6. How does a PT or PTA fit in a “Physical Medicine” setting?

The services a PT may provide, and the rules under which they are provided, are the same regardless of setting. The presence of a physician, or a licensee of any board besides this one, does not effect the requirements for the provision of physical therapy services. If physical therapy is being provided, the facility must be registered if it is not exempt (See §347.6, Exemptions to Registration) and a PT or PTA must be onsite when treatment occurs. If a PTA is providing services, they must work from a PT Plan of Care developed by a PT, and must be supervised by a PT.