Welcome to APTA Pennsylvania, a chapter of the American Physical Therapy AssociationAPTA Pennsylvania is a chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and represents more than 5,700 dedicated physical therapy professionals and students across the Commonwealth. With educational opportunities, networking, and resources for the PT professional, APTA Pennsylvania is committed to fostering advancements in physical therapy practice, research, and education for its members and its community. IMPORTANT ALERT: Clarification of the PT to PTA Supervision Ratio In Pennsylvania Nov. 27, 2023 Update: In collaboration with APTA, APTA PA, Pa SBPT the FSBPT has updated and corrected the PT/PTA ratio mistake in the national grid! The Practice & Research Committee has recently been informed that information is being circulated stating that there is no longer a 1 PT to 3 PTA (1:3) supervision ratio in effect in the Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Practice Act 110 or the Chapter 40 regulations. This is not accurate information. The Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Practice Act 110 PTM - Physical Therapy Practice Act.pdf (pa.gov) and accompanying regulations in Chapter 40 49 Pa. Code Chapter 40. State Board Of Physical Therapy (pacodeandbulletin.gov) have very specific statements regarding this required supervision ratio. The Practice Act 110 states the following:
Section 9.1. Physical Therapist Assistant; Education and Examination; Scope of Duties; Certification (6) A licensed physical therapist shall not supervise more than three physical therapist assistants at any time.
This requirement is reaffirmed in Chapter 40 regulations: § 40.171. Functions of physical therapist assistants. Please share this information with any Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant, whether a member or nonmember, who may have been provided inaccurate information. The license of any PT and certification of any PTA who does not abide by this supervision ratio is potentially at risk of a violation. New Ethics Resource
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