Physical Therapist in Transition : PT News

Investing in Our Future

Karen Schiff — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:19:00 GMT

Along with all the chaos that accompanies a capstone project, additional pressing issues come to the front lines. Within the past few months, the subject of G-Codes has taken up a majority of time in regard to educating ourselves, clinical and ancillary...(read more)

Taking a Look Back for Rejuvenation

Karen Schiff — Thu, 30 May 2013 18:34:00 GMT

Organizing a case report is proving to be more challenging than ever. Although my patient case is, in my estimation, a complicated issue, I thought for sure that I'd have more than enough to research and background information to present than I'd know...(read more)

In Preparation for the DPT

Karen Schiff — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:01:00 GMT

Amazing what can happen in one week. In a major healthcare system of a large metropolitan area surrounded by water, we've successfully accomplished separating pediatric from adult rehabilitation in preparation for our growth as the Rehabilitation Institute...(read more)

Good Timing

Karen Schiff — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:12:00 GMT

A short break between semesters has proven to come at the best time for me. Today brings with it a major change in my facility, where one department is becoming two. Employees have been preparing for months for this change, with hopes that everything...(read more)

Safety Zone

Karen Schiff — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:32:00 GMT

A most disturbing week has occurred, once again, for the citizens of our country. As I look forward to starting a new semester once again and booking a flight to attend a weekend course for the final session in the quest for my DPT, I'm shaken by the...(read more)

Organized Chaos

Karen Schiff — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:39:00 GMT

As we move toward the formation of a major rehabilitation provider in the region, meetings, conference calls and webinars fill my schedule. My new role is quickly becoming a challenge, in that therapists are being designated as working for the adult hospital,...(read more)

A New Role

Karen Schiff — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:02:00 GMT

" A New Beginning " was a topic I covered over the past few weeks. As a firm believer in rapid, positive change with unbridled energy, I decided to apply for a higher position within my healthcare system. As of this week, I was honored with the offering...(read more)

The Year in Review

Karen Schiff — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:02:00 GMT

As this year comes to a close, I'd like to reflect on a most productive, busy and emotional past 12 months. Final grades have arrived this morning for the fall semester of the DPT program. My capstone project will begin very soon. After narrowing down...(read more)

Building on a Philanthropic Practice

Karen Schiff — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Rapid change is necessary to stay afloat in healthcare these days. From staffing optimization to unifying rehab across the South Broward Hospital District and becoming the Rehabilitation Institute of South Florida (RISF), we're experiencing exciting and,...(read more)

Staying Profitable and Productive

Karen Schiff — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:28:00 GMT

One thing is true in the field of rehabilitation: Change is constant. This has never been more true than at the present time. Within the past year, there have been staffing shortages followed by staffing surplus; needed equipment, but not enough room;...(read more)

Team Building

Karen Schiff — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:43:00 GMT

It has been a very busy week preparing, as best we could, for the changes we're currently experiencing. Working in a hospital-based, outpatient rehabilitation center, there had never been a dollar restriction on the visits allowed through straight Medicare....(read more)

Modified Charges

Karen Schiff — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:35:00 GMT

October 1 is just around the corner from now, and with it will bring changes to the allowances of physical therapy services for our Medicare population (along with occupational and speech therapy). I'd like to think that as a healthcare professional,...(read more)

A Positive Change

Karen Schiff — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:20:00 GMT

Attention this week has been focused on the Medicare cap that will be in place starting October 1. This will affect all settings of physical therapy by limiting the amount of PT that a patient can receive. As an outpatient clinician, I'm usually the last...(read more)

After the Fallout

Karen Schiff — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 18:51:00 GMT

A long, worrisome spring and fall has left our healthcare system 51 employees smaller. Rumors ran amuck throughout every facility and department, causing stress and anxiety. Our system was at risk of being placed on the auction block to the highest bidder,...(read more)

The Search Continues

Karen Schiff — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 15:53:00 GMT

The search for a case report continues on a daily basis at work. Although I have to come up with a patient by early 2013, my eyes and ears are on the lookout for an interesting case so that I can share treatment intervention and outcomes. The sooner I...(read more)