Kristi Fredieu

As expected, the month of October has brought great change to the landscape of therapy reimbursement in Skilled Nursing Facilities. The 2012 PPS changes primarily impact the way therapy providers deliver services and hold therapists to a higher standard if current RUG rate reimbursement is to be maintained. Here is a breakdown of what these […]

The following article was published by Long-Term Living Magazine on 11/7/11. Nursing homes plan to lay off an estimated 20,000 workers nationally in light of the final SNF PPS rule for FY2012 that went into effect on October 1, according to a new Avalere Health survey conducted for the Alliance for Quality Nursing Home Care.

Sara Taylor grew up in Grand Lake, Louisiana, a small town south of Lake Charles. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy at the LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. Sara recently completed a one week rotation with Therapy Center in the in-patient rehab at the Rehabilitation Hospital of Jennings. We

Article Written By student guest blogger: Tess AutinMusic Therapist, Board-CertifiedMaster of Occupational Therapy Student, LSU-HSC New Orleans Music has long been a fundamental part of each and every culture across the globe as a means of interaction and expression. Therapeutic benefits of music were first noted after World War I and World War II when

Tess Autin is from Baton Rouge, LA and is currently studying at LSUHSC- New Orleans for a Master’s degree in occupational therapy. She recently completed a rotation with us at our partner skilled nursing facility, Maison Teche in Jeanerette, with mentor/OT Danielle Keyser. Why did you choose the field you are studying in? “I found

Our first Employee of the Quarter is Bo Deal. Bo Deal, PT/OT, has filled a gap in the Jennings area by covering both rehab and OT home health in a very large radius.  Bo has always been a team player and filled whatever need the Jennings area presented.  Despite the challenges of his new environment,

The following was announced by the APTA on October 13, 2011. On behalf of APTA and its sections on Health Policy and Administration (HPA) and Private Practice (PPS), we’re pleased to announce the release of a new study that we expect will have positive implications for our profession and the association’s efforts to achieve direct

Katherine Prevost originally from Rayne, Louisiana received her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Kinesiology from University of Louisiana Lafayette and attended LSU-HSC in Shreveport for her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Katherine recently joined the Therapy Center team in 2011 as a PT in our Jennings outpatient clinic. She also works in the inpatient rehab and

Alayna Brewer, originally from Plaquemine, Louisiana received her Bachelor’s degree from Louisiana College and went on to pursue a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine in Florida. Alayna began working for Therapy Center in 2010 and  currently works as a clinician in Therapy Center’s partner skilled nursing facilities in Avoyelles Parish.

Oprah.com recently focused on a topic that is rarely discussed…”Physical Therapy for the Lady Parts” ! In conjunction with our October celebration of PT month, we want to explore the profession of women’s health physical therapy and introduce two of our very own practitioners whose passion is helping women of all ages who might suffer