelle Howard, SPTAHeather Humphries, SPTJennifer Kessler, SPTDanita Kozlowski, SPTA

Maria Liberio, SPTAnne Mcjimsey, SPTSarah Michels, SPTKelley Munson, SPTAmy Norton, SPTJill Oertle, SPTMeagan Pedersen, SPTKaren Rittgarn, SPTBridget Salata, SPTAMegan Schar, SPTFaten Shaabneh, SPTDonna Soens, SPTA

Lori Tarchala, SPTAJeffrey Valentini, SPTSimone Wolk, SPTJulie Yeaman, SPT


HCFA Issues Final Rule on OutpatientHospital PPS

Thefollowing information was takenfivm amemorandum issuedbyAPTA to thestate components, aatedApril7,2000. Highlights are includedbelow.Acomplete copyofthe rule can be viewedatwww.hcfa.gov/rem/hopps/default.htm.

1 he Health Care Financing Administration issued a finalrule, which implements a prospective payment system forhospital outpatient services furnished to Medicare beneficiaries on April 7. The types of services subject to paymentunder the hospital outpatient PPS include the following:surgical procedures, radiology, clinic visits, emergencydepartment visits, diagnostic services and other diagnostictests; partial hospitalization for the mentally ill; surgicalpathology; and cancer chemotherapy. In the rule, HCFAclarifies that physical therapy, occupational therapy andspeech language pathology services are not included as partof the outpatient hospital PPS. Medicare will continue topay for these services under the fee schedule in all settings.Highlights of the rule are included below.

Provider-based entities

The rule establishes requirements that must be met for anentity to be considered a department of a provider or a

Finch University of Health SciencesChicago Medical SchoolDepartment of Physical Therapy

provider-based entity. APTA is particularly concernedabout the proposed determination of a department of aprovider and a provider-based entity because of the widespread hospital practice of acquiring physician practiceswithin the community and, in turn, claiming that they areoutpatient clinics of the hospital.

According to the rule, "Department of a provider means afacility or organization or clinic that is either created by, oracquired by, a main provider for the purpose of furnishinghealth care services under the name, ownership, andfinancial and administrative control of the main

provider.. .A department of a provider is not licensed orcertified to provide services in its own right, and Medicareconditions of participation do not apply to the departmentas an independent entity..." "Provider-based entity meansa provider...that is either created by, or acquired by, a

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Post Professional Master of Science ProgramDo you want to learn to think more critically about your practice?

Do so with people focused on your long term professional development in physical therapy

Judith L. Stoecker, PhD, PTAssoc. Prof. andDir. of Post-Professional StudiesDale Schuit, PhD, PT

Chairman and Associate ProfessorWendyRheault, PhD, PTAssociate Dean and ProfessorElizabeth Coulson, MBA, PTAssociate Professor

James Dayhuff, MS, MA, PTAsst.Prof, andCo-Director ofClinicalEducationDonna Frownfelter, MA, PT, CCS, RRTAssistant ProfessorRoberta Henderson, MS, PT

Assistant ProfessorAlbert J. Peterson, EdD, PT

Associate Professor

ORTHOPEDIC SEQUENCE BEGINS AUGUST, 2000

Karen Stevens, MS, PT, OCSAssistant ProfessorSusan Tappert, MS, PTAsst. Prof and Admissions Coord.Roseanne Thomas, MS, PTAssistant ProfessorTina Vandenbroucke, MS, PT

Instructor and Co-Director ofClinical Education

The Faculty ofthe Department ofPhysical Therapy at FUHS/CMS invite you to visit our faculty and discuss your goals foradvanced education. Applications for enrollment and further information about the part-time advanced preparation MS degree

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trained to do and where they will run into trouble bystepping out of their bounds. We find that no one wantsto give a client potentially harmful information, and theyare only too happy to have an advanced level of sport-injury care available at their club so they can refer clientson."

