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
Title 25. Professions and Occupations
Article 27. Physical Therapists
Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists
25-27-1-2. Unlawful Practices; Providing Mandated School Services
25-27-1-2.5. Evaluations and Treatment Without Referral; Exceptions; Testing Certification
25-27-1-3.1. Practice of Certain Occupations or Professions and First Aid Not Prohibited
25-27-1-3.5. Sharp Debridement Referral
25-27-1-4. Indiana Board of Physical Therapy
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
25-27-1-9. Foreign Applicants; License or Certificate by Endorsement; Fee
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