The bill amends Section 37-11-105 of the Montana Code Annotated to revise the supervision requirements for physical therapist assistants. Specifically, it changes the frequency of required visits by a licensed physical therapist when supervising a physical therapy assistant. The new requirement stipulates that the licensed physical therapist must make an onsite visit or a telehealth visit to the client at least once for every eight visits made by the assistant or once every 30 days, whichever occurs first. This replaces the previous requirement of one visit for every six visits or once every two weeks.

Additionally, the bill maintains existing regulations regarding the supervision of physical therapy aides and students, ensuring that licensed physical therapists and assistants provide appropriate oversight. The amendments aim to provide more flexibility in the supervision process while still ensuring patient care standards are met.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 37-11-105
HB0454_1(1): 37-11-105
HB0454_1: 37-11-105