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PRIVATE PRACTICE - Direct-to-Employer Services Designation Program

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The modules of the program will include:

Module 1: “Effectively Connecting and Meeting with Employers to Pursue Direct Services” | Presented by: Jeff Hathaway, PT, DPT; Josh A. Bailey, PT, DPT

NewModule 1 has been revamped into two parts: a pre-recorded presentation (accessible in the Learning Center) and an interactive role-playing workshop. Active participation in both components is encouraged for an enriched learning experience.   Interactive role-playing workshop via Zoom on four separate occasions in 2024 (choose ONE session to attend).

Tuesday, February 27, 2024 | 2pm - 5pm ET STILL OPEN! 
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 | 2pm - 5pm ET 
Tuesday, August  27, 2024 | 2pm - 5pm ET 
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | 2pm - 5pm ET

The live, 3-hour interactive role-playing workshop will train the participant in getting initial meetings with employers and holding effective meetings to move from the initial discussion, through understanding their problem, to getting to a "yesable” solution that effectively addresses the employer's interests and brings them what they need (commonly called ‘interest-based negotiation’). 

IMPORTANT: Module 1 workshop requires interactive participation; because of this, space is limited to attend this session. You will be asked to select your module 1 presentation date when completing your registration. Module 1 workshop will not be recorded; YOU MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE ENTIRE LIVE SESSION!

Module 2: “Understanding the Business of Direct-to-Employer Contracting” | Presented by: Holly Johnson, PT, DPT; Kelly Sanders, PT, DPT, ATC; Rick Katz, PT, DPT, MA 

This course was recorded in December 2022

This module is a virtual instructional session on the business of providing and contracting direct-to-employer services. Topic areas will include proposal creation, product planning, implementation, and product support and management. This module prepares the participant to enter into simple service contracts that involve low-risk contracting, such as payment at an hourly rate or project rate. Contracting can have many features too numerous for a module like this, and it takes time and experience to develop the knowledge and skills for more complex and higher-risk contracts.

Module 3: “Legal Considerations for Direct-to-Employer Services” | Presented by: Paul Welk, PT, JD; Albert Lee, JD 

This course was recorded in January 2023

This course will explore some of the legal and regulatory issues that arise with direct-to-employer contracting for physical therapy and other services.  It will touch upon issues related to workers' compensation, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other key legal topics to provide participants with a basic understanding of how these issues relate to the provision of services.  This course will also cover some of the key contract provisions to consider when contracting directly with employers.

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Holly Johnson

PT, DPT

Johnson PT Consulting LLC

Holly Johnson PT, DPT Cert.MDT is a graduate of the University of Kentucky Physical Therapy Program and received her transitional doctoral degree from AT Still University in 2005. She has recently retired from a 32-year practice at PT Pros in Kentucky. Her management and clinical experiences include orthopedics, manual PT, industrial rehab, and women’s health, with expertise in chronic pain management. In addition, over the last 10 years, she has trained PTs to serve in Global Heath Outreach medical mission trips to Central and South America.


She is currently developing PT treatment programs in substance abuse and addiction recovery utilizing PT, pain neuroscience, and behavioral health services. She teaches a PT elective on how PTs can treat patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain (MSP), central sensitization, and substance use disorder (SUD). She is conducting ongoing research on early intervention PT in MSP and SUD with the University of Kentucky in AR.


She has served as an APTA KY Payment Policy Specialist since 2008 and on the APTA Private Practice Payment Policy Committee since 2013. She has been a frequent speaker at the APTA Private Practice annual conference and Combined Sections Meeting representing APTA Private Practice. She provides PT consulting services through Johnson PT Consulting LLC.

Kelly Sanders

PT, DPT, ATC

Rick Katz

PT, DPT, MS

Paul Welk

PT, JD

Tucker Arensberg

Paul Welk, PT, JD is an attorney at Tucker Arensberg, P.C. in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He focuses his legal practice in the areas of business and health care law and in this capacity frequently represents physical therapists, rehabilitation providers, and professional organizations. Paul is a lobbyist and legal counsel for the American Physical Therapy Association of Pennsylvania. Paul is the founding author of The Legal Impact, a regular column in the APTA Private Practice Section's Impact Magazine.

Albert Lee

JD

Course Instructions

  1. Click on the Contents tab to watch the course recording.
  2. Click the Take Quiz button to complete the assessment. Learners will have 3 attempts to pass and must answer at least 70% of questions correctly.
  3. Click Fill Out Survey under the Evaluation listing to provide valuable course feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window.
  4. Click the View/Print Your Certificate button under the Certificate listing. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the APTA Learning Center and clicking the CEU Certificate/Transcript link on the left-hand side of the page. 

