Lecture 6: Private Practice

Question 1

what factors influenced the emergence of PT/OT private practice in the late 80s?

Answer 1

• long wait lists
• budget cuts
• aging population
• priority on post-surgical patients

Question 2

name the two optional associations representing PTs and OTs in private practice

Answer 2

FCPPQ and AQEPP (they both have two Ps which could stand for private practice?!)

Question 3

why do TRPS usually deal with CSST and SAAQ?

Answer 3

the fees are lower per session ($36 and $55 respectively)

note: a lot of 3rd party insurers (ie blue cross, manulife) don’t cover TRP services, so if the clinic doesn’t have TRPs they may not bother working with CSST/SAAQ

Question 4

what percentage of income with a private clinic comes from public programs like CSST?

Answer 4

45%

Question 5

how many treatments does CSST and SAAQ approve of before the patient has to go back and get re-assessed?

Answer 5

CSST - 30 treatments or 12 weeks
SAAQ - 15 treatments then have to fill out form

*note: still have to submit monthly reports

Question 6

what needs to be in your waiting room?

Answer 6

list of therapists, code of ethics

Question 7

what are the six parts of an assessment?

Answer 7

ID, Why they’re there, what you notice, what you want to do, what you did (every time), consent.

Question 8

how often are new clients coming in if you are dealing with CSST?

Answer 8

every 20 minutes!

Question 9

how much is your market share in the rehab industry?

Answer 9

10% - RMTS can have a larger share!!