Cautions: Chooseyour health club wisely. Look for a clubthat has a stable and respected reputation and a philosophysimilar to yours. A credible club is looking at a long-termrelationship with its members. You may also want toconsider the size of the club and the benefits that can bederived from a large membership. Consider the terms ofyourcontract carefully. What equipment, space, etc. do you haveaccess to? Is it limited? What other services are available?What does the club provide to you? PTs with experiencein health clubs caution that you should look for an arrangement in which you are paying rent to the health cluband equipment usage fees only. Avoid arrangements inwhich you are paying the club a percentage of your business. Check with your local major health insurance payersregarding your proposedpractice. Any difficulties distinguishing physical therapy services, which typically arereimbursable, from health and fitness activities, which aretypically not reimbursable, should be worked out beforeyou sign any contracts. Ensure your documentation iscomprehensive and accurate. Review your practice plan froma risk management perspective. Research and understandwhat constitutes the provision of a professional service vs.the provision of a more general fitness/wellness service. Becertain that you are acting in compliance with the practiceact in the state(s) in which you are licensed./';

Health Clubs continuedfromfrontpage

services. Because of this advantage, PTs who set up practices in health clubs are able to keep the space they lease orown relatively small and their overhead low.

Most PT clinics in the health clubs draw primarily from apatient population with orthopedic injuries and conditions. "Patients like the health club environment," saysone therapist in this setting. "Ifyou are a healthy personwith an injury, you'll probably be more comfortable doingyour rehabihtation in a wellness model. The health club isan environment that can be comfortable, familiar and moremotivating." There are other ways to affiliate with a healthclub. Some physical therapists have established satelliteclinics a few evenings a week. Others have developedspecific programs for clubs, like a cardiac rehab program.A few PTs have even opened their own health clubs.

Marketing: Therapists in health clubs report that thissetting lends itself to marketing opportunities. To supplement word-of-mouth among the health club members,these PTs offer club members complimentary seminars onsports injuries, free consultations and health screenings.They schedule open houses during busy club hours, posttheir own information bulletin boards within the club and

write articles for the club newsletter. And when marketinga practice to referral sources, the added benefits of being ina health club have proven beneficial.

Reimbursement: For PTs who have a private practicelocated within a health club, reimbursement arrangementsare usually no different than other private practices. Thesetherapists also report success with clients' willingness topay for services out-of-pocket. "This is a setting in whichclients are used to paying for services," explains a therapistin this setting. In particular, these PTs are finding anoverwhelming willingness on the part of their clients whohave completed physical therapy to pay out-of-pocket for agym program that is set up and monitored by a PT. Weheard from a therapist who has obtained Worker's Compensation reimbursement for these services. "We workedwith these payers to cover our clients' health club fees afterthey completed physical therapy. They also reimbursed usto set up and maintain a health club program for clients."

Working with Health Club Staff: Many of the PTs whohave a practice in the health club setting offer educationalprograms for personal trainers and other health club staff.These programs are geared toward helping the staffspotpotential for re-injury or warning signs for injury. "Thiskind of education fosters a mutual respect," says a PT whooffers such educational opportunities. "It also goes a longway toward helping personal trainers look at what they are

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'The IPTA Practice Division is ilooking for the following people:

Clincal Certified Specialists(current andpending)

Anyone who has recently completed aclinical residency program

Members interested in lending a handto the Practice Division

Contact Casey Ferguson for details


SSIG BulletinMegan Loughlin, Secretary SSIG

NEWS FROM GOVERNORS

STATE UNIVERSSITY

Physical Therapy students at Governors State Universityhave been busy this past year giving GSU a place on themap. Since earning full accreditation from the Commissionon Accrediting in Physical Therapy Education, studentshave been out in full force spreading the word on GSUsPT program and the challenging, yet rewarding, career ofphysical therapy. The students celebrated NationalPhysical Therapy month in October by designating oneweek to educate the GSU community on the all encompassed areas of physical therapy, including GSU's ownprogram. Monday was designated "Physical Agents Day"with various units on display accompanied by studentdemonstrations. Assistive Devices was the focus on Tuesday.On display were crutches, wheelchairs, canes and walkers,with additional information regarding fitting and properuse of the assistive devices also available. With kyphoticposture being a hallmark ofany student, it seemed appropriate to designate Wednesday as "Posture Awareness Day".Students prepared information sheets on posture ergonomics and relief stretches. Finally, GSU's own physical therapyprogram, along with the American Physical TherapyAssociation, was the focus for Thursday's session. Availablefor those interested were the specific entrance criteria intoGSU's PT program, as well as various physical therapy 'funfacts' and additional information. The week was capped offwith a guest speaker who addressed how living withcerebral palsy influenced his attitudes towards life.

In late October, members of the GSU PT class of 2000assisted the medical staffof the Chicago Marathon.Through their volunteer work at the finish line, they werefortunate enough to witness the setting of a new worldrecord! In addition to the free food and other amenitiesavailable to the volunteer staff, a memorable experience washad by all.

