How many permittees can a supervising PT oversee at one time?

In Florida, the regulations stipulate that a supervising Physical Therapist (PT) can oversee only one permittee at a time. This limitation is in place to ensure that the supervising PT can provide adequate supervision, guidance, and mentorship to the permittee. Proper supervision is essential for the training and development of the permittee in performing patient care tasks and interventions safely and effectively.

The rationale behind this regulation is to maintain high standards of care and ensure patient safety by allowing the PT to focus fully on the permittee's work. When one-on-one supervision is enforced, it promotes a more thorough learning experience for the permittee, facilitating better communication and interaction between the supervising PT and the permittee.

This rule supports the principle that the supervising PT must be readily accessible to provide instructions and corrections, as necessary, to the permittee, thereby enhancing the quality of physical therapy services provided to patients.