Definition of Physical Therapy - The evaluation and treatment of a person by physical measures and
the use of therapeutic exercises and rehabilitative procedures, with or without assistive devices, for
the purpose of preventing, correcting or alleviating any disability
Definition of Physical Therapist- A person who practices or provides patient education and
instruction of physical therapy. An individual who performs the initial; examination unless that
therapist has transferred the responsibility for management of the patient's care to another
Definition of Physical Therapist Assistant - A person who assist in the provision of physical therapy
treatments, including the provision of patient education and instruction, under supervision of a
physical therapist
What are the main responsibilities of the Physical Therapy Section of the OTPTAT Board - - shall
license persons desiring to practice physical therapy/assisting
- approve investigation, hearings, inquires and its findings and orders
What are other responsibilities of the Physical Therapy Section - - keep a record of its proceeds
- keep a register of applicants and PT/A in the state
- deposit all fees collected
- on the receipt of an application for a license to practice as a PT/A provide to the applicant the
sections address, dates of upcoming section meetings and a list of names of the section members
Disciplinary actions the PT section can make after an investigation or hearing - License suspension,
revocation or refusal to issue or renew license, or limit permit
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