Pennsylvania HB1251 amends the Physical Therapy Practice Act to clarify referral requirements for physical therapists.

HB1251 modifies the Physical Therapy Practice Act to specify that physical therapists can only treat patients through referrals from licensed physicians, physician assistants, or certified nurse practitioners. Exceptions are made for referrals from licensed dentists, podiatrists, or certified nurse midwives for conditions within their scope of practice. The bill ensures physical therapists do not practice outside their authorized scope.

Pennsylvania HB1251 amends the Physical Therapy Practice Act to clarify referral requirements for physical therapists.

HB1251 modifies the Physical Therapy Practice Act to specify that physical therapists can only treat patients through referrals from licensed physicians, physician assistants, or certified nurse practitioners. Exceptions are made for referrals from licensed dentists, podiatrists, or certified nurse midwives for conditions within their scope of practice. The bill ensures physical therapists do not practice outside their authorized scope.