Founded in 2002, HTPN is dedicated to developing strong client relationships based on a proactive mindset with a comprehensive understanding of work injury management. We work to facilitate expert therapeutic care through a network of over 4,000 contracted providers throughout the nation.
HTPN consistently outperforms the vast majority of networks in efficiency, effectiveness, and satisfaction. We do not eliminate your discussion with clinicians—we encourage and facilitate it. We are experts in clinical therapy management and facilitate productive return to work. We continuously strive to meet and exceed the expectations of our customers.
Our Services
Functional Capacity Evaluations
The FCE evaluation is an excellent measurement tool for determining present physical capabilities. Our evaluations are performed by licensed physical therapists or occupational therapists, and the results are presented in a user-friendly report. Our comprehensive and valid reports provide:
- Assessment of the employee’s ability to return to previous occupation following an injury
- Comparison of the employee’s physical ability and physical requirements of the job
- Recommendations offering an unbiased party to claim
- Review by clinical QA team
- Standardized summary report
Ergonomic Evaluations
- Identifies at-risk postures and behaviors that may be contributing to musculoskeletal symptoms
- Reduces minor symptoms which may be amplified to major diagnosis
- Ensures carry-over of information with report submission to the employer and employee, including literature supporting healthy postures and behaviors
- Assesses current equipment to reduce over-purchase of unnecessary items
- Decrease the potential of injury in the workplace through group presentations to discuss basic ergonomic principles
Impairment Ratings
An Impairment Rating can assist with defining the loss of use, or derangement, of a body part or organ function for a patient.
- Developed by trained medical specialists
- Consensus-derived estimates that reflect the severity of the medical condition
- Estimate by which the impairment decreases an individual’s ability to perform common activities
- Objectively measured with thorough medical record review
- Meets state-specific requirements
- Assists case physicians in determining MMI and Disability Rating
Post Offer Employment Screening
- Matches the worker to work, by ensuring new hires are able to perform the physical demands of the job
- Identifies pre-existing conditions and a baseline ability for all new hires
- Improves job pool of applicants and decreases turnover costs
- Reduce costs relative to new hires unable to perform the physical demands and employees on lost-time within the first 6 months of hire date
- Ensures employee safety when performed following an injury and effectively communicates return-to-work capabilities to the occupational team
Therapy Management
You can be assured of outstanding rehabilitation care including Physical and Occupational Therapy, either onsite or in an outpatient facility. Our therapists specialize in musculoskeletal injuries. We offer:
- Immediate delivery of care and evaluations within 48 hours
- Adherence to frequency and duration assignment and approval
- Adherence to critical pathways and utilization proprietary algorithms, and industry recognized protocols
- Providers that bring years of clinical practice to help your patient achieve optimal functioning in the shortest amount of time
Work Hardening & Conditioning
- Progressive program that starts at 2 hours/day up to a standard 8-hour workday, 3-5 days/week
- Works towards specific return to work goals through simulation tasks
- Addresses issues of safety education, physical tolerances, and worker productivity
- Minimal/no use of modalities or manual techniques to maximize independent function
- Frequent reassessments to determine progress at least every 2 weeks
- Created by a licensed Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist and overseen by treating physician
Case managers and insurance companies who work with HTPN to connect with networks of care providers. You have access to a number of customized services only we can provide. With electronic billing available and nationwide facility locations, HTPN is a comprehensive option for case managers and insurance providers.
As a smaller company relative to the nation’s larger network services of providers, HTPN can offer referral placement and documentation executed within 48 hours. We offer more timely scheduling than most of our competitors. Our size allows us to deliver one-on-one customer service for each of our clients. From FCEs to other disability management services, we have industry knowledge you can trust.
Whether you’re a case manager or adjuster looking to facilitate care for an individual or an insurance provider seeking a network of care providers, HTPN has the solutions for you. Our experts draw upon decades of experience in the therapy industry to provide reliable networking services that earn us our clients’ trust and business for life. Call today to learn more!
For physicians, physical therapists and other healthcare providers, working with HTPN represents an opportunity to streamline and optimize patient databases. With electronic billing, providers can avoid the hassle and costs with billing by mail. HTPN’s logistical services allow providers to manage costs and focus on what matters most: providing patients with superior care.
Compared to other healthcare network service providers, HTPN offers a personalized customer service experience you won’t find anywhere else. Our highly trained team of experts will work to establish strong connections between your office and network providers. Once selected to be in HTPN's network, you will gain the strength of an experienced national network who works with the nation's most respected companies and organizations.
Human resource departments and managers alike often have to engage with the care provider to make sure the employee/patient returns to work in the healthiest and timeliest manner possible. Whatever your needs are, HTPN is here to help.
HTPN connects insurance companies and case managers with networks of care providers. In cases related to the patient’s employment, our care providers can provide the following services:
- Physical & Occupational Therapy
- Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE)
- Work Hardening/Work Conditioning
- Ergonomic Assessments (FL & CA)
- Post-Offer Employment Screens
- Permanent Impairment Ratings
When you need to guarantee an optimal level of long-term job performance from an injured employee, you can count on HTPN to handle the logistics between your company, your employees and their doctors. Call today!
