36-10-35.7. Approved tasks for physical therapist assistant--Exclusions.A physical therapist assistant may perform, under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist, selected physical therapy procedures and related tasks. The following physical therapy services, however, shall only be performed by a physical therapist:(1)Interpretation of referrals;(2)Initial evaluation, including problem identification;(3)Development of a plan of care which is based on the initial evaluation and which includes the physical therapy treatment goals;(4)Interpretation of tests and measurements;(5)Joint assessment and mobilization;(6)Determination of the appropriate portions of the program to be delegated;(7)Delegation and instruction of the services to be rendered by the physical therapist assistant including specific treatment program, precautions, special problems, or contraindicated procedures;(8)Timely review of treatment documentation and reevaluation of the patient, treatment goals, and revision of the plan of care when indicated;(9)Development of a patient's home program and discharge evaluation, and termination of care, or both; and(10)Accountability for documentation of physical revision of the plan of care when indicated;(9)Development of a patient's home program and discharge evaluation, and termination of care, or both; and(10)Accountability for documentation of physical therapy treatment and dissemination of written and oral reports. Source: SL 1996, ch 231, §10.
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