Indiana Code
Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists
25-27-1-13. Physical Therapist Duties; Supervision

Sec. 13. (a) A physical therapist is responsible for managing all aspects of the physical therapy care of each patient. A physical therapist shall provide the following:
(1) The initial evaluation, determination of a physical therapy diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of treatment intervention and documentation of each encounter with each patient.
(2) Periodic reevaluation and documentation of each patient.
(3) The documented discharge of the patient, including the patient's response to treatment intervention at the time of discharge.
(b) A physical therapist shall assure the qualifications of all physical therapist assistants and physical therapy aides under the physical therapist's direction and supervision.
(c) For each patient on each date of service, a physical therapist shall:
(1) provide all of the treatment intervention that requires the education, skills, and knowledge of a physical therapist; and
(2) determine the use of physical therapist assistants to ensure that the delivery of care is safe, effective, and efficient.
(d) A physical therapist assistant shall work under a physical therapist's supervision. A physical therapist assistant shall document the care that the physical therapist assistant provides.
(e) A physical therapist may use physical therapy aides for designated tasks. A physical therapy aide shall work under the direct supervision of a physical therapist. Tasks related to patient services must be assigned to a physical therapy aide by a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.
As added by P.L.160-2019, SEC.25.

Structure Indiana Code

Indiana Code

Title 25. Professions and Occupations

Article 27. Physical Therapists

Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists

25-27-1-1. Definitions

25-27-1-2. Unlawful Practices; Providing Mandated School Services

25-27-1-2.5. Evaluations and Treatment Without Referral; Exceptions; Testing Certification

25-27-1-3. Repealed

25-27-1-3.1. Practice of Certain Occupations or Professions and First Aid Not Prohibited

25-27-1-3.3. Exempt Persons

25-27-1-3.5. Sharp Debridement Referral

25-27-1-4. Indiana Board of Physical Therapy

25-27-1-5. Determination of Qualifications; Administration of Examinations; Standards for Competent Practice

25-27-1-6. Evidence of Qualification

25-27-1-6.1. Requirements for Physical Therapist License

25-27-1-6.2. Requirements for Physical Therapist Educated Outside of the United States

25-27-1-6.3. Requirements for Physical Therapist Assistant Certificate

25-27-1-6.4. Requirements for Physical Therapist Assistant Educated Outside of the United States

25-27-1-7. Examination; Reexamination; Examination Security

25-27-1-8. Issuance of License; Renewal; Reinstatement; Temporary Nonrenewable Permit; Retirement From Practice

25-27-1-9. Foreign Applicants; License or Certificate by Endorsement; Fee

25-27-1-10. Repealed

25-27-1-10.1. Repealed

25-27-1-11. Refund of Fees

25-27-1-12. Violation of Chapter; Penalties

25-27-1-13. Physical Therapist Duties; Supervision

25-27-1-14. Documentation and Billing

25-27-1-15. Physical Therapy Plan of Care

25-27-1-16. Standards of Practice

25-27-1-17. Confidentiality; Exceptions

25-27-1-18. License and Certificate Display and Verification

25-27-1-19. Transfer of Rules, Duties, and Records