Sonie of GSU's students learned that the Bears don't alwaysjust play football at Soldier Field. In late November, alongwith various Bears football players, including Chris Zorich,our students and faculty volunteered their time to bag anddeliver donated groceries to those in need through theChris Zorich's Care to Share program. Over three hundredbags of groceries were bagged and delivered that day.

GSU students go to great lengths, or should we say miles,

to put their program on the map. After driving 14 hourscrammed in a small car with their luggage, GSU studentsfound themselves in New Orleans, host of the 2000APTA's Combined Sections Meeting. The students attended various seminars and were kind enough to bringback pertinent information to share with their less fortunate classmates who could not attend. The class of 2000 isanxiously awaiting the beginning of their clinical affiliations, slated to begin in early June. The students willspend their next six months trying their wings in the realworld of physical therapy. As several students prepare totravel across the nation to complete their three 8 -weekclinicals, it is promising that GSU will finally find its placeon the map. /';

REACH TO THE FUTURE...at APTA's National Student Conclave

Registrations are now being accepted for APTA's 2000National Student Conclave, "Reach to the Future", to be

held October 27-29, 2000 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey atthe Hilton. Be part of the largest gathering of physicaltherapy program directors and their students anywhere!Share experiences and career plans with colleagues andstudents from across the nation in this fun-filled, action-packed 3-day conclave! The conclave focuses on the ever-changing physical therapy job market and features topicsnot normally covered in the classroom. More than 1,200SPTs and SPTAs will gather to meet and network with eachother. Lean about career opportunities, practice techniques, and a variety of work styles while interacting withAPTA leaders and staff. Registration fees are as follows:Student Member rates - Early Bird ($70), Advance ($95),On-Site ($115); Student Non-Member - Early Bird($125), Advance ($150), On-Site ($170). Early BirdRegistration Deadline is September 15. Advanced Registration Deadline is October 6.

Call APTA's Service Center at 1-800-999-APTA, ext. 3395to register today! Or log onto www.apta.org to registeronline! A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton atCherry Hill. To make hotel reservations, call 856/665-6666. Rates are $80 for single/double occupancy. A $10charge will be assessed for additional guests. £7~

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONSSubmissions (articles, pictures, announcements) arerequested for publication in the SSIG Bulletin of theAugust issue ofPTPriority. Deadline for submission is July5th. Submit to: Megan Loughlin, [email protected];2519 Orrington, Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 328-1459. (J"

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xC^Tx Community Physical Therapyand Associates, Ltd.


Community Physical Therapy Is Celebrating Its15th Anniversary

We are pleased to offer the following:

• JOB OPENINGS in Homecare and Skilled Nursing Facilities for PT/OT/ST(Ifyou provide us with your e-mail address we will send you monthly updates)

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Patch AdamsLynn O'Brien, President/COO, Women's PhysicalTherapy Institute; Owner, LOB and Associates.

1 just saw the movie Patch Adams (I don't get out much).I was amazed at the statistics they showed at the end of themovie.

♦♦♦ Over 15,000 patients have been treated for free♦♦♦ Zero revenue has been collected

♦ No advertising for over 10 years♦i* All expenses are paid through fundraising♦> Over 7,000 physicians are on a waiting list to work

at Gesundheit Institute.

A huge success from a very basic idea -"to treat the personwith joy and kindness first and not only the condition".

When you take a look at the places you enjoy goingwhether it be healthcare facilities, restaurants or stores,

what makes it enjoyable? How can you make your organization be the place of choice? Don't assume you have tohave all the contracts in order to get a piece of the pie.Many patients may choose to be served out of network ifthey feel they are treated with respect, dignity and a touchof class.

Beyond obvious customer service initiatives, try to focus ona few musts:

♦> Every patient has a name and it's not "the knee" or"the back"

♦ Call the patient in the evening to see how they arefeeling

♦ Call the patient a few weeks post discharge to seehow they are feeling.

♦> Listen to the patient♦♦♦ Listen to the patient♦ Listen to the patient

Now try a few more that should take very little effort.♦> Fresh flowers in the waiting room♦ , Fresh bowl of fruit in the waiting room♦> A clean and neat facility♦ Offer the patient a cup of tea or cold water when

they arrive♦> Give all your attention to that patient♦ Fill out as much of the form(s) as possible before the

patient arrives♦ Remember a little something about the patient like

"How was your anniversary last week?"

