Rule 15-16-1-46.39.2 - Duties of the Physical Therapist The duties of the physical therapist shall include, but not be limited to the following:
1. Assisting the physician, podiatrist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or clinical nurse specialist, in the functional evaluation of the patient and development of the individual plan of treatment;2. Developing and implementing a physical therapy component of the patient care plan;3. Rendering treatments to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance; directing and aiding the patient in active and passive exercise, muscle reeducation, and engaging in functional training activities in daily living;4. Observing and reporting to the responsible physician, podiatrist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or clinical nurse specialist, the patient's reactions to treatments and any changes in the patient's conditions;5. Instructing the patient and family on the patient's total physical therapy program and in which they may work with the patient;6. Instructing the patient and family on the patient's total physical therapy program and in the care and use of appliances, prosthetic and other orthopedic devices;7. Preparing clinical notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries;8. Participating in agency in-service training programs;9. Acting as a consultant to other agency personnel;10. Developing written policies and procedures for the physical therapy services of the home health agency;11. Make the initial visit for evaluation of the patient and establishment of a plan of care;12. The supervising physical therapist must have a case conference with the physical therapy assistant to discuss the evaluation, review the established plan of care, and provide the physical therapy assistant with instructions needed for the safe and effective treatment of the patient before the physical therapy assistant begins providing services to the patient;13. The supervising physical therapist must visit and personally render treatment and reassess each patient who is provided services by the physical therapist assistant no later than every sixth treatment day or thirtieth calendar day, whichever occurs first. It is not a requirement for the physical therapist assistant to be present at this visit; however, it does not preclude the physical therapist assistant from being present. In addition, the supervising physical therapist must be accessible by telecommunications to the physical therapist assistant, at all times, while the physical therapist assistant is treating patients.14. Make the final visit to terminate the plan of care; and15. Provide supervision for no more than four (4) physical therapy assistants.15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-46.39.2
Miss. Code Ann. § 41-71-13