Need Assistance?

For assistance logging in, accessing activities, claiming credit, or for other questions or concerns, please e-mail learningcenter@apta.org. 

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Module 1: “Effectively Connecting and Meeting with Employers to Pursue Direct Services”
Module 1 Pre-recording -“Effectively Connecting and Meeting with Employers to Pursue Direct Services”
Open to view video.  |  70 minutes
Open to view video.  |  70 minutes Module 1 has been revamped into two parts: a pre-recorded presentation (accessible in the Learning Center) and an interactive role-playing workshop. Active participation in both components is encouraged for an enriched learning experience.
You must register to access.
Verification Code
Enter code to continue.
Enter code to continue. Module 1 is a live, interactive 4-hour virtual session. After attending the live session, you will be provided with a 4-digit code to verify your attendance at the live session.
You must register to access.
Module 1 Quiz
15 Questions  |  3 attempts  |  11/15 points to pass
15 Questions  |  3 attempts  |  11/15 points to pass A 70% score is required to pass this test and claim CEU credit. You will be given up to 3 chances to retake this quiz. To claim CEU credit, the learner will need to enter their name and email address to take the CEU exam.
You must register to access.
Module 1 Evaluation Survey
11 Questions
11 Questions
You must register to access.
Module 1 Certificate
Up to 0.40 contact hours available  |  Certificate available
Up to 0.40 contact hours available  |  Certificate available
You must register to access.
Module 2: “Understanding the Business of Direct to Employer Contracting”
Module 2: “Understanding the Business of Direct to Employer Contracting”
Open to view video.  |  150 minutes
Open to view video.  |  150 minutes This module is a virtual instructional session on the business of providing and contracting direct-to-employer services. Topic areas will include proposal creation, product planning, implementation, and product support and management. This module prepares the participant to enter into simple service contracts that involve low-risk contracting, such as payment at an hourly rate or project rate. Contracting can have many features too numerous for a module like this, and takes time and experience to develop the knowledge and skills for more complex and higher-risk contracts.
You must register to access.
Module 2 Quiz
15 Questions  |  3 attempts  |  11/15 points to pass
15 Questions  |  3 attempts  |  11/15 points to pass A 70% score is required to pass this test and claim CEU credit. You will be given up to 3 chances to retake this quiz. To claim CEU credit, the learner will need to enter their name and email address to take the CEU exam.
You must register to access.
Module 2 Evaluation Survey
11 Questions
11 Questions
You must register to access.
Module 2 Certificate
Up to 0.25 contact hours available  |  Certificate available
Up to 0.25 contact hours available  |  Certificate available
You must register to access.
Module 3: “Legal Considerations for Direct to Employer Services”
Module 3: “Legal Considerations for Direct to Employer Services”
Open to view video.  |  90 minutes
Open to view video.  |  90 minutes This course will explore some of the legal and regulatory issues that arise with direct-to-employer contracting for physical therapy and other services. It will touch upon issues related to workers' compensation, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other key legal topics to provide participants with a basic understanding of how these issues relate to the provision of services. This course will also cover some of the key contract provisions to consider when contracting directly with employers.
You must register to access.
Module 3 Quiz
15 Questions  |  3 attempts  |  11/15 points to pass
15 Questions  |  3 attempts  |  11/15 points to pass A 70% score is required to pass this test and claim CEU credit. You will be given up to 3 chances to retake this quiz. To claim CEU credit, the learner will need to enter their name and email address to take the CEU exam.
You must register to access.
Module 3 Evaluation Survey
11 Questions
11 Questions
You must register to access.
Module 3 Certificate
Up to 0.15 contact hours available  |  Certificate available
Up to 0.15 contact hours available  |  Certificate available
You must register to access.
Direct-to-Employer Services Designation Certificate
The Direct-to-Employer Services Designation Certificate
Up to 8.00 contact hours available  |  Certificate available
Up to 8.00 contact hours available  |  Certificate available
You must register to access.
D2E Provider Directory Form (Optional)
5 Questions
5 Questions Complete this form to sign up to be listed on the D2E Provider Directory.
You must register to access.
Direct-to-Employer Leave Behind Flyer (Optional)
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource. This flyer has been designed as a piece for you to leave with employers during your conversations about services you can provide. It has deliberately been designed for you to add your logo and co-brand it with APTA Private Practice. Please do not make other alterations to the text of the flyer since it is branded with APTA Private Practice logo and is authorized for use only as written. Additional references that support the facts outlined in this flyer are available on the APTA Private Practice website at https://ppsapta.org/find-pt-help-your-workforce.
You must register to access.