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NY A01204
Bill
Status
9/27/2024
Primary Sponsor
Kenneth Zebrowski
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AI Summary
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Adds definitions for "physical therapist assistant" and "occupational therapy assistant" as licensed professionals under education law and commissioner of education requirements
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Permits occupational therapy assistants to provide occupational therapy services under the direction and supervision of an authorized occupational therapist
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Permits physical therapy assistants to provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of an authorized physical therapist
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Requires physical therapists and occupational therapists to maintain records of patient condition, progress, and treatment instructions, which must also be maintained by the referring physician, physician assistant, podiatrist, or nurse practitioner
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Takes effect thirty days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Authorizes treatment of workers' compensation injuries by an occupational therapy assistant and a physical therapy assistant; directs certain records to be retained.
Last Action
signed chap.335
9/27/2024