California Code of Regulations
Title 22 - Social Security
Division 5 - Licensing and Certification of Health Facilities, Home Health Agencies, Clinics, and Referral Agencies
Chapter 3 - Skilled Nursing Facilities
Article 4 - Optional Services
Section 72407 - Physical Therapy Service Unit-Staff

Universal Citation: 22 CA Code of Regs 72407

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) The physical therapy service unit shall be under the direction of a physical therapist.

(b) A physical therapist assistant shall treat patients only under the supervision of a physical therapist in accordance with the Physical Therapy Practice Act, Article 4.5 (beginning with Section 2655) of the Business and Professions Code.

(c) A physical therapy aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a physical therapist.

(d) There shall be physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and physical therapy aides to meet the identified needs of the patients.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 208(a) and 1275, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1276, Health and Safety Code.

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