§ 25-27-1-2.5 — Evaluations and treatment without referral; exceptions; testing certification

Indiana § 25-27-1-2.5

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Title 25: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
• Art. 27: PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
• Ch. 1: Regulation of Physical Therapists

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5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a
physical therapist may evaluate and treat an individual during a period
not to exceed forty-two (42) calendar days beginning with the date of
the initiation of treatment without a referral from a provider described
in section 2(b) of this chapter. However, if the individual needs
additional treatment from the physical therapist after forty-two (42)
calendar days, the physical therapist shall obtain a referral from the
individual's provider, as described in section 2(b) of this chapter.
(b) A physical therapist may not perform spinal manipulation of the
spinal column or the vertebral column unless:
(1) the physical therapist is acting on the order or referral of a
physician, an osteopathic physician, or a chiropractor; and
(2) the referring physician, osteopathic physician, or chiropractor
has examined the patient before issuing the order or referral.
(c) A physical therapist who conducts testing using
electrophysiologic or electrodiagnostic testing must obtain and
maintain the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties Clinical
Electrophysiologic Specialist Certification.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.98-2013, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.160-2019, SEC.11.