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FL S0536
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/30/2013
Primary Sponsor
Health Policy
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AI Summary
- Authorizes physical therapists to implement treatment plans provided by advanced registered nurse practitioners licensed under s. 464.012, in addition to plans they develop themselves
- Requires physical therapists to refer patients to or consult with a practitioner of record if the patient's condition falls outside the scope of physical therapy
- Requires physical therapists to obtain a practitioner of record to review and sign treatment plans if therapy is needed beyond 21 days for conditions not previously assessed by a practitioner of record
- Maintains existing prohibitions on physical therapists performing roentgen rays, radium, surgical electricity, and specific chiropractic spinal manipulation
- Maintains existing restriction preventing physical therapists from implementing treatment plans for patients currently being treated in facilities licensed under chapter 395
- Effective date: July 1, 2013
Legislative Description
Physical Therapy
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 413 (Ch. 2013-197)
4/25/2013
Committee Referrals
Rules4/10/2013
Banking and Insurance3/11/2013
Health Policy2/6/2013
Full Bill Text
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