(1) Physical therapists shall refer persons under their care to authorized health care practitioners if they have reasonable cause to believe symptoms or conditions are present which require services beyond the scope of their practice or for which physical therapy is contraindicated.

Terms Used In Washington Code 18.74.015

  • Physical therapy: means the care and services provided by or under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist licensed by the state. See Washington Code 18.74.010
(2) A violation of this section is unprofessional conduct under this chapter and chapter 18.130 RCW.
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