Comments for The Independent Clinician http://independentclinician.com Private Speech, Physical and Occupational Therapy Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:08:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Comment on Poll: Private Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy Rate by Mary http://independentclinician.com/poll-private-physical-occupational-and-speech-therapy-rate/#comment-1748 Mary Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:08:06 +0000 http://independentclinician.com/?p=148#comment-1748 I charge $150 in Central NJ for speech and do not accept insurance. Adult patients. I charge $150 in Central NJ for speech and do not accept insurance. Adult patients.

]]> Comment on Poll: Private Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy Rate by Fay http://independentclinician.com/poll-private-physical-occupational-and-speech-therapy-rate/#comment-1741 Fay Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:03:20 +0000 http://independentclinician.com/?p=148#comment-1741 In Ontario, Canada, my national and provincial associations do salary surveys. The provincial association also recommends an hourly rate for a private practitioner. I looked at all this info, considered my geographical location and surveyed my colleagues to get a sense of what to charge. In Ontario, Canada, my national and provincial associations do salary surveys. The provincial association also recommends an hourly rate for a private practitioner. I looked at all this info, considered my geographical location and surveyed my colleagues to get a sense of what to charge.

]]> Comment on About by Kristi http://independentclinician.com/about-the-independent-clinician/#comment-1727 Kristi Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:10:39 +0000 http://independentclinician.com//?page_id=2#comment-1727 This sounds just like me. I want to start my own so bad, but I'm so afraid, and don't know how to get started. The Medicaid (new rules) and insurance side of things makes me so nervous! Are there any websites that offer assistance in the 'how to' of Medicaid/insurance billing? This sounds just like me. I want to start my own so bad, but I’m so afraid, and don’t know how to get started. The Medicaid (new rules) and insurance side of things makes me so nervous! Are there any websites that offer assistance in the ‘how to’ of Medicaid/insurance billing?

]]> Comment on How I Found A New Niche for My Private Patient Business by Julie http://independentclinician.com/how-i-found-a-new-niche-for-my-private-patient-business/#comment-1718 Julie Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:18:26 +0000 http://independentclinician.com/?p=164#comment-1718 I also really enjoy working in cognitive rehabilitation and have found that there are many people who would benefit from therapy. I am an OT and enjoy reading your blog. Thanks for sharing I also really enjoy working in cognitive rehabilitation and have found that there are many people who would benefit from therapy. I am an OT and enjoy reading your blog. Thanks for sharing

]]> Comment on Results of SLP/OT/PT Salary Survey by independentclinician http://independentclinician.com/results-of-slp-ot-pt-salary-survey/#comment-1713 independentclinician Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:39:36 +0000 http://independentclinician.com/?p=292#comment-1713 Great question. I believe it was around 30-40 respondents. Not a huge N - but hopefully my 2012 survey will reach a larger audience! Jena Great question.
I believe it was around 30-40 respondents. Not a huge N – but hopefully my 2012 survey will reach a larger audience!
Jena

]]> Comment on Dress Code for Private Speech, Occupational and Physical Therapists? by Stacy http://independentclinician.com/dress-code-for-private-speech-occupational-and-physical-therapists/#comment-1705 Stacy Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:51:37 +0000 http://independentclinician.com/?p=390#comment-1705 I work with adults as a contract PT. Personally I prefer khakis and knit shirts instead of scubs. To me scrubs feel to much like pajamas and if I am in pajamas I am not as productive. I also find that to be true of many of my patients too. For my patients that are able which is really most of them, I tell them that they get to keep their pjs on the first week but after that they need to wear their street clothes. They are so surprised how much better they feel when they wear regular clothes. Just my two cents! I work with adults as a contract PT. Personally I prefer khakis and knit shirts instead of scubs. To me scrubs feel to much like pajamas and if I am in pajamas I am not as productive. I also find that to be true of many of my patients too. For my patients that are able which is really most of them, I tell them that they get to keep their pjs on the first week but after that they need to wear their street clothes. They are so surprised how much better they feel when they wear regular clothes. Just my two cents!

]]> Comment on Results of SLP/OT/PT Salary Survey by Nathan http://independentclinician.com/results-of-slp-ot-pt-salary-survey/#comment-1704 Nathan Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:27:18 +0000 http://independentclinician.com/?p=292#comment-1704 Just curious: how many people participated in the survey? Just curious: how many people participated in the survey?

]]> Comment on The Independent Clinician Guide to Private Patients by independentclinician http://independentclinician.com/buy-now/the-independent-clinician-guide-to-private-patients/#comment-1695 independentclinician Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:16:40 +0000 http://independentclinician.com/?page_id=1343#comment-1695 Hi Julie! Great question. Yes, the book does discuss being a sole proprietor (DBA) vs. and LLC but peoples circumstances vary. Of course I have to preface this by saying that I'm an SLP and not a lawyer, but in general I advise people who are working part-time, for themselves (by themselves) and treating patients in the patients homes to start out as a sole proprietor. If you have employees, office space or are treating patients in YOUR home, there is more liability and you'll want to become an LLC. Either way, you'll need professional liability insurance :-) Hope this helps! Jena P.S. I'd love to learn more about you and your private therapy goals and ambitions! Hi Julie!
Great question. Yes, the book does discuss being a sole proprietor (DBA) vs. and LLC but peoples circumstances vary.

Of course I have to preface this by saying that I’m an SLP and not a lawyer, but in general I advise people who are working part-time, for themselves (by themselves) and treating patients in the patients homes to start out as a sole proprietor.

If you have employees, office space or are treating patients in YOUR home, there is more liability and you’ll want to become an LLC.

Either way, you’ll need professional liability insurance :-)

Hope this helps!
Jena

P.S. I’d love to learn more about you and your private therapy goals and ambitions!

]]> Comment on The Independent Clinician Guide to Private Patients by Julie Nuba http://independentclinician.com/buy-now/the-independent-clinician-guide-to-private-patients/#comment-1690 Julie Nuba Sat, 07 Jan 2012 23:12:09 +0000 http://independentclinician.com/?page_id=1343#comment-1690 Hi, Do you discuss which type of business label is most suitable for the practice? For example, LLC versus another type? Thanks! Hi, Do you discuss which type of business label is most suitable for the practice? For example, LLC versus another type?
Thanks!

]]> Comment on Free Advertising: Add Your SLP/OT/PT Private Practice to Our Directory by Rachel See Smith http://independentclinician.com/add-your-slpotpt-private-practice-to-our-directory/#comment-1675 Rachel See Smith Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:35:37 +0000 http://independentclinician.com/?p=382#comment-1675 This is a fabulous idea!! Looking forward to seeing the new and improved version :) This is a fabulous idea!! Looking forward to seeing the new and improved version :)

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