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Louisiana Physical Therapy FAQs

Welcome to our Louisiana Physical Therapy FAQs.  We've combined the state laws, board rules, and statements to create a clear guide on the rules that must be followed by PTs and PTAs.  This page is currently under construction, if you need additional assistance, please email us at info@therapycomply.com.

Definitions

Scope of Practice

    • How is the practice of Physical Therapy defined in Louisiana?
    • What is included in the practice of physical therapy?
    • Services specifically excluded from the scope of practice
    • Are there any specific procedures or modalities regulated by the board?

Dry Needling

    • Course Requirements
    • Informed Consent
    • Standard of Practice

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Referrals - Direct Access 

    • Is a referral required to provide PT services?
    • Does the PT need to be in communication with the referring provider?
    • When does a PT have to refer a patient to a physician?

Supervision and Delegation

    • Supervision Definitions
    • Which services can only be performed by a licensed PT?
    • What are the responsibilities of the PT when delegating?

Assistants

    • Which services are PTAs allowed to practice?
    • Are there specific services that PTAs are prohibited from practicing?
    • What type of supervision is required?
    • Responsibilities of the PT before delegating to a PTA?
    • What are the PTA’s documentation responsibilities?
    • Does the supervising PT need to co-sign documentation created by the PTA?
    • What is the ratio between supervising PTs and PTAs?
    • Required designation for assistants

Aides

    • What can an aide do?
    • What is an aide expressly prohibited from doing?
    • What are the responsibilities of the PT when delegating to an aide?
    • What type of supervision is required?
    • What is the ratio between supervising PTs and aides?
    • Required designation for aides


Continuing Education

    • How many continuing education hours are required during a reporting period?
    • Can CE credits be carried over into the next reporting period?
    • Are there any specific courses that must be taken?
    • What types of activities can be used for the continuing education requirements?
    • What type of approval is needed for the courses?
    • What are the reporting requirements?
    • Waivers and audits 

    PT/PTA Students and New Graduates

      • Can students practice in a clinical setting?
      • What kind of supervision is required for student PTs and PTAs?
      • How must students identify themselves?
      • What can new graduates do in practice?
      • Which tasks can be delegated to a new graduate?
      • What kind of supervision is required?
      • Documentation and co-signatures

    Out-of-State PTs

      • Can I practice in state if I am licensed in another state?
      • What is the process for getting reciprocity in Louisiana?

    Documentation

      • What must be included in the patient record?
      • What are the PT’s documentation responsibilities?
      • What is required for an initial evaluation?
      • What is required on each treatment note?
      • When is a reevaluation/reassessment required?
      • What is required in the discharge summary?

    Identification, Notification, and Disclosure

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

    Unprofessional Conduct

      • When am I obligated to report to the board?
      • What is consider unprofessional conduct?


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