Section 328-A:11 - Obligations of LicenseesI. A physical therapist is responsible for managing all aspects of the physical therapy care of each patient. The physical therapist shall provide: (a) The initial written evaluation for each patient;(b) Periodic written re-evaluation of each patient; and(c) A written discharge plan for the patient and the patient's response to treatment at discharge.II. A physical therapist shall assure the qualifications of all assistive personnel to perform specific designated tasks through written documentation of the assistive personnel's education and training.III. For each date of service, a physical therapist shall provide all therapeutic interventions that require the expertise of a physical therapist and shall determine the use of assistive personnel that provides delivery of service that is safe, effective, and efficient for each patient.IV. A physical therapist assistant shall work under a physical therapist's general supervision. A physical therapist assistant shall document care provided and shall report to a supervising physical therapist any status in a patient requiring a change in the plan of care. The supervising physical therapist shall review and co-sign all notes during each reevaluation.V. A physical therapist may use physical therapy aides for designated routine tasks. A physical therapy aide shall work under the direct personal supervision of a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant.VII. A physical therapist's responsibility for patient care management shall include oversight of all documentation for services rendered to each patient, including awareness of fees charged or reimbursement methodology used. A physical therapist shall also be aware of what constitutes unreasonable or fraudulent fees. 2002, 237:1. 2003, 310:26, 65, VII, eff. July 1, 2003.