Section 172-137-009 - USE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDESA physical therapy aide trained under the direction of a physical therapist may perform non-treatment and treatment related tasks under the supervision of a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant as specified below.
009.01NON-TREATMENT RELATED TASKS - GENERAL SUPERVISION. Under the general supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant, a physical therapy aide may perform non-treatment related tasks under general supervision including clerical, housekeeping, facility maintenance or patient transportation services related to the practice of physical therapy such as: (A) Transporting patients;(B) Assisting a patient in preparation for treatment;(C) Removing and applying assistive and supportive devices; and(D) Other non-treatment related tasks.009.02TREATMENT RELATED TASKS - DIRECT SUPERVISION. Under the direct supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant, a physical therapy aide may assist the physical therapist or physical therapist assistant with treatment related tasks. An aide may perform treatment related tasks when treatment is initiated by a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant and only under direct supervision. A physical therapy aide: (A) Must not solely provide an intervention;(B) Must receive training from a physical therapist for all treatment related tasks that the aide will perform;(C) Must receive supervision, orders, and directions only from a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant; and(D) Must be knowledgeable of the preparation of equipment and accessories and all other operational activities relevant to equipment and accessories necessary for treatment.172 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 137, § 009
Amended effective 6/20/2020