New Mexico Statutes Chapter 61. Professional and Occupational Licenses § 61-12D-12 Supervision

A. A physical therapist is responsible for patient care given by assistive personnel under his supervision. A physical therapist may delegate to assistive personnel and supervise selected acts, tasks or procedures that fall within the scope of physical therapy practice but do not exceed the assistive personnel's education or training.

B. A physical therapist assistant shall function under the supervision of a physical therapist as prescribed by rules of the board.

C. Physical therapy aides and other assistive personnel shall perform patient care activities under on-site supervision of a physical therapist. “On-site supervision” means the supervising physical therapist shall: