§ 5-40-23. Ordering diagnostic imaging — Sunset.
(a) Physical therapists licensed pursuant to § 5-40-7 may order diagnostic imaging as defined in § 5-40-1 to be performed and interpreted by other licensed healthcare professionals.
(b) All diagnostic imaging tests ordered by a physical therapist shall be reported by the physical therapist to the patient’s designated primary care physician of record within seven (7) days following receipt of the results. This reporting shall not be required if the patient does not have a primary care physician.
(c) Managed healthcare plans shall provide a utilization report to the general assembly no later than September 1, 2022, and annually thereafter.
(d) Unless extended by the general assembly, physical therapists shall not be authorized to order diagnostic imaging as an authorized practice of physical therapy after December 31, 2023.
History of Section.P.L. 2021, ch. 207, § 2, effective July 7, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 327, § 2, effective July 9, 2021.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 5 - Businesses and Professions
Chapter 5-40 - Physical Therapists
Section 5-40-1. - Definitions.
Section 5-40-2. - Board of physical therapy — Creation — Composition.
Section 5-40-4. - Board of physical therapy — Organization and meetings.
Section 5-40-5. - Board of physical therapy — General powers.
Section 5-40-6. - Qualification of physical therapists.
Section 5-40-6.1. - Qualifications of physical therapist assistants.
Section 5-40-7. - Licensing of physical therapists.
Section 5-40-7.1. - Licensing of physical therapist assistants.
Section 5-40-8. - Application fee for physical therapists.
Section 5-40-8.1. - Application fee for physical therapist assistants.
Section 5-40-9. - Right of use of the title of physical therapist.
Section 5-40-10. - Continuing education requirements and expiration and renewal of licenses.
Section 5-40-11. - Register of physical therapists — Records — Issuance of licenses.
Section 5-40-13. - Grounds for discipline of licensees.
Section 5-40-14. - Procedure for discipline of physical therapist.
Section 5-40-15. - Grounds for discipline without a hearing.
Section 5-40-16. - Appeals from board, administrator, or director.
Section 5-40-17. - Penalties for violations.
Section 5-40-18. - Injunction of violations.
Section 5-40-19. - Applicability to osteopaths and chiropractors.
Section 5-40-20. - Enforcement of chapter.
Section 5-40-21. - Severability.
Section 5-40-22. - Construction of references.