Never have the patient wait for their appointmentSeldom, if ever, double book —this is their time,

they are paying youSend out personal invitations to each patient on anyupcoming event you may be offering.Put your patients on your prayer list

If you are still reading this you are probably saying, "Whatplanet is this one on?" Well let me ask you a question - isn'tthis the type of place you would love to go? Look at theridicule Patch Adams went through when he tried some ofhis "tricks". His greatest success is the fact that he listened tohis patients.

♦*♦ The principles that the Gesundheit organizationfollows are:

1. "that our relationships are based onfriendship";

2. "that our motivation stems from the joy ofservice";

3. "that fun is not only desirable, but arequirement, and"

4. "that each person is responsible for his orher own delight".

As cliche' as it may sound, "empower yourself" to do theright thing. Get out of your comfort zone and really starttreating/caring for patients. You might love how you feel. Ifyou can accomplish these steps you will have a niche facilityand you will love the financial reward as well. f\~

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Rehabilitation Associates of the Midwest

Seeks Experienced Physical Therapistto assistindevelopment of outpatientphysician basedtherapydepartment.PT to start, FT once established.

Call Greg Swanson at 847-776-1400 ext. 223.

909 E. Palatine Road, Palatine, IL 60067

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Nominations NeededJust a reminder that nominations for IPTA elected officeare due June 30, 2000. Positions that are up for election in2000 are: President (1); Vice-President (1); Secretary (1);Ethics Committee (1); Nominating Committee (1);Alternate Affiliate Representative (1); and At-LargeDelegates (5).

Responsibilities, eligibility requirements and selectioncriteria used by the Nominating Committee are listed inthe IPTA Bylaws. Bylaws can be found beginning on page135 in the 2000 IPTA Membership Directory. The slateof candidates will be mailed to each member by September5, 2000. Please identify qualified members in your districtand encourage them to consent to serve if they are nominated.

To nominate someone, simply complete the form belowand mail it to Paula Eppenstein, Chair, IPTA NominatingCommittee, 9120 Shady Drive Hickory Hills, IL 60457or fax it to her at (630) 462-4442. £v~

Name:

Position Endorsed For:

Address:

Name of person submitting:

This is a:

District Endorsement

District Office and District:

rIndividual EndorsementDistrict:

Self-Endorsement

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Spanish SpeakingPhysical Therapist

Physical Therapist Assistant

Terapia Fisica de la Villita

Little Village Physical Therapy

Chicago's Spanish Language WorkerRehabilitation Center

We believe that without effective, intensive communication and education, rehab is destined to falter or fail. Thisnew specialty clinicserves injured Spanish speakingworkers. Ourgoal is to provide the highest standard oforthopaedicphysical therapyin an understanding andunderstandable environment.

Call Peter J. McMenamin, ms.pt.ocs: 312-855-1711Or fax resume: 312-855-9208

Terapia Fisica de la Villita is a division of Physical Therapy Chicago, Ltd.

Join 0»r Experienced

FT TEAMThorek Hospital &Medical Center, an acute care, communityhospital onChicago's northside, nearthe lake andWrigley field,isseekinga StaffPhysical Therapist forourinpatient services. Thisis an opportunity to work witha wide range of patients.

Current IL PT license required. Previous hospital experience desired,however new grads are encouraged toapply. We offer a competitivecompensation package,including:

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Continuing Education Opportunities• 401(k) Plan• 29 Paid 17me Off Days a Year• Free Parking

Interested candidates maysubmit resume andsalary requirements to:

Human ResourcesTHOREK HOSPITAL& MEDICAL CENTER850 W. Irving Park RoadChicago, IL 60613 Hospital'and'Medical'Center

EOE773-975-6703

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Acting Clinic DirectorPhysiotherapy Associates

Minister, Indiana

Experienced Physical Therapist neededto manage outpatient clinic in

Munster, IN.Full-time with benefits. Three to four

month position with strong potentialfor future management position.

For consideration,please fax your resume to:

Richard Rausch, Regional Manager(312)944-7593

HCFA continuedfrom page 10...

main provider for the purpose of furnishing health careservices under the name, ownership and administrative andfinancial control of the main provider...A provider-basedentity is certified to provide services in its own right." A"main provider" means a provider that either creates, oracquires ownership of, another entity to deliver additionalhealth care services under its name, ownership and financial and administrative control. To be considered provider-based, the facility will have to contact HCFA and obtain anaffirmative provider-based determination before billing thecosts through the main provider. This requirement doesnot apply to existing entities which already have provider-based status.

