STARTING A PROFESSIONAL PRIVATE PRACTICE
(to register, visit the store or call Iris at 845 430 7749)

Presented by Iris Kimberg, MS PT OTR
Saturday February 6, 2010 Fort Myers, Florida
Saturday April 10, 2010 NYC

$325.00/ $292.50 until January 6, 2010 (group discount -2 or more ongoing)

Starting a private practice is a multi faceted endeavor. The day to day operations, service, and end product are the result of comprehensive planning and establishing a practice that matches your business capabilities and your professional abilities. Geared toward PTs, OTs, and STs, this highly acclaimed seminar takes a concrete step by step approach to discussing all aspects of starting a practice: Review of various legal entities and corporate options< evaluating minimum start-up requirements and costs, identifying marketing strategies and insurance contracts to build a referral base, comparing budget, billing, and bookkeeping set-ups and fostering ideas to sustain your practice for the first year.
This course is appropriate for both pediatric and adult therapists. Course price includes a comprehensive course workbook, Starting a Professional Private Practice with resource guide and a full continental breakfast.
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER  NYC ONLY:  Chris Krimitsos, Esq. Farrell Fritz

COURSE SCHEDULE

COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, participants will:
1. Have a working understanding of basic entrepreneurial skills, business development, and marketing skills necessary to begin a practice entity.
2. Develop a practical understanding of the different managed care and reimbursement systems and their impact when starting a therapy practice.
3 Demonstrate a working knowledge of the current health care compliance issues, regulations and trends that impact therapy provision in the private sector.
4. Be better equipped to make informed decisions about starting a private practice or therapy related business venture.

RE: CEUs - A course certificate for 8 continuing education hours will be issued. This course will count for type 1 continuing education hours for the National Occupational Therapy Board.CEU determination depends on your State Practice Act. CE test available if needed to receive credit.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER 
Iris Kimberg, MS PT OTR continues to be the main speaker for the workshop. She has worked in the non-clinical aspect of therapy for the past 27 years and transformed a one person solo practice into a multimillion dollar rehabilitation agency that she later sold to a public entity. After 9/11 she formed a fund to help the 14 therapy practices in the vicinity of the WTC. Her company New York Therapy Guide, is dedicated to the growth, viability and success of therapists in the private sector and is a partner in the Alliance for Rehabilitation Services, an employee owned rehabilitation contract agency based on Long Island. Iris now enjoys sharing her expertise through workshops, seminars and private consultations. She also lectures on the business aspects of therapy in the OT and PT programs at Columbia University ,Touro Colllege and Long Island University and is the featured business columnist for the OT ADVANCE.
Iris is a longtime resident of Lower Manhattan and a committed supporter of the ongoing efforts to bolster the local businesses still impacted by 9/11. Iris is happy to be able to have the seminar downtown and can share information about the many shops, restaurants and areas of interest to explore and support while attending the workshop.
* 10% discount group rate (2 or more).
* 10% discount for early bird registration prior to January 6, 2010.

Liability for any cancelled course is limited to seminar fee. Written confirmation, directions and receipt will be sent to all registrants. If for any reason you must cancel your registration, your written request must be received by January 6, 2010 for a full refund minus a 20% handling fee. No refunds will be issued after that time.

LOCATIONS (1) NYC: St. John's University 101 Murray Street New York, NY 10007 212 227-2351 DIRCETIONS:   Take 1,2,3 train to Chambers Street. Walk West to Greenwich Street. Make left to Murray St. Make right. Written confirmation, directions and receipt will be sent to all registrants. The school is located at the heart of Lower Manhattan, and close to Wall Street, Tribeca, Soho, Battery Park, South Street Seaport and Greenwich Village.

LOCATIONS (2) FT. MYERS, FLORIDA: Crowne Plaza 13051 Bell Tower Drive Fort Myers, Florida 33907  239-210-2470.  This hotel is in the Bell Tower Mall, and about 15 minutes from South West International Airport.

PLEASE NOTE: Workbook and live DVD is available for sale at the online store if you are unable to attend. Other workbooks will be available for sale at the seminar.

Here is some feedback from the Fall 2009 Starting a Professional Private Practice...
Ca wrote: I liked the fact that anything I may have questions about that were not covered, I can always call or email. I liked the lawyer who can refer me to an accountant in my area - makes me leave without too many worries- thank you!!!! Also, thanks for the TON of resources.
SS wrote: Really enjoyed the law component. All info was extremely helpful. Thank you and I look forward to my new endeavor and future consultations.
EG wrote: Info was very user friendly and easy to understand and work through
SM wrote: The lecture brought up several thoughts... you have alot of great ideas, especially related to marketing
JN wrote: This course was insightful.  It has opened my eyes to areas I would not have known to look!
DT wrote: I appreciate the frank honest presentation of all material that was shared. IT gave a real representation of both the obstacles and successes possible