Terms Used In Utah Code 58-24b-404

• General supervision: means supervision and oversight of a person by a licensed physical therapist when the licensed physical therapist is immediately available in person, by telephone, or by electronic communication to assist the person. See Utah Code 58-24b-102
• On-site supervision: means supervision and oversight of a person by a licensed physical therapist or a licensed physical therapist assistant when the licensed physical therapist or licensed physical therapist assistant is:

  (a)	continuously present at the facility where the person is providing services;

  (b)	immediately available to assist the person; and

  (c)

  regularly involved in the services being provided by the person. See Utah Code 58-24b-102 Physical therapy aide: means a person who: (a)  is trained, on-the-job, by a licensed physical therapist; and (b)  provides routine assistance to a licensed physical therapist or licensed physical therapist assistant, while the licensed physical therapist or licensed physical therapist assistant practices physical therapy, within the scope of the licensed physical therapist's or licensed physical therapist assistant's license. See Utah Code 58-24b-102      The division shall make rules that describe the circumstances under which general supervision or on-site supervision of a physical therapist assistant or a physical therapy aide is required. Enacted by Chapter 220, 2009 General Session   Previous section Next section    Part 4 Contents