The'entity must meet all of the following requirements tobe determined by HCFA to have provider-based status:

Licensure: The department of the provider, remote location of a hospital, or satellite facility and the main providerare operated under the same license. There is an exceptionfor areas where the State requires a separate license for the

entity, or in States where State law does not permit licensure of the main provider and the prospective provider-based entity under a single licensure.

Operation under the ownership and control of the mainprovider: The facility is operated under the ownership andcontrol of the main provider.

Administration and Supervision: The reporting relationship between the facility seeking provider-based status andthe main provider must have the same frequency, intensity,and level of accountability that exists between the mainprovider and one of its departments.

Clinical Services: The clinical services of the facility seekingprovider-based status and the main provider are integrated.

Financial Integration: The financial operations are fullyintegrated within the financial system of the main provideras evidenced by shared income and expenses.

Public Awareness: The facility is held out to the public aspart of the main provider.

Location in immediate vicinity: The facility and the mainprovider are located on the same campus (exceptions areallowed; see the full rule for specifics).

Joint VenturesHCFA also states in the rule regarding the ability of aprovider-based entity to obtain management staffandclinical staff from management companies. This provisionhas a significant impact on the companies, which providetherapy services under contractual arrangements. Facilitiesthat meet the requirements to be provider-based, but areoperated under management contracts have additionalcriteria to meet. Please see the complete rule for a listing.

Effective Date of Rule

The rule will become effective 6 months after the date of

its publication in the Federal Register. A full copy of therule is available for viewing at www.hcfa.gov/regs/hopps/default.htm. If you have additional questions regardingthis rule, contact Gayle Lee at APTA at 1-800-999-2782ext. 8549. <y

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•KrggiftigPriorities?

• APTA can Help!

Now you don't have tochoose between supporting your professionin this critical time and staying within your budget. With APTA's newInstallment Dues Plan* you can do both! Plus, you'll get all ofthe greatbenefits ofmembership.

Join the American Physical Therapy Association or renew yourmembership today, and take advantage of the Installment Dues Planthat allows you tospread your APTA membership payments infoureasyinstallments over six months.

It's easy toparticipate! You can sign upfor installment dues by faxingyour invoice or application along with the "Installment Dues Plan"form to 703.684.7343 orby mailing your application orinvoice alongwith the "Installment Dues Plan" form toAPTA, AccountingDepartment, 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-1488.

*The Installment Dues Plan isavailable only when you use a credit card forpayment. And, because of the special reduced rates of their dues, studentmembers and Career Starter Dues participants are not eligible for this program.

• Installment Dues Plan •(Available only when using a credit card)

Please calculate your dues by completing your membership applicationor renewal form and transfer the amount to the blanks below. Returnyour application or renewal form with this completed form toAPTA.Because ofthespecial reduced rates of their dues, student membersand Career Starter Dues participants are not eligible for this program.

National &Chapter DuesTotal Section Dues

Total Voluntary ContributionsProcessing Fee

Total Dues, Contributions,& Processing Fee

Divide Total by 4 to determine theamount ofeach installment payment

$ 15.00

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I authorize APTA to charge my credit cardaccount on an installmentbasis every other month for the total amount ofmembership dues,contributions, and processing fee;.Jf Inclose this account prior tothis indebtedness being safis6 |̂isyj| notify APTA's AccountingOffice ofthe specifics ofmy:new amount orhow the outstandingbalance will bepaid. I understand'-thatif I fail tomeet my paymentobligation toAPTA, my membership will be terminated.

Membership Signature

Q Visa • Mastercard • American Express

credite«iif!;y * Expiration Date

Cardholder's Name (please print)

Cardholder's Signature

Cardholder's Billing Address


ContinuingEducation Courses

1 he following upcoming courses have been approved forContinuing Education Units by the IPTA. Please see ourwebsite at www.ipta.org for contact information or call theChapter Office at 800/552-4782.

