N.J. Admin. Code § 13:39A-2.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 13:39A-2.4 - Delegation by a licensed physical therapist to unlicensed persons

(a) Licensed physical therapists may delegate the following to unlicensed persons:

1. Routine tasks relating to:

i. The cleanliness and maintenance of equipment and the physical plant; and

ii. The management of the business aspects of the practice, including scheduling appointments and filling out insurance forms; and

2. Such other assignments with respect to patient care as may be specifically made by the licensed physical therapist, including:

i. Transporting the patient;

ii. Positioning of the patient; and

iii. Assisting with the undressing and dressing of the patient.

(b) A licensed physical therapist shall not authorize or permit an unlicensed person to engage in the following activities:

1. Advise, teach, or instruct patients concerning their condition or disability;

2. Carry out testing or evaluation procedures;

3. Make any notations in documents regarding patient care or clinical treatment, which is not permitted by (a) above;

4. Place or remove electrodes of any kind on the skin;

5. Administer, apply, or remove any modalities;

6. Instruct, perform, oversee, or supervise therapeutic exercise(s) and/or therapeutic activity(s); and

7. Provide therapeutic massage.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:39A-2.4

Amended by 47 N.J.R. 3046(a), effective 12/7/2015