(a) A physical therapist shall refer persons under the physical therapist’s care to appropriate health care practitioners, after consultation with the referring practitioner, if the physical therapist has reasonable cause to believe symptoms or conditions are present that require services beyond the scope of practice or when physical therapy treatment is contraindicated.

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 63-13-302

  • Physical therapy: means the care and services provided by or under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist who is licensed pursuant to this chapter. See Tennessee Code 63-13-103
(b) Physical therapists shall adhere to the recognized standards of ethics of the physical therapy profession and as further established by rule.
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