Can a technician write daily progress notes documenting patient status, progress, etc.?
(i.e. “SOAP” notes?) No, progress notes may only be written by the physical therapist or physical therapist assistant. • Face to Face Conference – I represent a group of PT’s and PTA’s working in Home Health. PT/PTA face to face conferences are held each Wednesday in the office to review progress and modify the treatment plan. If the PT who did the Initial Evaluation is unable to attend the meeting, may a different PT cover the face to face meeting to discuss the case with the PTA? In response, the board determined it inappropriate for a PT who is not treating specific patients to conduct the face to face conference with the PTA. The intent of the rule is for the PT and PTA to discuss the care of patients which they both treat. • Overlap of Supervision Hours – 1) For outpatient services the PT supervises half of the PTAs treatment hours; however, do their hours together need to overlap or can the PTA treat that morning with the PT coming in later in the afternoon without the PTA presen
(i.e. “SOAP” notes?) No, progress notes may only be written by the physical therapist or physical therapist assistant. • Face to Face Conference – I represent a group of PT’s and PTA’s working in Home Health. PT/PTA face to face conferences are held each Wednesday in the office to review progress and modify the treatment plan. If the PT who did the Initial Evaluation is unable to attend the meeting, may a different PT cover the face to face meeting to discuss the case with the PTA? In response, the board determined it inappropriate for a PT who is not treating specific patients to conduct the face to face conference with the PTA. The intent of the rule is for the PT and PTA to discuss the care of patients which they both treat. • Patient care by technician without PT contact – In regards to supervision of technicians, please specify whether or not a technician can treat a patient without any patient contact being made by the Physical Therapist? No, treatment may not be performed by a P
