Do Therapists Need to Co-Sign Notes Written By an Assistant?

February 12, 2024
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Rick Gawenda
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A question I am often is asked is does the Medicare program require notes that are written by a physical therapist assistant (PTA) or an occupational therapy assistant (OTA) be cosigned by the supervising physical therapist (PT) or occupational therapist (OT), respectively. The answer is

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