Bill > A07832

This bill modifies regulations for physical therapist assistants (PTAs) in New York by clarifying the supervisory requirements for licensed physical therapists overseeing PTAs. The bill specifies that supervision by a licensed physical therapist must be continuous but does not require the physical therapist to be physically present while services are being performed. Instead, the supervising physical therapist must be available for consultation with the PTA or patient within a reasonable timeframe, as determined by the commissioner's regulations. The bill maintains existing limitations on PTA duties, which prohibit PTAs from conducting evaluations, testing, interpreting, planning, or modifying a patient's care plan. The legislation also preserves the existing regulatory guideline that limits the number of PTAs supervised by a single licensed physical therapist to four, with an exception for hospital settings where adequate supervision can be maintained. The changes aim to provide more flexibility in supervision while ensuring patient safety and maintaining professional standards. The bill will take effect one year after becoming law.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7832