Physical Therapy Clinic

Keywords: 
Occupational Therapist Physical Therapist Physical Therapy Physical Therapy Clinic
State
Colorado Division of Registrations
Physical Therapy Licensure Program
1560 Broadway #1340
DENVER , CO   80202
(303)894-2440
Fax: (303)894-7802
Physical Therapist's license required in order to practice or call oneself a physical therapist.
Proof of graduation from an approved school of P.T. (Physical Therapy) Passing score on licensure exam. Licensure by endorsement also available contact office for more information
Examinations given by Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy.

Link:  http://www.fsbpt.org/
Licenses expire October 31st of even numbered years. Application fee $25.
Therapist may use services of not more than 3 unregistered assistants
There are specific requirements in the law for physical therapy clinic professional service corporations.
State
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
Health Facilities Division
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver , CO   80246-1530
(303)692-2800
The Division certifies Outpatient Physical Therapy service providers. These are physical therapy services, including speech pathology services, furnished by a provider of services, a clinic, rehabilitation agency or public health agency to an individual on an outpatient basis. Businesses must apply for facility license BEFORE accepting patients License: $30 yearly.

Link:  http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/hf/static/opt.htm
The Division, under the direction of the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA), also determines eligibility of the facility for Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement certification. Contact HFD for further information is you wish your facility to be eligible.
NOTE:  There is no special license for OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS. However, many of the services and practices conducted by occupational therapists are very similar to physical therapists. Occupational therapists that wish to ensure that they are exempt from licensure under the physical therapist statutes should write to the Physical Therapist Registration Advisory Committee for clarification. The letter should contain a detailed description of the services provided.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012 - 18:48 pm