Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22 § 54313

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 25, June 21, 2024

Section 54313 - Physical Therapy Service

(a) The physical therapy service shall:

(1) Provide:

(A) Muscle, nerve joint and functional ability tests.

(B) Treatment to relieve pain, develop or restore function.

(C) Assistance to achieve and maintain maximum performance using physical means such as exercise, massage, heat, sound, water, light or electricity.

(2) Provide an evaluation by the physical therapist and establishment of a treatment program. The treatment program shall be modified as needed based upon subsequent reevaluations.

(3) Require that physical therapists:

(A) Record treatments, each day, in the participant's health record. Each entry shall be signed.

(B) Record quarterly progress notes. Each entry shall be signed and dated.

(C) Review and initial all evaluations and the discharge summary.

(4) Define the responsibilities of the physical therapist and the duties assigned to the auxiliary personnel by the individual treatment plan.

(b) Physical therapy staff shall meet the following requirements:

(1) The physical therapist, physical therapist assistant and physical therapist aide shall accomplish those tasks required by the individualized plan of care within the staffing requirements stated in Section 54423.

(2) The physical therapist shall act as a member of the assessment team in an evaluation of the patient's rehabilitation potential.

(c) Physical therapy equipment shall include but is not limited to:

(1) Parallel bars.

(2) Full-view mirror.

(3) Overhead pulley and weights.

(4) Set of training stairs.

(5) Treatment table enclosed for privacy.

(6) Availability of wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches and other ambulation aides.

(d) Adequate space shall be maintained for the necessary physical therapy equipment. Space can be used for other services during the day when physical therapy services are not being given.

(e) Physical therapy procedures may include:

(1) Therapeutic exercise.

(2) Neuromuscular reeducation.

(3) Rehabilitation services.

(4) Functional activities.

(5) Gait training.

(6) Orthotics training.

(7) Prosthesis training.

(8) Massage.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 54313

1. Amendment filed 9-19-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 38).

Note: Authority cited: Chapter 1066, Statutes of 1977. Reference: Chapter 1066, Statutes of 1977.

1. Amendment filed 9-19-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 38).