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.