Rule 490-5-0.1-.01. Emergency Rule On Responsibility of Licensed Physical Therapist in Supervision and Direction of the Physical Therapist Assistant and Adequate Supervision Defined

(1)  This rule shall be in effect for the duration of the public health state of emergency regarding COVID-19 and no more than 30 days thereafter. 

(2)  A licensed physical therapist shall at all times be responsible for and provide adequate supervision to the physical therapist assistant (PTA) and PTA student as required in Rule 490- 5-.01 and 490-5-.02; and may meet, supervise and be readily available to the physical therapist assistant as required in person or via audio and video technology as appropriate.

Authority: O.C.G.A. §§ 43-33-3(6); 43-33-10(9).

History. Original Rule entitled "Emergency Rule On Responsibility of Licensed Physical Therapist in Supervision and Direction of the Physical Therapist Assistant and Adequate Supervision Defined" adopted. F. April 15, 2020; eff. April 21, 2020. Expired 08/01/2021.