House Bill No. [insert number] amends the supervision requirements for physical therapist assistants in Louisiana. The bill modifies the language regarding the supervision of physical therapist assistants, changing the term from "physical therapist assistants" to "therapy supportive personnel" and increasing the maximum number of individuals a physical therapist can supervise from five to six. Additionally, the bill removes the previous requirement for documented conferences between physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, allowing for more flexibility in supervision.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that a supervising physical therapist must treat and reassess patients at least every twelfth treatment day or every thirty days, rather than every sixth treatment day as previously required. The bill also emphasizes that the supervising physical therapist is responsible for patient care and must be readily accessible through telecommunication. Overall, these changes aim to streamline the supervision process and enhance the efficiency of patient treatment in physical therapy settings.

Statutes affected:
HB159 Original: 37:2418(F)(1)
HB159 Engrossed: 37:2418(F)(1)
HB159 Enrolled: 37:2418(F)(1)