Knee Biomechanics and Rehabilitation: A Hands-On

Approach (1.35 CEUs) offered by STEP of Adanta on June17 & 18, 2000

Lymphedema Management of the Upper and LowerExtremities (2.25 CEUs) offered by North AmericanSeminars on June 23 & 24, 2000

The New MS Guidelines: Delivering Effective, Comprehensive Therapy Services (.65 CEUs) sponsored by theIPTA and the IOTA on June 24, 2000

The Bottom Block (.60 CEUs) offered by Sole Supports,Inc on August 19, 2000

Prescriptive Seating for the Neurologically Impaired Client(.375 CEUs) offered by Adorno Rogers Technology onSeptember 23, 2000

A Comprehensive Exploration of Hand Therapy (1.4CEUs) offered by North American Seminars on October14 & 15, 2000

Doritforget to sign upfor theIPTA/IOTA sponsoredMS

Course!

Date: June 24, 2000Location: Northwestern Memorial HospitalCost: $60

Made possible through a grantfrom the ParalyzedVeterans ofAmerica Education and TrainingFoundation. CallIPTA to register today!

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ity 2000;Physical Therapy Scholarships for.

a Diverse Future

APTA's primary fundraiser for the MinoHtyScholarship Fund, is coming to CHICAGO...in just

5 months!

Szturfey, October U, 2000John G. Shecjct Acfuzrium

Chicago, Illinois

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2000>*£$?*

WHat Tan IPTA mfmbfrs do???Purchase tickets to the event

Sponsor portions of the evening's activitiesContribute any monetary amount

CONTRIBUTE RAFFLE OR SILENT AUCTION ITEMS

Encourage others to attend

Purchase an ad in the souvenir booklet

Call Johnette Meadows at APTA 1-800-999-2782,ext. 3143 for more information on how

YOU can help make Diversity2000 the most successful yet!

DatelineSubmissions toDatelineshould be sent tothe IPTA Chapter Office.Inclusions in thecalendar are as space permits andare at thediscretionofthe editor. Priority is given toIPTA events. Cost per listing is $25for non-IPTA events.

JUNE9-10

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APTA Clinical Instructor Education and CredentialingProgramLocation: Northern Illinois University, DeKalbContact: DotThullen at (815) 753-8996Thisprogram isdesigned forpersons interested inorinvolved with clinicaleducation (clinical instructors,centercoordinators ofclinicaleducation, academic coordinators ofclinical education) andisrecognized bytheAPTA.

APTAAnnual Conference andExpositionLocation: Indianapolis, IN

IPTAAlumni and Schools Social at APTA Conference

Location: Grand Ballroom 3,TheWestin Indianapolis, 50SouthCapitol Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46204-3425

Time 7:00-9:00p.m.

IPT-PAC GolfOutingLocation: CountryLakes GolfClub,Naperville, ILTime: Shotgun start,approximately 8:30a.m.Cost: $100 ($75 for students)RSVP byJune9,2000 to theIPTA ChapterOffice.

23-25 McKenziePartB

Location: St.AnthonysMedical Center, St.Louis, MOFor information contact the McKenzie Institute at 1-800-635-8380.

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TheNew MS Guidelines: Delivering Effective,ComprehesiveTherapy ServicesLocation: Northwestern Memorial Hospital, ChicagoTime: 8:00am- 5:00pmInstructors: CindaHugos, PT, MS

Lois Copperman, PhD, OTRSponsors: IPTAand IOTAContact IPTA or IOTA for additional information.

IPTA Legislative Committee MeetingTime: 9:00 am -1:00 pmLocation: TBA

Contact BarbSullivan, Legislation Division Chairformoreinformation.

AUGUST

McKenzie Credentialling ExamLocation: St.AnthonysMedical Center,St.Louis, MOFor information contact the McKenzie Institute at 1-800-635-8380.


12 IPTA Board ofDirectors MeetingTime: 9:00 am

Location: Midwestern University

SEPTEMBER

15-17 McKenzie Part C

Location: St.Anthonys Medical Center,St.Louis, MOFor information contact the McKenzie Institute at 1-800-635-8380.

WOUND HEALING SEMINARSCURRENT CONCEPTS IN

WOUND HEALING™(Prerequisiteto Advtnccd Wound Healing

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May 20-21,2000 Freehold, NJJune 3-4,2000June 10-11,2000June 24-25,2000July 15-16,2000July 29-30,2000Sep 16-17,2000

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ADVANCED

WOUND HEALING**1( Course Prerequisiteb Current ConceptsinWound Healing ™ during 199J-2000)COST

S395

Apr 29-30,2000 Franklin, TN

Other Dates and Locations TBA

WOUND CARE ASSOCIATES

(A Division ofWound Care Resources, Inc.)

