Can Assistants Write Discharge Reports?
A question I am often asked is can a physical therapist assistant (PTA) or an occupational therapy assistant (OTA) write discharge reports on Medicare beneficiaries as well as patients with commercial or other insurance coverage? The answer to this question is
2023 Documentation for Everything after the Initial Evaluation for PT, OT, & SLP
This 2-hour webinar will assist physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants and speech-language pathologists in understanding the required elements of documentation for a progress report, daily note, discharge report for all insurance carriers plus the Medicare Part B certification and recertification requirements.
Do Physicians Need to Sign Discharge Reports
A question I have been receiving lately is must a physician sign a therapists discharge report for Medicare beneficiaries receiving outpatient therapy services? In addition, must a physician sign a therapists discharge report for patients who have a commercial insurance or are being seen under workers compensation? The answer for Medicare Part B outpatient therapy services is