By using this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies. To find out more visit our privacy policy.
Learn how to stay in compliance with Medicare while providing supervision to students, PTAs, and physical therapy aides.
Clinical training and appropriate supervision are crucial, but facilities and individual practitioners need to pay close attention to guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to ensure that they remain in compliance with requirements related to services to Medicare beneficiaries.
See other resources on supervision and teamwork.
Recommended Content
PTs, PTAs, and students should understand requirements for supervision and teamwork.
Article
Understand the basics behind supervision of PTAs under Medicare.
Article
Get clarification on the circumstances under which students may participate in the provision of outpatient therapy services to Medicare patients.
Article
Some requirements related to student involvement can vary depending on the setting.
Additional Supervision under Medicare Content
News
The bipartisan bill now in the Senate would replace the direct supervision requirement for private practice with general supervision.
Column
Supervision Requirements for PTAs and Physical Therapy Students