In terms of supervision, a PTA requires what kind of oversight from a supervising PT or PTA?

A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) requires general supervision from a supervising Physical Therapist (PT). General supervision means that the PT is responsible for the patient’s care and must be available for consultation but is not required to be physically present at all times when the PTA is providing care. The PT must ensure that the PTA has the appropriate knowledge and skills to carry out specific treatment plans and should also be available to answer questions and provide guidance as needed.

This type of supervision allows PTAs to work independently within their scope of practice while still ensuring that the supervising PT maintains overall responsibility for patient care. This concept is particularly important in the context of physical therapy services, as it enables more efficient use of resources while maintaining high standards of patient safety and quality of care.