Can physical therapy be done by someone other than a licensed physical therapist? For example, can physical therapy be performed by a medical doctor or a physician assistant?
If the MD or PA is not a licensed physical therapist, he/she cannot perform physical therapy. However, licensed practitioners may provide services usually rendered by physical therapists if the service is within their scope of training. Contact the appropriate Board of Registration to determine if the provider is trained to perform a specific service.
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