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Definition of Physical Therapy
The evaluation and treatment of a person by physical measures and the use of therapeutic exercises and rehabilitative
procedures, with or without assistive devices, for the purpose of preventing, correcting or alleviating any disability
Definition of Physical Therapist
A person who practices or provides patient education and instruction of physical therapy. An individual who performs
the initial; examination unless that therapist has transferred the responsibility for management of the patient's care to
another
Definition of Physical Therapist Assistant
A person who assist in the provision of physical therapy treatments, including the provision of patient education and
instruction, under supervision of a physical therapist
What are the main responsibilities of the Physical Therapy Section of the OTPTAT Board
- shall license persons desiring to practice physical therapy/assisting
- approve investigation, hearings, inquires and its findings and orders
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What are other responsibilities of the Physical Therapy Section
- keep a record of its proceeds
- keep a register of applicants and PT/A in the state
- deposit all fees collected
- on the receipt of an application for a license to practice as a PT/A provide to the applicant the sections address,
dates of upcoming section meetings and a list of names of the section members
Disciplinary actions the PT section can make after an investigation or hearing
License suspension, revocation or refusal to issue or renew license, or limit permit
If a investigator is employed by the PT section, what rights do they have
Investigate compliants, conduct inspections and make inquires as in the judgement. Right to review, obtain copies,
and audit the patient records and personnel files of the licensee and limit permit of the holders place of business
May the PT section disclose information gathered in an investigation
For good cause. May disclose to federal, state or local law enforcement, prosecutor or regulatory agency or its
officers or agents engaging in an investigation
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Definition of Physical Therapy
The evaluation and treatment of a person by physical measures and the use of therapeutic exercises and rehabilitative
procedures, with or without assistive devices, for the purpose of preventing, correcting or alleviating any disability
Definition of Physical Therapist
A person who practices or provides patient education and instruction of physical therapy. An individual who performs
the initial; examination unless that therapist has transferred the responsibility for management of the patient's care to
another
Definition of Physical Therapist Assistant
A person who assist in the provision of physical therapy treatments, including the provision of patient education and
instruction, under supervision of a physical therapist
What are the main responsibilities of the Physical Therapy Section of the OTPTAT Board
- shall license persons desiring to practice physical therapy/assisting
- approve investigation, hearings, inquires and its findings and orders
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What are other responsibilities of the Physical Therapy Section
- keep a record of its proceeds
- keep a register of applicants and PT/A in the state
- deposit all fees collected
- on the receipt of an application for a license to practice as a PT/A provide to the applicant the sections address,
dates of upcoming section meetings and a list of names of the section members
Disciplinary actions the PT section can make after an investigation or hearing
License suspension, revocation or refusal to issue or renew license, or limit permit
If a investigator is employed by the PT section, what rights do they have
Investigate compliants, conduct inspections and make inquires as in the judgement. Right to review, obtain copies,
and audit the patient records and personnel files of the licensee and limit permit of the holders place of business
May the PT section disclose information gathered in an investigation
For good cause. May disclose to federal, state or local law enforcement, prosecutor or regulatory agency or its
officers or agents engaging in an investigation
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