North Carolina Physical Therapy Association

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NCPTA IS OFFERING A CONDO FOR LEASE IN OUR BUILDING ON MILLBROOK ROAD IN RALEIGH, NC. THIS WOULD BE EXCELLENT FOR A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION OR START UP OFFICE. CONTACT DONNA RIGGS, NCPTA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT 919-841-0268.	CONTINUING COMPETENCE PROVIDERS /CONTINUING COMPETENCE INFORMATION NCPTA IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE PROVIDERS AND SPONSORS. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION. Please note updated policies.
		NCPTA SCHOLARSHIPS AND LOANS APPLY FOR SPRING 2010 (DEADLINE: MARCH 24, 2010)
APTA LEGISLATIVE ACTION ALERT CONTACT CONGRESS TODAY! ASK YOUR SENATORS TO COSPONSOR LEGISLATION TO EXTEND THE THERAPY CAP EXCEPTIONS PROCESS! On February 4, Senator John Ensign (R-NV) introduced two pieces of legislation that would extend the therapy cap exceptions process for one year (S. 2987) and two years (S. 2988). Please take action NOW to ask your Senators to cosponsor this legislation immediately. Congress is in the process of constructing health care legislation to be attached to other legislation. Please help us make sure that, at the very least, a one year or two year extension of the therapy cap exceptions process is included. WHAT YOU CAN DO Please contact your Senators and tell them to cosponsor S. 2987 and S. 2988, legislation to extend the therapy cap exceptions process. v Personalizing your message is the most effective way to make an impact on your Senators. When using APTA’s Legislative Action Center to send your message, please remember to PERSONALIZE any correspondence to your Senators by writing a brief paragraph about how the Medicare therapy cap will affect your patients. · Reach out to your patients and encourage them to contact Congress as well. APTA’s website can provide information for patients interested in contacting their members through the Patient Action Center.
NCPTA Members Participate in WNCT Telethon to Raise Funds for Haiti Earthquake Relief NCPTA member Eileen Rodri Carter (2nd from right) helped answered phones as people in Eastern North Carolina dug deep Friday, January 22nd to help earthquake victims in Haiti. Nine On Your Side teamed up with the American Red Cross for a telethon to raise money for disaster relief. According to WNCT-TV in Greenville, the telethon raised nearly $23,500 and that doesn’t include text messages and national donations made from the East. The Red Cross says the total could reach $25,000. Red Cross workers have been on the ground in Haiti since last week, providing food, water and medical attention. It’s not too late to donate to Haiti. You can give by typing in the keyword: Red Cross on the WNCT.com homepage.
The Healthcare Reform and Physical Therapy: *Future Implications For Practice* Featuring: Tom Ricketts, Deputy Director, Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, Professor, Health Policy and Management and Social Medicine Justin Moore, APTA Vice President, Government and Payment Advocacy Laurie King, APTA Federal Affairs Liaison for North Carolina When: February 22, 2010 from 6-8pm Where: Bryan Research Center on the campus of Duke University Medical Center Sponsored by the students of Duke University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Questions? Contact katherine.beasley@duke.edu Or rachel.groff@duke.edu
2010 NCPTA Fall Conference October 14-16, 2010 Greensboro Marriott Downtown, Greensboro, NC Call for Presentations Proposal Submission - Due February 15, 2010 We invite you to submit a proposal to offer an educational presentation at the 2010 North Carolina Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference. We are calling for breakout presentations that focus on the evidence-based care that physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in North Carolina have to offer their patients and issues that face physical therapy. The objective of the Education Committee will be to find a wide variety of topics that address aspects of clinical care and professional issues. At this time, we welcome your proposal to present at the 2010 NCPTA Fall Conference on a topic of your expertise! Please submit the following information for consideration: · Name, complete mailing address, and full contact information for primary contact (Phone, fax and email) · Title of proposed educational session · Objectives of proposed educational session · References for proposed educational session (Five (5) peer reviewed references in the past 10 years) · Short biographical summary for each speaker; presenter. A proposal must include the complete contact information for all presenter(s) who are included in the submission. A proposal for a presentation involving more than one person should be submitted by only one individual but include bios, etc. for all presenters/speakers. Please submit proposals to Josh Hayes, PT, DPT, OCS - Director-At-Large Education NCPTA at jhayes@selectmedicalcorp.com. The NCPTA Education Committee will review submissions and primary contacts for all submissions will be notified by March 15th of the status of their submission.

JOB POSTING Executive Director/Payer Relations Specialist GENERAL SUMMARY:The North Carolina Physical Therapy Association (NCPTA) is a member-driven and volunteer-led organization seeking to expand by adding an executive director/payer relations specialist, anticipated to be a .75 FTE contract position. In addition to overseeing office operations/finances and an additional staff person, the executive director also directs meeting services, and assists the Board of Directors in implementing the strategic plan. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: · Association or management experience · Knowledgeable in the area of physical therapy and the issues physical therapists face, preference for licensed Physical Therapist · Advocacy and payer relations experience · Budget management and strategic planning experience · Ability to work with leaders who are volunteers · Knowledge of policies, standards, and guidelines that relate to the practice of physical therapy HOURS: .75 FTE Contract (.5 FTE Executive Director, .25 Payer Relations Specialist) Please send inquiries for full job description, or resume/cover letter with salary requirements to ncptapres@aol.com
NCPTA SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED! The Scholarship and Loan Fund, Inc. met during the Fall 2009 NCPTA Conference and interviewed three very qualified applicants! Scholarships were awarded to: Dietra Jackson (Winston-Salem State University): $750 Erica Byrne (UNC- Chapel Hill): $500 Douglas Sparks (South College – Asheville): $500 Melia Pinnix (Western Carolina University): $500 Ladell Traxler (Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute): $500 Nancy Jo Hodges (East Carolina University): $500 Congratulations to these deserving students! We look forward to seeing them develop professionally as they become employed in NC and become more involved in the NCPTA and APTA. Donations Needed for the Scholarship and Loan Fund! Would you like a way to honor or remember a special family member or friend? Please consider making a tax deductible donation at any time to NCPTA’s Scholarship and Loan Fund and the person or their family will be notified of your gift. This is an excellent opportunity to help current student members who will be our future therapists and leaders! The Scholarship and Loan Fund is dwindling fast (especially with the current market trend!) and without donations we will have to curtail the scholarships. We hope to be able to continue to provide scholarships to students in the future with your donations! Donations may be sent to: Eileen Rodri Carter NCPTA Scholarship and Loan Chair 1811 Forest Hills Rd. Wilson, NC 27893 Checks made payable to: NCPTA Scholarship and Loan Fund, Inc. Please call Eileen at 252-243-7400 or email EILEENRCARTER@aol.com with questions. Another way to contribute is to participate in fundraisers at the NCPTA Conferences! APPLY FOR SPRING 2010 (DEADLINE IS MARCH 24, 2010)
ATTENTION ALL TARHEELS!! *Going to CSM?Plan now to get together with fellow Tarheel alums for camaraderie, hors d’ouevres & refreshments!* 2010 CSM San Diego UNC Alumni Function Date:Friday, February 19, 2010 Time: 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. *Place: Hilton Bayfront Hotel (adjacent to the San Diego Convention Center* Room: Sapphire F**
REIMBURSEMENT ALERT We have received numerous emails regarding denials for EMG/NCV services provided by PTs across our state. Members have access to information that you will find helpful in your pursuit of an appeal which is strongly recommended by the NCPTA to any insurance company you are having issues with. To access this information, please visit this members only page. You must be logged in as an NCPTA Member.