Only square matrices can have a determinant. One of the original uses of a determinant of a matrix had to do with solving a system of linear equations. Once the determinant of a matrix had been calculated, that number could be used to help quickly compute the solution to a system of equations.
A physician assistant may perform medical services when under the supervision of a physician. Medical services which may be performed by a physician assistant include a referral to a physical therapist for treatment. In making such a referral, the physician assistant is acting as the agent of the physician.ew York State law restricts the practice of physical therapy to licensed physical therapists or certified physical therapist assistants. Individuals who are not licensed or certified may not provide physical therapy services.
1 Physical therapist assistants may help patients learn to use therapeutic equipment like crutches, for example, or help patients learn rehabilitative exercises, under the supervision of a physical therapist. 2  Physical therapist assistants typically work in hospitals on in the private offices of physical therapists.