A physical therapist would NOT be allowed to initiate treatment based on which of the following?

In Ohio, physical therapists are required to adhere to specific protocols when it comes to initiating treatment. A prescription serves as an official authorization for treatment and must be signed by an appropriately licensed healthcare provider. The practice acts governing physical therapy specify that only certain licensed professionals, such as physicians or nurse practitioners under specified conditions, can provide valid orders for physical therapy services.

When considering the option involving a prescription signed by a physician assistant, it is important to recognize that in Ohio, while physician assistants are licensed to provide medical services and can collaborate with physicians, not all circumstances allow them to independently provide standing orders for physical therapy treatment. Therefore, a prescription from a physician assistant does not meet the legal requirements to initiate treatment, as it may fall outside the scope of their authority in this context.

On the other hand, verbal orders, phone orders, and faxed prescriptions can typically be valid forms of authorization as long as they are executed and documented according to facility protocols and state regulations. These forms of communication can be promptly verified and recorded, thus enabling the physical therapist to proceed with treatment based on them, provided they comply with the rules governing such orders.

Consequently, the prescription from a physician assistant is the one that does not allow the physical therapist to initiate treatment due