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Medicare permits general supervision of physical therapist assistants by physical therapists in all settings — except for outpatient private practice under Part B, which requires direct supervision.
Jun 3, 2020/Author
Eric Ries is the former associate editor of APTA Magazine at APTA. He retired from his position in 2020. Before joining the association in 2000, he was a writer/editor at the Association for Career and Technical Education. Earlier he held a similar position at Goodwill Industries International, and for
Nov 1, 2019/Column
Here's what PTs need to know about recent changes and how to sign up.
Aug 1, 2018/Column
The case for benching a problematic member.
May 1, 2018/Magazine
Online Comments
Mar 1, 2019/Column
Tapping into the power of perspective.
Apr 1, 2019/Column
A student spreads a message of inclusion.
Apr 29, 2021/Podcast
After years of working with patients, Sara DeMars, PT, DPT, has learned the power that words and word choice can have when working with patients. Sara believes that through being aware of our verbal communication and avoiding broad language we can actually make a big impact when it comes to patient
Aug 1, 2016/Column
Be thorough and try to think like a payer.
May 14, 2018/Perspective
I found joy in volunteering by being part of something bigger than myself.