38-2928. Physical therapist; duties.
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(1)For each patient under his or her care, a physical therapist shall:
(a)Be responsible for managing all aspects of physical therapy services provided to the patient and assume legal liability for physical therapy and related services provided under his or her supervision;
(b)Provide an initial evaluation and documentation of the evaluation;
(c)Provide periodic reevaluation and documentation of the reevaluation;
(d)Provide documentation for discharge, including the patient's response to therapeutic intervention at the time of discharge; and
(e)Be responsible for accurate documentation and billing for services provided.
(2)For each patient under his or her care on each date physical therapy services are provided to such patient, a physical therapist shall:
(a)Provide all therapeutic interventions that require the expertise of a physical therapist; and
(b)Determine the appropriate use of physical therapist assistants or physical therapy aides.