General Information

3. FRIENDS, VISITORS AND SPOUSES must wait in the reception area for patients during their treatments. Young children must be able to sit quietly in the waiting room, otherwise we recommend you make other arrangements for their care when you come to therapy. Our office insurance policy does not cover non-patients in the treatment areas.
4. APPROPRIATE CLOTHING should be worn to allow the physical therapist to adequately examine and treat the area of the body for which you are being seen.
	ALL PATIENTS: Low Back, Hip, Knee, and Ankle Injuries: Patients should wear shorts for exercise unless otherwise allowed by treating therapist.
	FEMALES: Shoulder, Neck, and Back Injuries: Patients should bring a sleeveless shirt or tank top.

9. CELLULAR PHONES are not permitted to be on in the facility. Please either leave them in your car, lock them in a locker, or check them with the receptionist on your way in. There has been some discussion about the possible interference of this technology with medical equipment and we do not wish to compromise the quality or safety of our treatment to any of our patients.
10. There are many PATIENT RESPONSIBILITIES that you should be aware of:
	- Please inform us of your next doctor's visit so that we can have a progress report prepared in advance.
	- Please accurately report changes in your condition from treatment to treatment.
	- Please give us 24 hours notice if you are unable to keep a scheduled appointment. Often, there are others on a waiting list who may be able to be seen.
	- Please participate actively in your rehabilitation by performing the home exercises instructed by your therapist. We can only perform 20 % of the entire result, so you actually play a greater part in success or failure of your treatment.
	- Please notify your therapist of any significant changes in your daily activities such as return to work, beginning or discontinuing any medications.

11. ORTHOPAEDIC SOFT GOODS recommended by your doctor or therapist may be available for purchase at our front desk. ALL PATIENTS are required to pay for the item up front due to the wide variation in reimbursements by different insurance carriers. The item will appear on your bill and be submitted to your insurance company with your regular therapy charges and a reimbursement will be made to you in the event that full or partial payment is received by us.

12. Please remember that your HEALTH CARE INSURANCE contract is between you and your insurance company . You are the one who is receiving service from TJA Inc. and are therefore responsible for payment. TJA Inc. does not waive any co-pay or deductible amounts as this constitutes insurance fraud. Treatment will be discontinued should payment for services (either from you or your insurance company) not be made in a timely fashion.

PERSONAL CHOICE
PRE-CERTIFICATION OF PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES - Following the evaluation, your therapist faxes a summary of your findings to Personal Choice with a request of the number of visits deemed to be necessary. It is our general office practice not to schedule future appointments (after the initial evaluation) until we have received an authorization from Personal Choice’s Patient Care Management department. This avoids placing you in jeopardy of continuing treatments that may not be covered by your insurance.
REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL THERAPY - Will be faxed to Patient Care Management on your next to last visit with us, hoping for a response within 48 hours. We encourage you to call them at 1-800-322-2566 should we not receive approval within this time period so as not to cause an unnecessary delay in your treatment.
CO-PAYMENT - Most Personal Choice plans have a $ 10.00 - $ 20.00 co-pay which is due at each treatment session unless alternative arrangements have been made with our office manager, Tom Kincade. We accept cash, check, MasterCard/Visa and American Express for your convenience.
We are doing our best to keep up with the latest trends in health care, but it is absolutely impossible for us to know every detail about every company or plan. Please remember that Personal Choice is the health care plan that you (or your employer) selected and that ultimate responsibility for non-covered services is borne by the patient. In any case, if you have any questions about your benefits and your responsibility, JUST ASK !

MEDICARE
Physical therapy services are covered by “traditional” Medicare as long as treatment is deemed medically necessary by your referring physician. Medicare patients may be subject to a yearly deductible either from Medicare or from their secondary insurance.
PHYSICIAN CERTIFICATION OF SERVICES - The 30-day certification period begins the day you see your doctor who prescribes physical therapy treatment for you. Even if you do not begin treatment for several days or weeks, Medicare begins counting the date you saw the doctor or when the prescription is actually dated.
ADDITIONAL PHYSICAL THERAPY TREATMENT - Should you require extended treatment, you must PHYSICALLY RETURN to your doctor for review. Unfortunately verbal or fax re-certifications are not accepted by Medicare.

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT
It is our office policy to obtain insurance information on prospective patients who are injured at work or in motor vehicle accidents and confirm benefits with your adjuster prior to beginning treatment. This helps us confirm that your claim is open and allows our administrative staff to properly advise you on your remaining benefit. Should this coverage become exhausted, you have the option of continuing with us according to the terms of your personal health care policy or as a cash-paying patient should you not have personal health insurance coverage.

THE NEWTOWN SQUARE SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY PERSONALIZED EXERCISE PROGRAM
The PERSONALIZED EXERCISE PROGRAM is designed for individuals who wish to engage in a formal exercise program.
An initial discussion takes place to outline the goals you have set for yourself. A review of your present medical history is performed by the program coordinator who then contacts your family physician or internist if any areas of uncertainty exist. The cost of the program is paid in advance by the client, and exercise appointments must be scheduled in order to avoid overcrowding of equipment. Exercise sessions are scheduled two to three times weekly, and a full hour should be devoted so that all aspects of the program can be completed.
We feature the following exercise equipment:
AEROBIC CONDITIONING	DAVID MACHINES
Fitron Stationary Cycle	Quadriceps Machine
Upper Body Ergometer	Hamstring Curl
Tredex Treadmill	Pullover / Pec Fly
Stairmaster PT-4000	Biceps / Triceps
	Abdominal Crunch

Please call for Bronze, Silver, and Gold membership rates. Partial reimbursement available from some health insurance plans.

	STAFF	AREAS OF SPECIALTY
	PERSONALIZED EXERCISE PROGRAM	ONLINE PATIENT REGISTRATION
	SPORTS INJURY CLINIC	ABSTRACTS
	GENERAL INFORMATION	TESTIMONIALS
	MAP & DIRECTIONS	ATHLETIC TRAINING SERVICES
	CONTACT US	HOME


Baxter Professional Center	1375 Hares Hill Road
Suite 200, 3409 West Chester Pike	P.O. Box 956
Newtown Square, PA 19073	Kimberton, PA 19442
Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs: 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM	Hours: Mon, Wed & Fri: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Fri: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Sat: 7:30 AM - Noon	Tues & Thurs: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Phone: (610 ) 353-6624 Fax: (610) 353-2568	Fri: 7:30 AM - Noon
tja@tjainc.com		Phone: (610) 935-3500 Fax: (610) 935-3433

	T. J. ANTICH, M.S., R.P.T., INC.

	NEWTOWN SQUARE SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY
	KIMBERTON-PHOENIXVILLE SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY

	6. APPOINTMENTS should be scheduled one week in advance. This allows our current patients the opportunity to maintain consistent routines.
7. As a sign of courtesy and respect, we will address our patients as MR. or MS. If you desire otherwise, please feel free to inform your therapist.
	8. OFFICE PHONES are for the sole purpose of conducting company business. Should you need to place a phone call, please use the pay phone in the reception area.