Pennsylvania Code
Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS
Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS
Chapter 40 - STATE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
Subchapter C - PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS
SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES
Section 40.171 - Functions of physical therapist assistants
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
(a) A physical therapist assistant may perform only activities for which the physical therapist assistant has received formal education and training, including the following activities:
(b) Physical therapist assistants may not interpret referrals or tests, perform evaluation procedures, initiate treatment programs, assume responsibility for planning patient care or perform activities which require the formal education or training and the skill and knowledge of a licensed physical therapist.
(c) Patient care services performed by a physical therapist assistant under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist shall be on the basis of not more than three physical therapist assistants for a licensed physical therapist.
(d) The initial patient contact shall be made by a licensed physical therapist for evaluation of the patient and establishment of a plan of care.
The provisions of this §40.171 amended under 3(a) of the Physical Therapy Practice Act (63 P. S. § 1303(a)); and section 16 of the act of July 4, 2008 (P. L. 293, No. 38).
This section cited in 49 Pa. Code § 40.52 (relating to unprofessional conduct; physical therapists); and 49 Pa. Code § 40.181 (relating to refusal, suspension or revocation of certification).
