Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 48 - PUBLIC HEALTH-GENERAL
Part I - General Administration
Subpart 3 - Licensing and Certification
Chapter 80 - Children's Respite Care Centers
Subchapter C - Personnel
Section I-8051 - Physical Therapist
Universal Citation: LA Admin Code I-8051
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. The physical therapist (PT), when provided, must be currently licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. The physical therapist shall assist the physician in evaluating the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs in a manner consistent with standards of practice to include, but not limited to:
1. assisting in
the formation of the POC;
2.
providing services within the scope of practice as defined by state law
governing the practice of physical therapy, in accordance with the POC, and in
coordination with the other members of the IDT;
3. observing and reporting to the physician
and the IDT, the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in the
patient's condition;
4. instructing
and informing participating members of the IDT, the patient, family/care
givers, regarding the POC, functional limitations and progress toward
goals;
5. documenting each visit
made to the patient and incorporating notes into the clinical record within one
week of the visit;
6. when physical
therapy services are discontinued, preparing a written discharge summary, with
a copy retained in the patient's clinical record and a copy forwarded to the
attending physician; and
7.
participating in IDT conferences as needed.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:2175.14(B).
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