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Texas Physical Therapy Practice Issues

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

Scope of Practice

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

Telehealth

    • Licensure
    • Technology
    • Standard of Care
    • Informed Consent
    • Confidentiality

Education Settings and Early Intervention 

    • Responsibilities of the PT in an educational setting
    • Services which may require a physician’s referral
    • Evaluation and reevaluation
    • Role of the PT in Early Childhood Intervention settings
    • Services which require a referral
    • Evaluation and reevaluation

Referrals and Direct Access

    • When can a PT treat a patient without a referral?
    • Patient consent to be treated without a referral
    • Approved certifying entities
    • Which providers can issue the referral?
    • Methods of referral

Documentation

    • What must be included in the patient record?
    • What are the PT’s documentation responsibilities?
    • When is a reevaluation/reassessment required?
    • Is a discharge summary required for every patient?

Notifications

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

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