21 NCAC 48C .0402         FUNCTION

(a)  A physical therapy aide may perform only those acts delegated by a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.

(b)  A physical therapy aide must not engage in the performance of physical therapy activities without supervision by a licensee in accordance with this Subchapter.

(c)  A physical therapy aide must work under the supervision of a licensee who is present in the facility. This may extend to an off-site setting only when the physical therapy aide is accompanying and working directly with a licensee with a specific patient.

(d)  A physical therapy aide must not be independently responsible for a patient caseload.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 90-270.90; 90-270.92;

Eff. December 30, 1985;

Amended Eff. December 1, 2006; August 1, 2002; August 1, 1998;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. May 1, 2018.