1. (a) A physical therapy aide may perform only those acts delegated by a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.
2. (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.
3. (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.
4. (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.