Therapy productivity targets vary by discipline, setting, payer mix, and employer. The percentage alone does not show what your workday will actually involve because employers may count documentation, meetings, cancellations, travel, and other required duties differently. Before accepting a PT, OT, SLP, RT, PTA, or COTA position, ask how the employer calculates billable hours, which […]
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PT productivity standards can determine whether a physical therapy job is sustainable long before a therapist begins the role. Physical therapy employers use different productivity models by setting, and no single national percentage applies to every role. Skilled nursing facilities often use percentage-based targets, while outpatient, acute care, and home health employers may use percentages, […]
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Therapy productivity expectations can reveal whether a job is manageable before a therapist accepts it. In ASHA’s 2025 survey, SLPs in skilled nursing facilities reported a median productivity requirement of 85%, but expectations vary by discipline, setting, and employer. The percentage alone does not show whether documentation, transition time, care coordination, or other required work […]
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PT billing codes are the CPT codes therapists use to document physical therapy services, treatment time, and medical necessity. Facilities expect PTs and PTAs to understand common codes, timed units, modifiers, and documentation standards before an assignment so billing errors do not delay reimbursement or disrupt therapy workflows. These skills matter because billing and documentation […]
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Medicare reimburses therapy services only when treatment is medically necessary, appropriately delivered, and fully documented. For therapists entering skilled nursing facilities, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation centers, home health settings, and other Medicare-serving organizations, understanding these requirements can make day-one onboarding smoother and reduce avoidable documentation or billing corrections. These Medicare therapy rules affect physical therapy, occupational […]
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Therapy documentation is the process of recording patient evaluations, treatment plans, progress, and clinical decisions to support patient care, communication, compliance, and reimbursement. Strong therapy documentation helps therapists track progress, demonstrate medical necessity, improve client outcomes, and maintain accurate clinical records across physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, respiratory therapy, and mental health settings. Many […]
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Healthcare professional insurance helps therapists protect their careers, licenses, and finances from professional liability claims connected to patient care. This coverage deserves particular attention when you work contract, per diem, PRN, locum tenens, or travel assignments and move between hospitals, clinics, schools, nursing homes, and rehabilitation centers. Employer-sponsored insurance coverage may apply while you work […]
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Therapist liability insurance can help protect clinicians when a malpractice claim, subpoena, or licensing board complaint arises from their professional services. For contract, PRN, per-diem, travel, and locum tenens therapists, the main concern is whether that protection follows them between assignments, facilities, and employment arrangements. A therapist may work in a skilled nursing facility one […]
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PT malpractice insurance protects physical therapists from claims tied to patient care, including legal defense costs, settlements, and license issues. Not every therapist needs an individual policy, but your risk depends on how and where you work. Coverage matters more when you accept contract, PRN, or per diem roles. Physical therapists in these positions may […]
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A strong therapy CV template gets interviews by doing one thing well. It shows hiring managers clear proof of patient impact, not just responsibilities. Most therapists list duties like “provided emotional support” or “led group sessions,” but that is not enough. Hiring managers scan for three signals first: caseload size, treatment method, and patient outcome. […]
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