Ohio Physical Therapy Jurisprudence Practice Exam

Who is responsible for the supervision of the physical therapy care rendered by the PTA?

1. Physical Therapy Assistant

2. Other licensed personnel

3. Supervising Physical Therapist

4. Unlicensed personnel

The correct answer is: Supervising Physical Therapist

The supervising physical therapist is responsible for overseeing and guiding the care provided by the physical therapy assistant (PTA). This includes making clinical decisions, providing instruction and direction, and ensuring the PTA is following the appropriate treatment plan. Option A is incorrect because while the PTA does provide physical therapy care, they do so under the supervision and direction of the physical therapist. Option B is incorrect because it does not specify who the other licensed personnel refers to, and it is not their sole responsibility to supervise the PTA. Option D is incorrect because unlicensed personnel are not qualified or authorized to supervise patient care.