Protect Your Moral Weil-Being as Well as Your License

Some state practice acts defer ethical considerations entirely to the APTA Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapist and Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant (found on APTA's website at apta.org/ your-practice/ethics-and-professionalism). Payer Policies In addition...

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Published in:APTA Magazine 2024-02, Vol.16 (1), p.8-14
Main Authors: Cohn, Rhea, Chaudry, Aliya
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Athletic taping
Ethics
Fraud
Health care delivery
Job descriptions
Licenses
Medicaid
Medicare
Morality
Physical therapists
Physical therapy
Private equity
Productivity
State laws
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Summary:Some state practice acts defer ethical considerations entirely to the APTA Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapist and Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant (found on APTA's website at apta.org/ your-practice/ethics-and-professionalism). Payer Policies In addition to knowing state laws and regulations, you should be familiar with each payer's payment policies, which cover requirements for billing, and medical policies, which describe covered and noncovered services and use of personnel. APTA Professional Ethical Guidelines When considering organizational policies that trigger personal moral challenges, refer to the APTA Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapist and the Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant. For Nonmanagerial Positions Prior to taking a new nonmanagerial position, it is a good idea to review the state laws and regulations and APTA professional guidelines related to billing,
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