Introduction
A Note To The Reader
As Luck Would Have It
Dream On
About This Book
Attention Grabbing Symbols Used In This Book
Chapter 1: Are You Sure You Want To Open a Practice?
Chapter 2: Establishing The Structural Framework
Chapter 3: What’s It All Cost?
Chapter 4: You Can Bank On It!
Chapter 5: Plan To Win
Chapter 6: The Dream Team
Chapter 7: Setting Up Shop
Chapter 8: Caring About Medicare
Chapter 9: Marketing Magic
Chapter 10: Advertising and Promotion
Chapter 11: Mix It Up: The Recipe For Success
Chapter 12: The Coding Game
Chapter 13: Accounting Numbers
Chapter 14: I Need Help!
Chapter 15: Is It Working Yet?
Appendices
Sample Balance Sheet
Sample Income Statement
Sample Statement of Cash Flows
Sample Business Plan Outline
Sample Fee Schedule
Sample Equipment List
Break-Even Analysis
Break-Even Graph Components
Lifecycle of Your Claim
Interviewing Tricks of the Trade
Pre-employment Reference Check Form
Sample Payment Policy Form
Sample Office Encounter Form (Super Bill)
Sample New Patient Registration Form (Front Side)
Sample New Patient Registration Form (Back Side)
Initial Physical Therapy Evaluation Form (Front Side)
Initial Physical Therapy Evaluation Form (Back Side)
Sample Patient Sign-In Sheet
Sample Assignment of Benefits Form
Sample Fax Cover Sheet
Sample Physical Therapy Prescription Pad
Sample Employee Handbook Table of Contents
Sample Employment Agreement
Resources for Further Information on Private
Physical Therapy Practice
State Insurance Carrier List Example (State of Maryland)
Opening Day Checklist