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Florida Physical Therapy Practice Issues

Members have full access to the guidance below and can contact us with questions regarding any Florida physical therapy compliance issue.  Please consider joining today if you need assistance.

Scope of Practice

    • How is physical therapy defined in Florida?
    • What is included in the practice of physical therapy?
    • What is specifically excluded from the practice?
    • Are there any special trainings or requirements?

Telehealth

    • General Telehealth Law
    • Out-of-State Registration 

Dry Needling

    • Definitions
    • Minimum Requirements
    • Delegation
    • Informed Consent
    • Adverse Incidents

Electromyography 

    • When a PT can perform electromyography
    • Education and supervised practice requirements

Topical Medications

    • Requirements


Referrals and Direct Access

    • Is a referral required to provide physical therapy services?
    • Exceptions to the referral requirement?
    • Which providers can issue the referral?
    • When does a PT have to refer a patient to a physician?

Documentation

    • What are the PT’s documentation responsibilities?
    • How much can I charge a patient for copies of their records?
    • Medical records of PTs relocating or terminating their practice
    • Deceased PTs or PTAs

Notifications

    • Can I use “Dr” in my title?
    • Are there any specific requirements for posting notifications or licenses?
    • When does a PT have to notify the board of any information changes?



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