2. A PTA is treating a patient and it has been 60 days since the last reevaluation. The doctor has authorized two more treatments. Does the PT have to reevaluate the patient before those two treatments can be provided by the PTA?

Home » 2. A PTA is treating a patient and it has been 60 days since the last reevaluation. The doctor has authorized two more treatments. Does the PT have to reevaluate the patient before those two treatments can be provided by the PTA?

Yes. The PT must reevaluate the patient at a minimum of every 60 days before provision of physical therapy treatment by a PTA or PT Aide can continue, even if it is only for 2 more treatments. See PT Rule §322.1(d). (updated 3/01/15)