Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 46 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR HOME HEALTH AGENCIES › Subchapter 39 - PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICE › Rule 15-16-1-46.39.2 - Duties of the Physical Therapist

Current through June 25, 2024
The duties of the physical therapist shall include, but
						not be limited to the following:
1.
					 Assisting the physician, podiatrist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant,
					 or clinical nurse specialist, in the functional evaluation of the patient and
					 development of the individual plan of treatment;
2. Developing and implementing a physical
					 therapy component of the patient care plan;
3. Rendering treatments to relieve pain,
					 develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance; directing and
					 aiding the patient in active and passive exercise, muscle reeducation, and
					 engaging in functional training activities in daily living;
4. Observing and reporting to the responsible
					 physician, podiatrist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or clinical
					 nurse specialist, the patient's reactions to treatments and any changes in the
					 patient's conditions;
5.
					 Instructing the patient and family on the patient's total physical therapy
					 program and in which they may work with the patient;
6. Instructing the patient and family on the
					 patient's total physical therapy program and in the care and use of appliances,
					 prosthetic and other orthopedic devices;
7. Preparing clinical notes, progress notes,
					 and discharge summaries;
8.
					 Participating in agency in-service training programs;
9. Acting as a consultant to other agency
					 personnel;
10. Developing written
					 policies and procedures for the physical therapy services of the home health
					 agency;
11. Make the initial visit
					 for evaluation of the patient and establishment of a plan of care;
12. The supervising physical therapist must
					 have a case conference with the physical therapy assistant to discuss the
					 evaluation, review the established plan of care, and provide the physical
					 therapy assistant with instructions needed for the safe and effective treatment
					 of the patient before the physical therapy assistant begins providing services
					 to the patient;
13. The supervising
					 physical therapist must visit and personally render treatment and reassess each
					 patient who is provided services by the physical therapist assistant no later
					 than every sixth treatment day or thirtieth calendar day, whichever occurs
					 first. It is not a requirement for the physical therapist assistant to be
					 present at this visit; however, it does not preclude the physical therapist
					 assistant from being present. In addition, the supervising physical therapist
					 must be accessible by telecommunications to the physical therapist assistant,
					 at all times, while the physical therapist assistant is treating
					 patients.
14. Make the final visit
					 to terminate the plan of care; and
15. Provide supervision for no more than four
					 (4) physical therapy assistants.
Miss.
						Code Ann. §
												41-71-13