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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
CPGs
Members can access relevant clinical practice guidelines to assist in clinical decision making.
Nov 13, 2017/News
The Armed Services Committees for both the US House and Senate reached an agreement on a National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that includes language proposed by APTA to add PTAs and occupational therapy assistants to the TRICARE program.
Jan 18, 2017/Review
Authors of the study say that's too many.
Jan 7, 2020/Perspective
Telehealth could add another avenue that makes our services more accessible and valuable.
Mar 1, 2019/Column
Tapping into the power of perspective.
May 1, 2018/Magazine
Online Comments
Apr 1, 2019/Column
A student spreads a message of inclusion.
Aug 1, 2018/Column
The case for benching a problematic member.