Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers (383)    PERSON CLASS (8932.1)

Name Value
PROVIDER TYPE Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
CLASSIFICATION Physical Therapist
DEFINITION
Physical therapists (PTs) are licensed health care professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and 
perform functional activities in their daily lives. PTs examine each individual and develop a plan using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. In addition, PTs work with individuals 
to prevent the loss of mobility before it occurs by developing fitness- and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles. PTs: (1) Diagnose and manage movement dysfunction and enhance physical and functional abilities; 
(2) Restore, maintain, and promote not only optimal physical function but optimal wellness and fitness and optimal quality of life as it relates to movement and health; (3) Prevent the onset, symptoms, and progression of impairments, functional 
limitations, and disabilities that may result from diseases, disorders, conditions, or injuries; (4) Treat conditions of the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and/or integumentary systems; (5) Address the negative effects 
attributable to unique personal and environmental factors as they relate to human performance. PTs provide care for people in a variety of settings, including hospitals, private practices, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, schools, 
sports and fitness facilities, work settings, and nursing homes. State licensure is required in each state in which a PT practices.
STATUS Active
VA CODE V130300
X12 CODE 225100000X
SPECIALTY CODE 65
INDIVIDUAL/NON INDIVIDUAL
MASTER ENTRY FOR VUID YES
VUID 5255108
EFFECTIVE DATE/TIME
  • 2018-04-02 15:35:16
    STATUS:   ACTIVE