South Dakota Codified Laws 36-10-35.7. Approved tasks for physical therapist assistant–Exclusions
A physical therapist assistant may perform, under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist, selected physical therapy procedures and related tasks. The following physical therapy services, however, shall only be performed by a physical therapist:
(1) Interpretation of referrals;
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 36-10-35.7
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(2) Initial evaluation, including problem identification;
(3) Development of a plan of care which is based on the initial evaluation and which includes the physical therapy treatment goals;
(4) Interpretation of tests and measurements;
(5) Joint assessment and mobilization;
(6) Determination of the appropriate portions of the program to be delegated;
(7) Delegation and instruction of the services to be rendered by the physical therapist assistant including specific treatment program, precautions, special problems, or contraindicated procedures;
(8) Timely review of treatment documentation and reevaluation of the patient, treatment goals, and revision of the plan of care when indicated;
(9) Development of a patient’s home program and discharge evaluation, and termination of care, or both; and
(10) Accountability for documentation of physical therapy treatment and dissemination of written and oral reports.
Source: SL 1996, ch 231, § 10.