Management in Physical Therapy Practices

by Page, Catherine G.

• ISBN13: 9780803640337
• ISBN10: 0803640331
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780803642126, 9780803647299
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2015-01-30
• Publisher: F.A. Davis Company
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Summary

Knowing where you’ll begin after graduation can be unpredictable.

That’s why we’ve provided wisdom you won’t find in any other Management text—practical business principles and perspectives for all types of clinical settings to help you prepare for wherever life may lead you.

Walk through true stories of trials and triumphs as Catherine Page shows you how to create a personal business plan that will set you up for success—whether you decide to own a clinic or focus on direct patient care.

Table of Contents

I. Contemporary Issues in Healthcare Management

1.      Becoming a Healthcare Manager

2.      Managers and Leaders in Contemporary Healthcare Organizations

3.      Healthcare Organizations

4.      Introduction to Healthcare as a Unique Insurance-Based Business

II. Responsibilities of the Healthcare Manager

5.      Responsibilities for Vision, Mission, and Goal Setting

6.      Responsibilities for Policies and Procedures

7.      Marketing Responsibilities

8.      Staffing Responsibilities

9.      Responsibilities for Patient Care

10.    Fiscal Responsibilities

11.    Risk Management, Legal, and Ethical Responsibilities

12.    Communication Responsibilities

III. Management in Specific Healthcare Settings

13.  Management Issues in Long-Term Care

14.  Management Issues in Outpatient Centers

15.  Management Issues in School-Based Services

16.  Management Issues in Home Care Organizations

17.  Management Issues in Hospitals and Health Systems

Appendices:

1. A Brief History of Organizations, Leadership, and Management

2. Outlines for Three Strategic Plans

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