OAR 848-040-0165
Standards For Discharging A Patient From Therapy

(1)

A physical therapist shall discharge a patient from an episode of physical therapy treatment when the therapist determines:

(a)

The patient has reached all physical therapy goals and additional goals are not identified;

(b)

The patient will not further benefit from physical therapy, regardless of whether additional visits are ordered or authorized;

(c)

The patient declines to continue treatment or self-discharges;

(d)

Physical therapy is contraindicated; or

(e)

The referring provider directs or instructs that the patient be discharged from the episode of treatment.

(2)

Only a physical therapist may make the decision to discharge a patient from therapy. A physical therapist shall not delegate the decision to discharge a patient to a physical therapist assistant or to an aide.

(3)

A physical therapist assistant shall not independently make the decision to discharge a patient from therapy. However, a physical therapist assistant may make recommendations regarding discharge to the supervising physical therapist based on the physical therapist assistant’s treatment of the patient.

Source: Rule 848-040-0165 — Standards For Discharging A Patient From Therapy, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=848-040-0165.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 848-040-0165’s source at or​.us