PTA Blog Talk : Pediatrics

Future Care

Jason Marketti — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:50:00 GMT

I've read about social security running out of money, reduced reimbursement rates, a decrease in the number of qualified providers, quicker discharges and supposedly better recovery after surgery. Where does this leave everyone? Social security has to...(read more)

PTAs and the Future

Jason Marketti — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 20:11:00 GMT

I'm sure there are some people who'd like to see the PTA profession disappear and have every patient treated only by a PT. And for those who feel like that, let's discuss what we should do with the PTAs. But first the United States needs to open its borders...(read more)

Employers and Grudges

Jason Marketti — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:17:00 GMT

Years ago, I was new to an area and began to secure employment as a per-diem PTA. One of the first places I worked was a hospital. After educating them on the per-diem pay scale, I was hired to work almost every weekend. I explained to HR that I needed...(read more)

My Conference

Jason Marketti — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:58:00 GMT

I recently attended my first "live" conference in more than 10 years. It was one of the most informative and action-packed adventures I've had. I was able to connect with people, collect numbers, share experiences and sample some new technology that is...(read more)

Privileged Workers

Jason Marketti — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 22:14:00 GMT

With all the changes in health care, will therapists need to obtain hospital privileges in the near future? MDs are often graded on their mortality rate, patient satisfaction, patient complexity and in some cases handwriting, as well as being board-certified...(read more)

Assessing Our Own

Jason Marketti — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:25:00 GMT

After being in the profession for greater than 10 years, some things just come naturally, like gait assessment. I find myself assessing my own family a great deal as they walk back and forth in front of the T.V. This seems to occur more often when the...(read more)

The Fathers Network--Part Two

Jason Marketti — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:42:00 GMT

I met James May approximately 10 years ago when he was invited to speak at an Early Head Start program in Lewiston, Idaho. With multiple advanced degrees in Applied Behavioral Science and Mental Health (he is a licensed mental health counselor), and a...(read more)

The Fathers Network - Part One

Jason Marketti — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:02:00 GMT

I recently spoke with Greg Schell and James May about The Fathers Network and how they serve their community in the state of Washington. The Fathers Network began in 1978 at the University of Washington for fathers raising children with special needs....(read more)