***** 333.17820b.added THIS ADDED SECTION IS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 22, 2028 *****

333.17820b.added Physical therapist assistant; authority to practice under licensure compact.

Sec. 17820b.

    (1) An individual who holds a compact privilege to work as a physical therapist assistant under the physical therapy licensure compact is authorized to engage in practice as a physical therapist assistant under this article under the supervision of a physical therapist.

    (2) For purposes of this article, including the obligations of an individual who is licensed as a physical therapist assistant, an individual who holds a compact privilege to work as a physical therapist assistant under the physical therapy licensure compact is considered a physical therapist assistant who is licensed under this part.