What would my responsibility be as an OT PRN if I did an evaluation on a patient, set up the plan of care for the patient, but did not provide treatment to the patient?
First, there is no distinction between a full-time OT and an OT who is working PRN. They both must follow the rules regarding patient care and supervision of OTAS. If a PRN OT cannot provide adequate supervision for the OTA, the OTA should not accept the patient for treatment and the PRN OT should not allow the OTA to provide treatment. Please be mindful of your legal and ethical responsibilities. 6. Use of Modalities by Occupational Therapists. The Occupational Therapy Practice Act does not specifically mention physical agent modalities. Therefore, they are not specifically allowed or disallowed in OT practice. It is the opinion of the NC Board that an OT may use PAMs, in the course of their occupational therapy practice, so long as they are trained and competent to do so AND their competency has been demonstrated and documented, provided they are billing for OT services. It is also the opinion of the Board that an OTA may use PAMs, in the course of their occupational therapy practice
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