Terms used in §§ 36-10-18.1 through 36-10-52 mean:

1. (1) "Physical therapist," a person who is licensed or has obtained a compact privilege to practice physical therapy;
2. (2) "Physical therapist assistant," a person who is licensed or has obtained a compact privilege to assist in providing physical therapy under the supervision of a physical therapist; and
3. (3) "Supervision," the responsibility of a physical therapist to observe, direct, and review the work, records, and practice of a physical therapist assistant permitted by § 36-10-35.7, to ensure that the physical therapist assistant renders good and safe treatment to the patient.

Source: SL 1955, ch 96 , § 1; SDC Supp 1960, § 27.09A01; SDCL § 36-10-1; SL 1972, ch 205 , § 1; SL 1978, ch 270 , § 1; SL 1996, ch 231 , § 1; SL 2017, ch 173 , § 1; SL 2020, ch 157 , § 3; SL 2022, ch 148 , § 1; SL 2023, ch 136 , § 1.