Artificial IntelligenceHealthcareThe Rise of AI Scribes in Healthcare: Why Notation Is Poised to Lead Physical Therapy Into the Future

In the rapidly evolving world of healthcare, AI scribes are no longer an experiment—they’re a proven necessity. But Notation by Fownd aims to be much more than just a medical scribe. Purpose-built for physical therapy, it functions like your personal PT-GPT: a domain-specialized, multimodal AI assistant that understands the unique complexity of PT documentation, clinical reasoning, and payer requirements.

Market Context — AI Scribes Are Just the Beginning

The healthcare industry is witnessing explosive growth in the use of AI-powered clinical assistants. Major health systems like Kaiser Permanente have rolled out AI scribes to over 3,400 doctors in just 10 weeks, citing time savings of over an hour per day per clinician. Satisfaction scores have topped 80% among both patients and providers.

But for physical therapists, this is just the starting line.

Generic AI scribes weren’t built for the rhythm of rehab care. They often overlook the nuances of physical therapy assessments, interventions, and outcome measures. That’s why Notation is built differently: it’s not just a scribe—it’s PT-GPT.

Notation brings domain-specific intelligence to PT documentation. From muscle testing to SOAP structuring to ICD/CPT mapping, it’s trained to speak the language of physical therapy, not just medicine. Where traditional scribes passively transcribe, Notation proactively supports every phase of the clinical workflow—while remaining editable, explainable, and fully therapist-controlled.

What Makes Notation Different

Notation isn’t a ChatGPT wrapper. It runs on a self-hosted, privacy-forward stack utilizing the latest foundational large language models (LLMs), fine-tuned specifically for PT workflows. Built to accept voice (and soon, video) inputs, it offers real-time feedback during evaluations while generating clean, accurate, compliant documentation.

Here’s how:

• Smart Cue Cards: As PTs move through their evaluations, cue cards light up in Notation, guiding them to hit payer-required elements without missing a beat.
• Voice-Driven Objective Input: PTs can dictate goniometric and strength values, instantly populating structured tables. No toggling between tabs, no lost measurements.
• Real-Time Summaries: Notation updates SOAP summaries as the session unfolds, and adapts instantly when clinicians make edits.
• Built-in Assessment and Plan Generator: PTs can edit or override AI-generated assessments and treatment plans, all structured for payer compliance.
• HEP Export: Plans are outputted in clear formats, ready to be printed or handed to the patient.
• CPT & ICD Coding Built-In: No more lookups. Notation suggests compliant codes, calculates units, and flags potential modifier issues.
• Custom EMR Plugins: With a single click, clinicians can push notes into their EMR. Our browser plugin architecture is built for adaptability, whether a clinic uses Jane, WebPT, Cliniko, or something homegrown.

Trust, Security & Compliance

Notation is built from the ground up on SOC 2 and HIPAA-compliant infrastructure. We are working with Scrut to formalize certifications. And unlike many general-purpose AI scribes:

• No PII or PHI required to use
• No audio/video storage unless explicitly needed by the clinic
• All data is encrypted in transit and at rest

Designed to Support, Not Replace

Notation doesn’t just reduce documentation time—it elevates the clinical experience. The technology and user experience are bar none, offering a streamlined, intuitive interface that adapts to a PT’s individual style. For younger clinicians, Notation acts as a vital skill enhancement tool, guiding them through evaluations with embedded best practices and structured templates. For seasoned therapists, it serves as a reference aid and performance enhancer, helping them run faster, more efficient sessions without compromising quality.

This kind of design intelligence means more than just time saved—it translates to higher throughput, improved clinic revenue, and better patient satisfaction.

Fownd’s philosophy is simple: PTs should stay in control. Notation is not here to automate away clinical reasoning. It’s built to support therapists by:

• Making the documentation burden lighter
• Providing insurance-ready summaries
• Giving clinicians the ability to override and customize every word

The Risks of Getting It Wrong

Many AI scribes claim to be ready for rehab. Few deliver:

• Hallucinations in SOAP notes can lead to poor compliance
• Clunky integrations frustrate clinic staff
• Medical jargon and accents trip up general LLMs

Notation was trained on real PT evaluations and continues to improve with clinician feedback. It supports accents, noisy gyms, and real-life workflows. And we’re just getting started: upcoming computer vision support will bring movement analysis and remote patient monitoring to life.

The Future Is Hands-On + Hands-Free

AI in healthcare isn’t about removing clinicians. It’s about freeing them to do their best work. Notation keeps the PT front and center, while helping them:

• Document faster
• Bill more accurately
• Stay compliant
• Spend more time focused on the patient

If you’re a physical therapist or clinic owner ready to see what AI can do for your workflow—without compromising your quality of care—Notation is ready.

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No setup. No risk. No PHI required.

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