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How does a physical therapist know when patient care can be directed to a physical therapist assistant?

If the PTA is asking the PT for patients who have more challenging conditions, under what circumstances can that PT direct patients to the PTA?

What are the PTA-supervision requirements for specific types of clinics?

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