Leading the Team: PTA Flashcards
What are PTAs responsible for?
Interventions
Can PTAs perform screening exams?
no
Can PTAs complete discharge summary or note?
no
Who can supervise PTAs?
ONLY PTs
Do PT’s need to co-sign PTA notes?
- PTAs are required to document and sign their own treatment notes
-PT should only sign if involved in treatment
Should PTA’s preform any joint mob technique into a restricted or painful range ?
no, PT should preform
What are the 3 different types of supervision for PTAs, students and techs?
- general
- direct
- direct personal
What is general supervision ?
- least restrictive
-applies to PTAs in most practice settings
What is direct supervision?
- requires that the PT be physically present at the facility and immediately available
-applies primarily to supervision of the student PTs and student PTAs
-some insurance providers and particular settings require this with PTA’s also
What is direct personal supervision?
-highest level of supervision
-generally applies to supervision of PT aide/tech
Per the APTA: supervising PTA off-site should consist of?
- PT must be available by telecommunication
- must be regularly scheduled and documented conferences with PTA regarding pt
- if PT supervising from off site, in person visit by PT for:
-reexam, planned d/c, change in pt medical status
-at least once a month - supervisory visit includes:
-on site reexam
-revision of POC
-eval
Under direct supervision the PT…
-is physically present
-has contact with the pt each date of service
-telecommunication does not meet the requirement of this
What to do if the state practice act doesn’t address PT students?
- apply the PTA supervision for PT students
-if Act addresses neither then look for supervision requirements of payer (insurance) policy
Leadership is a what?
“value”
What is the captain model?
focus is on 1 key individual who has primary responsibility and authority
