Are restorative services performed by a restorative aide part of physical therapy in a long term care facility?
A “restorative aide” is usually under nursing authority and is not a physical therapy technician/aide. If the physical therapist discharges the patient in a long term care facility to restorative services and physical therapy is no longer needed nor provided by the physical therapist, or under his supervision requirements for supportive personnel, such restorative services are not part of physical therapy treatment and therefore cannot be billed as physical therapy. This is predicated upon the fact that the physical therapist discharged the patient. • Work hardening or re-conditioning? – Are clinics licensed for work hardening or re-conditioning? The Board does not license “clinics” regarding work hardening, re-conditioning or any other matter. Pursuant to the Physical Therapy Practice Act and the Rules and Regulations promulgated by the Board, the Board is vested with the authority to license individuals. A.PTA has set standards for Work Hardening and Work Conditioning Programs. These
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