Bill > HB1251

This bill modifies the Physical Therapy Practice Act by expanding the list of healthcare professionals who can make referrals to physical therapists. Currently, physical therapists can only treat patients based on referrals from physicians, physician assistants, and certified registered nurse practitioners. The bill adds certified nurse midwives to this list of authorized referral sources, specifically for conditions within the scope of midwifery practice. The bill also updates language to clarify that referrals can come from licensed professionals in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the District of Columbia, other states, or U.S. territories. The modification ensures that physical therapists remain restricted to practicing only within the scope of physical therapy as defined by the act, and the changes will take effect 60 days after the bill's passage. This update broadens the potential referral sources for physical therapists while maintaining professional practice guidelines.

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