Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 490 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
Chapter 490-5 - SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION OF PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
Rule 490-5-.02 - Adequate Supervision Defined
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
Adequate supervision by a licensed physical therapist shall include the following:
(a) evaluate each patient and interpret the results to determine and document a physical therapy diagnosis;
(b) plan each patient's treatment program and determine which elements thereof can be delegated to the assistant;
(c) provide periodic reevaluation of the treatment program and of the assistant's performance in relation to the patient;
(d) perform and record an evaluation of the patient and his response to treatment at the termination thereof;
(e) Interact with the assistant in appropriate ways specific to the plan of care of the patients being treated by the assistant.
Ga. L. 1972, p. 395; O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-33-3(6); 43-33-10(9).