Phone: 262-245-6812 * Fax: 262-245-6912

Email: [email protected]

Web site: http://www.woundcareresources.com

GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITYGoverrro State Diversity isanupper-divista9,000 students IntheColleges ofArts andSciences, Business andPubflc Administrate, Education andHeatftProfessions. The university's main campus islocated inuWversityParKapprodrrately35maess<)uthoftheC^dOticagAGStrs primary mission isteac^diverse, lifelong learners. We arecurrently seeking to (31 thefollowing vacancies inourCoGege ofKeattnProfession; romlratiore andapplkatta

^•^••^M PHYSICAL THERAPY FACULTY^^MB^Nominations and applications areinvited for three (3) tenure-track Physical Therapy faculty positions. OurPhysical Therapy program isanaccredited, entry-level master ofPhysical Therapy program. The postHon(s)involve teaching graduate level courses En one ormore ofthefbSowfng program sreas: artnapetScs, neurologic(pediatric or adult), or cardiopulmonary physical therapy. Additional responsibilities will include advising,memjDring,a«JsupervistrM students andpareddidates will actively particqjate in research and schoferty activities inducing the pursuit of external funr^w forresearch oreducational activities. Quatificatior&Afvanced master* c^grodoctorate preferred; ABPTS certification ina dinica] spedafty ispreferTed; Dcensed oreQgfbie for licensure asaphysical therapist inIllinois; rJerrwrstrated corneal expertise noneorm<»ofttepedics, neurologic (pediatric oradult), orcardiopulmonary physical flterawr^rience asa licensed physical therapist; demonstrated academic teaching experience ispreferred; experienceusing theinternet In instruction ispreferredThe review ofapplications wHlbegrn ImmecMety andcorrQrtue urrtJlthe position isfilled. To appty. candidates should send a letter ofinterest addressing cfElificatioris, acuricutumvita, and thenames, addresses and phone numbers oftrtfee referent to: Cynthia Cair,M.8MuTH/l,CtaIr1PTSearch Committee, College ofHealth Professions.

••UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR OF ANATOMY AND NEUROSCIENCE HNominations and applications areInvited for the tenure-track position ofUniversity Professor ofAnatomy andNeuroscience. This position isa joint appointment intte Oeajpational and l"rrysicalwhich areaccredited entry-level master degree prograrns(MOT/Mr^.VYearesee^dsaTKte4a^professionals whose research and scholarly actfvifewfflbenea and entotcethelearning cOT/PT students. The position involves teaching graduate level courses in Gross Anatomy, Neuroaratamy andNeuroscience, aswen asother assigned courses. Additional responsibilities wUi include advising mentoring andsupervising students and participating In both college and university activities. Qualifications: Earned doctoratev^ a focus inneurosciens* oranatorrry; twoyears experie^national therapy disciplines; active inspecified area ofresearch; teaching experience ispreferred; experienceusing theinternet inteaching is preferred. Thereviewtte rxsition is fiOelToapply, canoldates should ser^vita, copies ofgraduate and undergraduate transcript and thenames, addresses and phone numbers ofthreereferences to:JessicaPederson, MBA, OTR/L, Chair, Anat/Neuro Search Committee.

Formm Information about theuniversity, pleasedourmbsfa at www.govstoduA Governors

StateUniversity

University Park, IL 60466-0975AA/EOE

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extend Tour reachTogether We'll Make A Difference

Now, more than ever, you and other physical therapy professionals need the supportofAPTA—the one professional organization which has the power to represent your interestsat the highest levels of state and federal government and policy-making.

Extend your reach toyour nonmember colleagues and encourage them to join APTA. You,your chapter, and your profession will all benefit from your enthusiasm and your efforts.

Extend Your Reach....and WinIt's easy to win! The more new members you recruit, the better your chance to winvaluable prizes! For more details, contact your state chapter or contact APTA at 800/999-2782, ext 3124 or 3395. Or visit the APTA Web site at www.apta.org.

The top three recruiters nationally will win APTA Cash—redeemable for any APTAproducts and services.

1st Place-$500 in APTA Cash ^ AP | A2nd Prize—$250 inAPTA Cash kyi / VI 1/ V3rd Prize—$ 125 inAPTA Cash American Physical Therapy Association

Illinois Physical Therapy Association1010 Jorie Boulevard, Suite 134Oak Brook, IL 60523

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