The occupational therapy assistant works under the supervision of the occupational therapist. The amount, degree and pattern of supervision a practitioner requires varies depending on the employment setting, method of service provision, the practitioner’s competence and the demands of service. The occupational therapist is responsible for the evaluation of the client or patient. The treatment plan may be developed by the occupational therapist in collaboration with the occupational therapy assistant. Once the evaluation and treatment plans are established, the occupational therapy assistant may implement and modify various therapeutic interventions, as permitted by the Board under the supervision of the occupational therapist.

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ARTICLE 15
PHYSICAL THERAPY

SOURCE: This Article was added by P.L. 24-329:8 (Aug. 14, 1998).