Indiana Code
Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists
25-27-1-2.5. Evaluations and Treatment Without Referral; Exceptions; Testing Certification

Sec. 2.5. (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.
As added by P.L.98-2013, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.160-2019, SEC.11.

Structure Indiana Code

Indiana Code

Title 25. Professions and Occupations

Article 27. Physical Therapists

Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists

25-27-1-1. Definitions

25-27-1-2. Unlawful Practices; Providing Mandated School Services

25-27-1-2.5. Evaluations and Treatment Without Referral; Exceptions; Testing Certification

25-27-1-3. Repealed

25-27-1-3.1. Practice of Certain Occupations or Professions and First Aid Not Prohibited

25-27-1-3.3. Exempt Persons

25-27-1-3.5. Sharp Debridement Referral

25-27-1-4. Indiana Board of Physical Therapy

25-27-1-5. Determination of Qualifications; Administration of Examinations; Standards for Competent Practice

25-27-1-6. Evidence of Qualification

25-27-1-6.1. Requirements for Physical Therapist License

25-27-1-6.2. Requirements for Physical Therapist Educated Outside of the United States

25-27-1-6.3. Requirements for Physical Therapist Assistant Certificate

25-27-1-6.4. Requirements for Physical Therapist Assistant Educated Outside of the United States

25-27-1-7. Examination; Reexamination; Examination Security

25-27-1-8. Issuance of License; Renewal; Reinstatement; Temporary Nonrenewable Permit; Retirement From Practice

25-27-1-9. Foreign Applicants; License or Certificate by Endorsement; Fee

25-27-1-10. Repealed

25-27-1-10.1. Repealed

25-27-1-11. Refund of Fees

25-27-1-12. Violation of Chapter; Penalties

25-27-1-13. Physical Therapist Duties; Supervision

25-27-1-14. Documentation and Billing

25-27-1-15. Physical Therapy Plan of Care

25-27-1-16. Standards of Practice

25-27-1-17. Confidentiality; Exceptions

25-27-1-18. License and Certificate Display and Verification

25-27-1-19. Transfer of Rules, Duties, and Records