The physical therapy aide must have direct supervision on the premises at all times when providing supportive activities for the physical therapist or the physical therapist assistant.
(a) For purposes of this rule,"direct supervision" shall mean on the premises and immediately available at all times.(b) For purposes of this rule,"on the premises" shall mean the immediate area of the patient.(c) A licensee of this chapter may supervise a maximum of two (2) physical therapy aides when they are aiding the licensee's provision of patient evaluation and intervention.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 490-8-.02
O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-33-3(9), 43-33-3(8), 43-33-13.1.
Original Rule entitled "Supervision" adopted. F. Mar. 28, 1994; eff. Apr. 17, 1994.Amended: F. Aug. 15, 2000; eff. Sept. 4, 2000.