A physical therapy aide may perform treatment-related and non-treatment-related tasks under the supervision of a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant.

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Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 38-2929

  • Non-treatment-related tasks: means clerical, housekeeping, facility maintenance, or patient transportation services related to the practice of physical therapy. See Nebraska Statutes 38-2911
  • Physical therapist: means a person licensed to practice physical therapy under the Physical Therapy Practice Act. See Nebraska Statutes 38-2912
  • Physical therapist assistant: means a person certified as a physical therapist assistant under the Physical Therapy Practice Act. See Nebraska Statutes 38-2913
  • Physical therapy aide: means a person who is trained under the direction of a physical therapist and who performs treatment-related and non-treatment-related tasks. See Nebraska Statutes 38-2915