NEXT THERAPY FOUNDATIONS COHORT BEGINS

Welcome to
QRM University

Therapy Foundations

The Therapy Foundations program equips therapists at every stage of their career with the tools, mentorship, and training needed to succeed. Whether you’re just entering the field or an experienced clinician seeking to refresh and sharpen your skills, this program provides the guidance and support to help you grow with confidence.

Program Facts

Career Stage

Any Level

Format

Online, Live, Interactive, and Self-Study

Tuition

Free

Courses

12 Webinars and discipline specific clinical self-study tracts

Resource Library

Unlimited access to tools & resources for success

Duration

12 Weeks

The Courses

Designed to familiarize participants with therapy’s role in LTC, equip them with efficient strategies for managing daily and weekly tasks, and facilitate collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Introduce basic skilled and long-term care payor sources, and how reimbursement works within a skilled nursing facility.

Dive into the fundamental aspects of screening, assessing, and intervening within the SNF/LTC setting in this comprehensive training. Gain a thorough understanding of defining screens, assessments, and interventions, as well as identifying reasons for screening, standardized assessments commonly used in LTC/SNF settings, and the rationale behind intentional interventions.

Train newly graduated therapists who are entering the workforce in LTC and SNFs on tips for time management, productivity, patient-centered care, and more.

Introduce requirements for good skilled documentation and payer requirements.

From daily notes to d/c, this training will cover all the key elements that go into good therapy documentation.

In this course, we review the fundamentals of what makes an evaluation accurate, and thorough.

Understand the foundational elements of self-care, mobility, and accuracy in documentation.

Help new grads understand the basics of the “Patient Driven Payment Model” (PDPM), Medicare’s payment system, including clinical categories and components.

Outline strategy for patient participation in therapy services; responses to declines to participate, advance preparation, addressing pain, working around patient schedules and creating motivation and  engaging therapy.

Basic state guidelines, survey preparation, facility star rating, and more!

Review the meaning of clinical programming in rehab and their purpose with shared examples from past programs and teams to motivate and inspire.

In this closing webinar we walk through a fictional day of a therapist/assistant in the LTC setting , reviewing various patients, potential barriers and situations, beneficial assessments, and different documentation samples with a multitude of clinical reference resources.

What are the Benefits?

DOR Program

The DOR program provides a comprehensive framework to help mentor, train, and support DORs in skilled nursing and long-term care settings.

Program Facts

Career Stage

Entry & Mid Level

Format

Online

Tuition

Free

Courses

10 Virtual Sessions

Resource Library

Unlimited Access to DOR Tools for Success

The Courses

Establish a clear understanding of the Director of Rehab’s responsibilities, expectations, and leadership impact within the skilled nursing facility.
Learn strategies to optimize staffing models and schedules to ensure consistent, efficient, and compliant rehab service delivery.
Understand how rehab teams influence PDPM reimbursement and maintain compliance while achieving quality outcomes.
Explore payer-specific rules, authorization processes, and billing strategies to maximize reimbursement and avoid denials.
Gain tools to develop, track, and maintain a productive and clinically appropriate long-term care therapy caseload.
Learn how to monitor, analyze, and act on key performance indicators to drive rehab department financial success.
Build confidence in meeting regulatory requirements, preparing for surveys, and minimizing operational risks.
Master the processes that ensure accurate billing, clean claims, and thorough end-of-month reconciliation.
Discover best practices for planning smooth, safe, and effective patient transitions from facility to home or other settings.

Develop leadership and hiring skills to recruit, retain, and inspire a strong, collaborative rehab team.