But when big business and the government correct a problem, they tend to become extreme. Those therapy providers who can survive these trying times will reap the rewards. To that end, Fabian's company offers diversified services. Beyond physical and occupational therapy, its four local facilities perform speech therapy and psychological counseling. Rehab Therapy also has contracts for its services with area nursing facilities and school districts, offering free transportation for elderly patients and provides business-management consulting to new medical providers.
Creativity is the key to succeeding.
Ed Harries agrees with that philosophy. To survive in the next five years, you've got to be diverse. Harries is vice president of Eastwood Rehabilitation and Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services, Liberty. We don't have to wait for insurance and Medicare payments to arrive in the mail. According to APTA, there has been a shortage of qualified therapists.