Texas HB4727 allows physical therapists to treat patients without a referral under certain conditions.

HB4727 amends the Texas Occupations Code to allow physical therapists to treat patients for injuries or conditions without a referral if they meet specific criteria. These include being licensed for at least one year, having professional liability insurance, and either holding a doctoral degree in physical therapy from an accredited program or completing 30 hours of continuing competence activities in differential diagnosis. The bill also allows physical therapists to provide emergency medical care in emergency circumstances without a referral.

Texas HB4727 allows physical therapists to treat patients without a referral under certain conditions.

HB4727 amends the Texas Occupations Code to allow physical therapists to treat patients for injuries or conditions without a referral if they meet specific criteria. These include being licensed for at least one year, having professional liability insurance, and either holding a doctoral degree in physical therapy from an accredited program or completing 30 hours of continuing competence activities in differential diagnosis. The bill also allows physical therapists to provide emergency medical care in emergency circumstances without a referral.