Texas Administrative Code
Title 22 - EXAMINING BOARDS
Part 16 - TEXAS BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS
Chapter 322 - PRACTICE
Section 322.3 - Supervision
Universal Citation: 22 TX Admin Code ยง 322.3
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) It is the responsibility of each PT and/or PTA to determine the number of PTAs and/or aides he or she can supervise safely.
(b) Supervision of PTAs.
(1) A supervising PT is responsible for and
will participate in the patient's care.
(2) A supervising PT must be on call and
readily available when physical therapy services are being provided.
(3) A PT may assign responsibilities to a PTA
to provide physical therapy services, based on the PTA's training, that are
within the scope of activities listed in § 322.1, Provision of
Services.
(4) The supervising PT
must hold documented conferences with the PTA regarding the patient. The PT is
responsible for determining the frequency of the conferences consistent with
accepted standards of practice.
(c) Supervision of physical therapy aides.
(1) A supervising PT or PTA is responsible
for the supervision of, and the physical therapy services provided by, the PT
aide.
(2) A PT or PTA must provide
onsite supervision of a physical therapy aide, and remain within reasonable
proximity during the aide's interaction with the patient.
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