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
Title 25. Professions and Occupations
Article 27. Physical Therapists
Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists
25-27-1-2. Unlawful Practices; Providing Mandated School Services
25-27-1-2.5. Evaluations and Treatment Without Referral; Exceptions; Testing Certification
25-27-1-3.1. Practice of Certain Occupations or Professions and First Aid Not Prohibited
25-27-1-3.5. Sharp Debridement Referral
25-27-1-4. Indiana Board of Physical Therapy
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
25-27-1-9. Foreign Applicants; License or Certificate by Endorsement; Fee
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