Terms used in §§ 36-10-18.1 through 36-10-52 mean: (1) "Physical therapist," a person who is licensed or has obtained a compact privilege to practice physical therapy; (2) "Physical therapist assistant," a person who is licensed or has obtained a compact privilege to assist in providing physical therapy under the supervision of a physical therapist; and (3) "Supervision," the responsibility of a physical therapist to observe, direct, and review the work, records, and practice of a physical therapist assistant permitted by § 36-10-35.7 , to ensure that the physical therapist assistant renders good and safe treatment to the patient.
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