Management in physical therapy practices / Catherine G. Page.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Management in health care -- Health-care organizations and physical therapy -- Leadership, management, and physical therapy -- Introduction to health care as a unique insurance-based business -- Responsibility for vision, mission, and goal setting -- Responsibility for policies and procedures -- Marketing responsibilities -- Staffing responsibilities -- Responsibility for patient care -- Fiscal responsibilities -- Responsibility for risk management -- Legal and ethical responsibilities -- Communication responsibilities -- Conducting a feasibility study -- Management issues in long-term care -- Management issues in outpatient centers -- Management issues in school-based services -- Management issues in home care organizations -- Management issues in inpatient hospitals and health systems -- Commentary on the physical therapist as manager.