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 therapy treatment and dissemination of written and oral reports.
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