Physical therapy assistants, certified occupational therapy assistants, and certified athletic trainers

Physical therapist assistants, certified occupational therapist assistants, and certified athletic trainers may be reimbursed when providing treatment under the direction and general supervision of the physical therapist or occupational therapist. Physical and occupational therapists are responsible for the assistants under their direction and supervision. Examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and outcomes are the sole responsibility of the physical therapist and occupational therapist. Physical therapist assistants, certified occupational therapist assistants, and certified athletic trainers are not allowed to perform functional capacity evaluations. Treatment by physical therapy aides or physical therapy technicians is neither recognized nor will be reimbursed.