Definition of Physical Therapy - ANSWER The evaluation and treatment of a person by physical measures and the use of therapeutic exercises and rehabilitative procedures, with or without assistive devices, for the purpose of preventing, correcting or alleviating any disability
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Definition of Physical Therapy - ANSWER The evaluation and treatment of a person by
physical measures and the use of therapeutic exercises and rehabilitative procedures,
with or without assistive devices, for the purpose of preventing, correcting or alleviating
any disability
Definition of Physical Therapist - ANSWER A person who practices or provides patient
education and instruction of physical therapy. An individual who performs the initial;
examination unless that therapist has transferred the responsibility for management of
the patient's care to another
Definition of Physical Therapist Assistant - ANSWER A person who assist in the
provision of physical therapy treatments, including the provision of patient education
and instruction, under supervision of a physical therapist
What are the main responsibilities of the Physical Therapy Section of the OTPTAT
Board - ANSWER - shall license persons desiring to practice physical therapy/assisting
- approve investigation, hearings, inquires and its findings and orders
What are other responsibilities of the Physical Therapy Section - ANSWER - keep a
record of its proceeds
- keep a register of applicants and PT/A in the state
- deposit all fees collected
- on the receipt of an application for a license to practice as a PT/A provide to the
applicant the sections address, dates of upcoming section meetings and a list of names
of the section members
Disciplinary actions the PT section can make after an investigation or hearing -
ANSWER License suspension, revocation or refusal to issue or renew license, or limit
permit
If a investigator is employed by the PT section, what rights do they have - ANSWER
Investigate compliants, conduct inspections and make inquires as in the judgement.
Right to review, obtain copies, and audit the patient records and personnel files of the
licensee and limit permit of the holders place of business
May the PT section disclose information gathered in an investigation - ANSWER For
good cause. May disclose to federal, state or local law enforcement, prosecutor or
regulatory agency or its officers or agents engaging in an investigation
Criteria to be granted reciprocity in Ohio - ANSWER - applicant received a score on the
NPTE that would have been a passing score
, - applicant passed the jursiprudence exam
- holds a current and valid license or registration to practice PT in another state
- applicant's education is reasonably equivalent to the educational requirements that
were enforced for licensure
How often does PT/A license expire - ANSWER Biennially
What is the licensure renewal fee - ANSWER not more than $125
What change in information should a licensee report to the PT section - ANSWER
Name, business address, or home address no later than 30 days
Who may receive a license by endorsement - ANSWER An applicant who is currently
licensed as a PT/A under the laws of another state provided the requirements for
registration or licensure under the appropriate category in that state include minimal
education and passing score on the NPTE
What if an applicant for endorsement has been out of practice for more that 5 years -
ANSWER Shall retake and pass the NPTE
Define "out of practice" - ANSWER Being actively engaged in the practice of physical
therapy for fewer than 500 hours over a 5 year period prior to date the applicant submits
endorsement application
When should an individual renew their license - ANSWER January 31st.
What year does PTs renew their license - ANSWER even numbered years, unless
received initial license after October 1st of an odd year than license is valid through the
January 31st of the second even year
What year does PTAs renew their license - ANSWER odd numbered years, unless
received initial license after October 1st of an even year than license is valid through the
January 31st of the second odd year
What happens if applicant allows license to expire - ANSWER Have to submit a
reinstatement application
What happens if an individual practices with an expired license - ANSWER Subject to
disciplinary actions
What is the protocol of submitting reinstatement application before March 1st of the year
the license expired - ANSWER Applicant shall complete the number of contact hours of
continuing education that were required to renew the expired license
What is the protocol of submitting reinstatement application after March 1st of the year
the license expired - ANSWER Applicant shall complete the number of continuing
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