THANK YOU FOR MAKING FOTA22 AN INCREDIBLE SUCESS. CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU ALL AGAIN AT FOTA23!
OT Scope of Practice Update
Florida OTs now have an updated Scope of Practice for the first time in over 20 years to better define ALL we do!! For the purpose of improving patient access to OTs and support our state OT private practitioners (and all OTs/COTAs)!
Mental health interventions
Health management and Wellness
Updated definitions of OT that model our framework
Laws regarding higher education and our doctorate/capstone
ADLs!! (Helloooooo?! )
And so much more!!
Thank you so much to the support of our FOTA members, Johnston and Stewart lobbying firm Anita Berry, and all of the OT leaders and students that helped along the way! This was a 6 year project now complete! Much more to do moving forward, but this change lays down the foundation to support our upcoming efforts.
The Medicare OTA payment differential went into effect on January 1, 2022 and many occupational therapy practitioners still have questions regarding what the policy means for OTAs. Read More
Joint effort with the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and the Department of Elder affairs in a home modification program. Read More
Help us - Complete the Compact survey!! OT Compact - Is this good for Florida OTs? Read more and complete survey so that we can advocate properly for you. More...
FOTA recognizes the impact of Covid-19 (coronavirus) on individuals, families, the nation, and our world as we all adapt to these uncertain times. OT
Practitioners across the state of Florida have all been challenged to remain healthy and ensure safe practices to prevent further community spread. As many of you have worked in various sectors or continue to be on the front lines, the influx of executive orders at the local, state, and national level can cause confusion as to what steps to take next. Of the utmost importance is to ensure your safety and that of your family, while following orders to reduce and prevent community spread. More
The Benefits of Membership
Membership fees support the FOTA Government Affairs Committee, which is active in advocating for occupational therapy practitioners and the clients we serve through:
Working with our state legislators and our lobbyist to promote and protect occupational therapy services
Protecting the OT scope of practice to ensure that practitioners have the right to practice true occupational therapy in Florida
We are closely watching for ways OT will both be impacted and for opportunities for OT to be included, perhaps in ways we have not been included in the past. While the ACA is a Federal program, FOTA is working closely with AOTA to follow the trends and keep you informed.
