OAR 848-040-0135
Standards For The Plan of Care

(1)

Prior to initiation of treatment, a physical therapy plan of care for the patient shall be determined by a physical therapist. As appropriate, a plan of care may include the IFSP, or, in a school setting, a plan of care may include the IEP for a student, or other designated plan of care.

(2)

Only a physical therapist may develop a plan of care. A physical therapist shall not delegate the development of the plan of care to a physical therapist assistant or to an aide.

(3)

A physical therapist shall identify appropriate treatment tasks to be delegated to a physical therapist assistant or aide.

(4)

Only a physical therapist may modify a plan of care. However, a physical therapist assistant may make recommendations to the physical therapist in regards to revision of the plan of care for a patient for whom the physical therapist assistant has been providing treatment.

(5)

A physical therapist shall make modifications to the plan of care any time there are significant changes in the patient’s condition or status that would affect the physical therapy goals.

Source: Rule 848-040-0135 — Standards For The Plan of Care, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=848-040-0135.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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