Connie Sakell-, MOTR/LJan 22 minThe No Surprises Act If you are a therapist who provides services to uninsured or self pay individuals, then don't be surprised by the No Surprises Act.
Connie Sakell-, MOTR/LNov 22, 20212 minReady for a pay cut... again?Medical providers are bracing for pending changes in reimbursement. How bad will it be for therapists? Let's review....
Connie Sakell-, MOTR/LOct 27, 20213 minCorrect Coding (ahem.. documentation) for Therapeutic Activity Learn the documentation requirements to support the use of Therapeutic Activity when billing Medicare.
Elisha BeckerJun 8, 20213 minHere. There. And Everywhere...More and More, therapists are transitioning to taking Home Health, Outpatient Part B, or Medicaid in home therapy positions. Whether...
Connie Sakell-, MOTR/LMar 5, 20212 minWhat I Want To Grow Into Next...If you are ready to imagine a different future for yourself, a side gig as a 1099 / IC gives you the flexibility to "try before you buy".
Alexia Larson, MAFMFeb 25, 20212 minDo I qualify for The Paycheck Protection Program? IF YOU ARE YOUR OWN BOSS... JUST MAYBE. Is there help for Independents? Yes.... under certain conditions. Are you still suffering from...
LexiFeb 8, 20211 minEver wonder about Worker's Compensation as an IC? Worker’s Compensation Insurance- have you ever wondered about it? What does it cover? Do you need it? Is it mandatory? Worker’s...
Connie Sakell-, MOTR/LFeb 3, 20214 minUnderstanding the Difference Between PRN (W-2) and Independent Contractor (1099)You're looking for work and as you scroll through job sites, you see positions that are listed as either PRN or Independent Contract work....
Connie Sakell-, MOTR/LDec 10, 20203 minWORK HARDER! EARN LESS!YOU MIGHT ASSUME THAT A HIGHER COMPLEXITY EVALUATION WOULD MEAN HIGHER REIMBURSEMENT. YOU WOULD BE WRONG..... On December 1, 2020, the...
Connie Sakell-, MOTR/LOct 19, 20203 minWhy (Y)Our 9% is DifferentUnderstand how your Medicare reimbursement is calculated and why 9% may not be 9%.....
Connie Sakell-, MOTR/LSep 10, 20202 minAssistant and Independent Contractor? Yes, please!Can PTAs/OTAs be Independent Contractors? This is a question often asked to the ITA Team and answered here.
Connie Sakell-, MOTR/LJul 16, 20202 minStand Out From the Crowd.STRATEGIES FOR NEW GRAD THERAPISTS FROM AN OT WHO HAS BEEN THERE... BY: CONNIE SAKELLAROPOULOS, MOTR/L New license (congratulations!), a...
Connie Sakell-, MOTR/LJun 29, 20203 minMake Your Best Workforce Independent.How ITA Membership supports businesses and therapists.
Connie Sakell-, MOTR/LJun 22, 20202 minThe Freedom of Independent. The Benefits of Employment.Creating your benefit package as an Independent Contractor is easy with ITA.
Connie Sakell-, MOTR/LApr 22, 20203 minOptimism for the future is good. Planning for it is critical. As communities prepare to re-open, recognize and take advantage of the growing need for independent contract therapists.
Connie Sakell-, MOTR/LMar 10, 20202 minITA Membership is about to get even better. One of the biggest concerns Independent Contract Therapists have with going independent is access to benefits. ITA is about to change that.
Connie Sakell-, MOTR/LMar 2, 20202 minWhy I Choose to be an Independent Contract TherapistI used to be unemployed. Now I have job offers, but I choose to work as an independent contractor. Here's my story.
Connie Sakell-, MOTR/LFeb 16, 20202 minGetting Organized For Tax SeasonTips for Independent Contract Therapists to get organized for tax season and stay organized in 2020.
Connie Sakell-, MOTR/LDec 12, 20194 minDocumentation-It's All About Proving the SkillOnce upon a time, demonstrating progress in therapy was the primary indicator as to whether or not outpatient rehab services would meet...
Connie Sakell-, MOTR/LOct 17, 20192 minScary Good DeductionsWhat's really scary??? For many independent contract therapists, it's not ghosts, but TAXES (yikes!)