54-2216. LAWFUL PRACTICE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY. (1) A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant duly licensed in accordance with this chapter is authorized to practice physical therapy as defined in this chapter.
(2) A physical therapist shall refer persons under his or her care to appropriate health care practitioners including, but not limited to, licensed medical physicians, osteopathic physicians, podiatrists, dentists or chiropractic physicians, if the physical therapist has reasonable cause to believe symptoms or conditions are present that require services beyond the scope of practice of physical therapy or when the physical therapist has reasonable cause to believe that physical therapy is contraindicated.
(3) Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants shall adhere to the standards of ethics of the physical therapy profession as set forth in the administrative rules adopted by the board.
History:
[(54-2216) 54-2215, added 2001, ch. 197, sec. 2, p. 671; am. and redesig. 2006, ch. 116, sec. 13, p. 322.]
Structure Idaho Code
Title 54 - PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES
Chapter 22 - PRACTICE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
Section 54-2201 - SHORT TITLE.
Section 54-2202 - DECLARATION OF POLICY.
Section 54-2203 - DEFINITIONS.
Section 54-2205 - PHYSICAL THERAPY LICENSURE BOARD.
Section 54-2206 - POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD.
Section 54-2207 - APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE AND FEES.
Section 54-2208 - DENIAL OF APPLICATION.
Section 54-2209 - EXAMINATIONS.
Section 54-2210 - QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE.
Section 54-2211 - QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT.
Section 54-2212 - QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE OF FOREIGN-EDUCATED PHYSICAL THERAPISTS.
Section 54-2213 - ADDITIONAL EXEMPTIONS.
Section 54-2215 - RENEWAL AND REINSTATEMENT OF LICENSE.
Section 54-2216 - LAWFUL PRACTICE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY.
Section 54-2217 - USE OF TITLES AND RESTRICTIONS.
Section 54-2218 - SUPERVISION OF PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS AND SUPPORTIVE PERSONNEL.
Section 54-2219 - GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION.
Section 54-2220 - DISCIPLINE ACTIONS AND PROCEDURES.
Section 54-2221 - DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS — PENALTIES.
Section 54-2222 - JUDICIAL REVIEW.
Section 54-2223 - UNLAWFUL PRACTICE — FINES AND PENALTIES.