Direct Supervision - That the supervising PT or physician at all times shall be available and under all circumstances shall be absolutely responsible for the direction and the actions of the person supervised when services are performed by the PTA or holder of a temporary permit.

General Supervision - Supervision provided by a PT who is available by telecommunication.

Onsite Supervision - Supervision provided by a PT who is continuously onsite and present in the department or facility where services are provided. The supervising PT must be immediately available to the person being supervised and maintain continued involvement in the necessary aspects of patient care.

Physical Therapist's Assistant - A person who is registered by the committee to assist in the practice of physical therapy under the direct supervision of a licensed PT or under the direct supervision of a physician by performing those assigned physical therapy procedures.

Physical Therapy Aide - Support personnel who perform designated tasks related to the operation of physical therapy services.

Tasks - Activities that do not require the clinical decision making of a PT or the clinical problem solving of a PTA.

Reference

IC 25-27-1-1

842 IAC 1-1-1