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Frequently Asked Questions for Physical Therapy

Introduction To Practice Questions

As a newly licensed physical therapist or licensed physical therapist assistant you may have questions about the practice of your profession. The following may help you answer some of the most common questions. This information is based upon the questions submitted to the State Board for Physical Therapy by licensed professionals like you.

Medication Reviews by PTs

The State Board for Physical Therapy has recently received many questions about the role of the physical therapist in completing all the assessments, including the drug regimen reviews, for certified home health agencies (CHHA) and long term home health care programs (LTHHCP), specifically the OASIS-C form. The Board has worked diligently to come to an agreement as to the methods, policies and procedures that have to be followed that will allow the physical therapists to complete the review. Please see the guidance letter (183K) from the Department of Health.

Last Updated: January 12, 2012