What defines a Satellite Office in the context of physical therapy?

A Satellite Office in the context of physical therapy is defined as a practice site that operates without the direct, on-site presence of a physical therapist. This type of office may be used to provide certain services or administrative functions while allowing for the physical therapist to be at a different location or to cover multiple sites. Having a physical therapist not present at all times enables better resource allocation and flexibility in service delivery, ensuring that patients can still access many essential services even in the absence of the therapist.

The other provided options describe different types of facilities or functions that do not align with the formal definition of a Satellite Office in physical therapy. For instance, a facility focused solely on research, an administrative office for scheduling appointments, and a hub for education have distinct purposes and do not represent the operational model of a Satellite Office where patient care is facilitated albeit without a physical therapist on site.