Documentation Basics for the Physical Therapist Assistant (3rd Edition) – PDF

Having the ability to provide complete and accurate documentation is essential for a physical therapist assistant to effectively carry out their duties. The 3rd edition of the Documentation Basics for the Physical Therapist Assistant continues to serve as a comprehensive guide in teaching students and professionals the ins and outs of documentation.

This edition, updated by Mia Erickson and Rebecca McKnight, reflects the changes in the evolving field of physical therapy. It covers the updated requirements for documentation by major payers, changes in disablement models, and the growing use of electronic documentation in the industry.

Key features of the 3rd edition include:

• An exploration of the benefits and challenges associated with computerized documentation
• A comparison of documentation methods using computer vs. paper charts
• An emphasis on considering disablement and disablement concepts when writing notes
• Guidance on documenting treatment rationale and the unique skills of physical therapist assistants in patient management
• Instructions on documenting impairments in body structure and function, as well as activity limitations and participation restrictions

New additions in the 3rd edition comprise:

• A chapter dedicated to electronic documentation
• Updated chapters on reimbursement and legal issues
• Inclusion of additional student practice examples in each chapter
• Illustrative screenshots of the popular WebPT® electronic medical record platform
• Incorporation of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health Disablement model

Please note that this sale only includes the eBook version of Documentation Basics for the Physical Therapist Assistant 3rd Edition in PDF format. Access codes are not included.

ISBN-13: 978-1630914028, 978-1630914042