7. Can anyone who is not a PT or PTA, such as a physician or an OT, supervise physical therapy treatment by a PTA or aide?

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No. Regardless of the setting, if a patient is receiving physical therapy services, only licensed physical therapy personnel may supervise the treatment of the patient. See the Board rules, §322.3(c)