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by Arnie Cisneros (Foreword by), Peter B. Sims (Author)
Are you interested in learning about home health? Are you looking to launch into a successful career in the growing and lucrative field of home health physical therapy? This concise, one-of-a-kind introductory guide cuts through all the nonsense and demystifies home health for the practicing physical therapist or physical therapy student. After reading Launch into Home Health Physical Therapy, you will have all the tools you need to hit the ground running and earn a job in this growing and fulfilling setting! Written by a successful home health physical therapist and entrepreneur, this book offers an insider's perspective of the home health industry. By the end of this book, you will know as much about home health physical therapy as someone who has been working in the profession for over a year - all before you even see your first patient! After reading this book, you will: - Understand how home health works, the function of the home health agency, and characteristics of the home health patient.- Learn how to make your patients safer, stronger, and happier in their homes.- Understand the essence of the initial, routine, and discharge visits.- Learn how to boost your day-to-day efficiency and productivity.- Recognize how to spot and avoid common pitfalls.- Understand basic clinical documentation and patient care expectations.- Be familiar with the OASIS and other home health-specific concepts like homebound and face-to-face encounter.- Know how to find top-tier home health agencies that will serve as potential employers.- Understand how to prepare for and land a home health physical therapy job.- Increase your earning potential! As a bonus for buying this book, the author has created a free online companion course to complement each chapter, which will help you gain a deeper understanding of the concepts and lessons discussed. The companion course includes the book's references, interviews from home health professionals as well as bonus content not included in the book. Enroll in the FREE companion course at learn.peterbsims.co
Author Biography
Peter B. Sims is a serial entrepreneur who started his first business at the age of 13 and has never looked back. He earned a Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University in Boston. In 2010, Peter founded Ayuda Rehab & Wellness, which has become Chicago's most trusted home health therapy staffing company. Peter has lived in London and Costa Rica, and has traveled to China, Brazil, Vietnam, Holland, Kenya, Germany, Italy, France, Mexico, Panama, and Fiji to explore and learn. He is a polyglot, a loving husband and dad, an inspired Yogi, and has dedicated his life to helping vulnerable and disenfranchised people with the aim of to making a positive impact on the world.
