Sec. 1. For the purposes of this chapter: (1) “Physical therapy” means the care and services provided by or under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist that includes any of the following: (A) Examining, evaluating, and conduct testing (as defined in subdivision (16)) on patients with mechanical, physiological, or developmental impairments, functional limitations, […]
Formerly: Acts 1957, c.198, s.10; Acts 1971, P.L.379, SEC.9. As amended by Acts 1977, P.L.172, SEC.43; Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2545. Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.296.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.200. Amended by P.L.150-1986, SEC.12; P.L.149-1987, SEC.80. Repealed by P.L.152-1988, SEC.30.
Sec. 11. The fees collected under this chapter shall under no circumstances be refunded to the applicant. Formerly: Acts 1957, c.198, s.11. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.201; P.L.150-1986, SEC.13.
Sec. 12. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor. In addition the board may, in the name of the state, through the attorney general, apply in any court to enjoin any person from practicing physical therapy or acting as a physical therapist assistant, in violation of IC 25-27-1-2. Formerly: Acts 1957, […]
Sec. 13. (a) A physical therapist is responsible for managing all aspects of the physical therapy care of each patient. A physical therapist shall provide the following: (1) The initial evaluation, determination of a physical therapy diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of treatment intervention and documentation of each encounter with each patient. (2) Periodic reevaluation and […]
Sec. 14. (a) A physical therapist is responsible for accurate documentation and billing of the services the physical therapist provides. (b) A physical therapist assistant is responsible for accurate documentation and billing of the services the physical therapist assistant provides. As added by P.L.160-2019, SEC.26.
Sec. 15. A physical therapist shall communicate the overall physical therapy plan of care with the patient or the patient’s legally authorized representative. As added by P.L.160-2019, SEC.27.
Sec. 16. A physical therapist and physical therapist assistant shall comply with the standards of practice under IC 25-1-9. As added by P.L.160-2019, SEC.28.
Sec. 17. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), information relating to the physical therapist-patient relationship is confidential and may not be communicated to a third party who is not involved in the patient’s care without the written authorization of the patient. (b) The physical therapist-patient privilege does not extend to cases in which the […]
Sec. 18. Each physical therapist and physical therapist assistant shall: (1) conspicuously display a copy of the license or certificate in a location accessible to public view; (2) immediately produce a copy of the license or certificate upon request; or (3) notify a patient how the patient may verify the therapist’s license or certificate online. […]
Sec. 19. (a) The rules of the medical licensing board concerning physical therapy under this chapter adopted before July 1, 2019, are considered, after June 30, 2019, rules of the Indiana board of physical therapy. (b) Any duties, investigation, or disciplinary action taken or begun by the medical licensing board before July 1, 2019, is […]
Sec. 2. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter and IC 25-27-2, it is unlawful for a person or business entity to do the following: (1) Practice physical therapy without first obtaining from the board a license authorizing the person to practice physical therapy in this state. (2) Profess to be or promote an […]
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 […]
Formerly: Acts 1957, c.198, s.3. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.86. Repealed by P.L.150-1986, SEC.14.
Sec. 3.1. This chapter does not prohibit any of the following: (1) The practice of any occupation or profession for which a person is licensed, certified, or registered in Indiana by a state agency. The persons who are exempted by this subdivision include persons licensed, certified, or registered to practice osteopathic medicine, chiropractic, or podiatric […]
Sec. 3.3. The following persons are exempt from the licensure or certification requirements of this article: (1) A person in an entry level professional education program approved by the board who is satisfying supervised clinical education requirements related to the person’s physical therapist education while under onsite supervision of a physical therapist. (2) A physical […]
Sec. 3.5. A physical therapist may not perform sharp debridement unless the physical therapist is acting on the order or referral of a: (1) physician or osteopath licensed under IC 25-22.5; or (2) podiatrist licensed under IC 25-29. As added by P.L.98-2013, SEC.4.
Sec. 4. (a) There is created the Indiana board of physical therapy. Subject to IC 25-1-6.5-3, the board is comprised of the following: (1) Three (3) physical therapists. (2) One (1) physical therapist assistant. (3) One (1) member who is a resident of the state and who is not associated with physical therapy in any […]
Sec. 5. (a) The board shall do the following: (1) Pass upon the qualifications of physical therapists who apply for licensure and physical therapist assistants who apply for certification. (2) Provide all examinations either directly or by delegation under subsection (c); (3) Determine the applicants who successfully pass examinations. (4) License and certify qualified applicants. […]
