Idaho § 54-2216 - Lawful practice of physical therapy
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 54-2216 — Lawful practice of physical therapy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 54-2216. Lawful practice of physical therapy
(1) A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant duly licensed in accordance with this chapter is authorized to practice physical therapy as defined in this chapter.
(2) A physical therapist shall refer persons under his or her care to appropriate health care practitioners including, but not limited to, licensed medical physicians, osteopathic physicians, podiatrists, dentists or chiropractic physicians, if the physical therapist has reasonable cause to believe symptoms or conditions are present that require services beyond the scope of practice of physical therapy or when the physical therapist has reasonable cause to believe that physical therapy is contraindicated.
(3) Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants shall adhere to the standards of ethics of the physical therapy profession as set forth in the administrative rules adopted by the board.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 54-2216 ("Lawful practice of physical therapy") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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