WA SB6152

Physical therapists and occupational therapists are added to the list of licensed professionals who can serve as "attending providers" for workers' compensation claims in Washington State

Employers must report workplace accidents to the Department of Labor and Industries when injured workers receive treatment from an occupational therapist or physical therapist, in addition to the other previously authorized provider types

Workers filing compensation claims may submit certificates from occupational therapists or physical therapists who treated them, and these providers must inform injured workers of their rights and assist with applications at no charge

Injured workers may choose to receive medical and surgical services from occupational therapists or physical therapists within their scope of practice, if the provider is in the health care provider network

Sections 2, 4, and 6 expire June 30, 2027, while replacement Sections 3, 5, and 7 take effect June 30, 2027 to align with separate legislation updating nurse practitioner terminology