Questions and Answers
Which level of supervision requires the physical therapist to be physically present?
General supervision requires the physical therapist to be physically present on-site.
False
What is the primary responsibility of a physical therapist under Direct Personal Supervision?
Maintain responsibility for patient and client management.
In Direct Supervision, the supervising therapist must have _____ contact with the patient on each date of service.
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Match the supervision type with its description:
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Which option does NOT represent a level of supervision supported by the American Physical Therapy Association?
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Direct supervision allows supervision via telecommunication.
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What factors may lead a physical therapist to apply a higher level of supervision?
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The supervising physical therapist must assess the ability of the physical therapist assistant to provide services on a _____ basis.
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What must a physical therapist assistant do while providing services under General Supervision?
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Study Notes
Levels of Supervision in Physical Therapy
- American Physical Therapy Association defines minimum supervision levels for safe practice.
- Supervision levels may vary based on jurisdictional laws, patient factors, and personnel skills.
General Supervision
- Applies to physical therapist assistants (PTAs).
- Physical therapist (PT) is not required to be on-site but must be reachable via telecommunication.
- PT must continuously assess PTA's ability to provide services.
Direct Supervision
- Applicable for student physical therapists and student physical therapist assistants.
- PT or PTA must be physically present and immediately available for supervision.
- Requires direct contact with the patient on each service date.
- Telecommunication does not fulfill direct supervision requirements.
Direct Personal Supervision
- Relates to supervision of physical therapy aides.
- PT or, where permissible, PTA must be physically present and readily available.
- PT maintains responsibility for all patient and client management tasks at all times.
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Description
Explore the various levels of supervision required in physical therapy according to the American Physical Therapy Association. Understand the differences between general, direct, and direct personal supervision, and how these levels affect practice and patient care.
