SB448 Alabama 2012 Session

Under existing law, physical therapy may only be practiced pursuant to the referral of a licensed physician or dentist

This bill would remove the requirement that a licensed physical therapist practice his or her trade only upon the referral of a licensed physician or dentist

This bill would provide further for the qualifications of an applicant for licensure as a physical therapist

This bill would also provide for the responsibilities of a physical therapist who evaluates and treats a patient without a referral

To amend Sections 34-24-191, 34-24-211, and 34-24-217, Code of Alabama 1975, to remove the requirement that a licensed physical therapist practice his or her trade only upon the referral of a licensed physician or dentist; to provide further for the qualifications of an applicant for licensure; and to provide for the responsibilities of a physical therapist who evaluates and treats a patient without a referral.