PHYT 8913 - Management and Leadership in Physical Therapy
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 42809,
Credit hours: 2
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Mark Raseta
Professional Qualifications:
Doctorate, Physical Therapy, Youngstown State University
Bachelor’s, BSAS, Youngstown State University
PT, DPT
Email: msraseta@ysu.edu
Preferred Contact Method: email
How to Refer to me:
Mark
Devin Kassi
Professional Qualifications:
Doctorate, Physical Therapy, Youngstown State University
Master's, Physical Therapy, Youngstown State University
Bachelor’s, BSAS, Youngstown State University
PT, DPT
Email: dmkassi@ysu.edu
Preferred Contact Method: email
How to Refer to me:
Devin
Shannon Dudash
Professional Qualifications:
Ph. D., Health Sciences, Youngstown State University
Doctorate, Physical Therapy, Youngstown State University
Bachelor’s, Biology, Youngstown State University
PT, DPT, PhD
Email: sstarr@ysu.edu
Office: Cushwa B319
Office Phone: 3309412407
Preferred Contact Method: email
How to Refer to me:
Shannon
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Page C.G.(Ed.), (2015). Management in Physical Therapy Practices, 2e. McGraw Hill. https://fadavispt.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=1936§ionid=141075059 | ||
| Required | Center for Medicare Advocacy. (2013, May 30). Frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding the Jimmo v. Sebelius “Improvement Standard” settlement. https://medicareadvocacy.org/jimmo-v-sebelius-the-improvement-standard-case-faqs/ |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 8/26 | Page: Chapter 1 | Syllabus Review; ; Intro to Management; Guiding Documents | In-Class assignment: Guiding Documents Assignment: 3 Questions for PT Manager/rehab director/clinic owner; 3 questions for HR manager (due 9/2) |
| Wed | 9/2 | Hoopes: Chapters 5 and 6 | Policies and Procedures; Intro to Billing (MR) | In-Class Assignment: Create a Policy and Procedure (due end of class) |
| Wed | 9/9 | Hoopes: Chapters 5 and 6 | Reimbursement: Billing and Coding Training | CPT code Quiz (due 9/16) |
| Wed | 9/16 | Page: Chapters 8 and 9 | Fiscal Issues; Budget; Human Resources | Critique a Job Description (due 9/23) |
| Wed | 9/23 | Risk Management; Legal Issues and Concerns in PT | Risk Management Toolkit (due 9/30) | |
| Wed | 9/30 | Jimmo vs. Sebelius FAQ Hoopes: Cahpters 1-4 |
Healthcare Organizations; Healthcare Insurance in Different Practice Settings | Health Insurance Quiz (due 10/7) |
| Wed | 10/7 | Midterm Exam Q & A with Outpatient Therapy Managers |
Mid-Term Exam | |
| Wed | 10/14 | Fox Virtual ICE; Home Health Billing | HH Documentation Note (due 10/21) | |
| Wed | 10/21 | Page: Chapter 11 Hoopes: Chapters 7-9 |
SNF Billing; Defensible Documentation | In-Class Assignment: Peer Audit |
| Wed | 10/28 | Quality Improvement; FTEs | Quality Improvement Project (due 12/2) | |
| Wed | 11/4 | Marketing; Cash-Based Practice | ||
| Wed | 11/11 | No Class: Veteran's Day | ||
| Wed | 11/18 | Regulatory Issues; Accreditation | In Class Accrediation Assignment | |
| Wed | 11/25 | No Class: Thanksgiving Break | ||
| Wed | 12/2 | Present QIPs; HPSO Cases | In Class Assignment: HPSO case | |
| Wed | 12/9 | Final Exam TBD |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.