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IN Code § 25-27-1-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 27. Physical Therapists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists|25-27-1-5. Determination of Qualifications; Administration of Examinations; Standards for Competent Practice

Sec. 5. (a) The board shall do the following:(1) Pass upon the qualifications of physical therapists who apply for licensure and physical therapist assistants who apply for certification.(2) Provide all examinations either directly or by delegation under subsection (c);(3) Determine the applicants who successfully pass examinations.(4) License and certify qualified applicants.(5) Adopt rules concerning the competent practice of physical therapy to the board.(b) The board shall adopt rules establishing standards for the competent practice of physical therapy.(c) The board may approve and utilize the services of a testing company or agent to prepare, conduct, and score examinations.(d) The board shall adopt rules concerning a continuing competency requirement for the renewal of a:(1) license for a physical therapist; and(2) certificate for a physical therapist assistant.Formerly: Acts 1957, c.198, s.5; Acts 1971, P.L.379, SEC.4. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.196; P.L.150-1986, SEC.7; P.L.259-1987, SEC.3; P.L.197-2011, SEC.116; P.L.160-2019, SEC.15.
IN Code § 25-27-1-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 27. Physical Therapists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists|25-27-1-6. Evidence of Qualification

Sec. 6. (a) Each applicant for a license as a physical therapist or certification as a physical therapist assistant must present satisfactory evidence that the applicant:(1) does not have a conviction for a crime that has a direct bearing on the applicant's ability to practice competently; and(2) has not been the subject of a disciplinary action initiated by the licensing agency of another state or jurisdiction on the grounds that the applicant was unable to practice as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant without endangering the public.(b) An applicant may appeal the board's decision to deny licensure or certification to the board within fifteen (15) days after the applicant receives notification of the board's decision. Upon receiving an appeal under this subsection, the board shall set the matter for an administrative hearing under IC 4-21.5.Formerly: Acts 1957, c.198, s.6; Acts 1971, P.L.379, SEC.5. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.197; Acts 1982, P.L.113, SEC.66; P.L.150-1986, SEC.8; P.L.149-1987, SEC.78; P.L.152-1988, SEC.23; P.L.33-1993, SEC.48; P.L.160-2019, SEC.16.
IN Code § 25-27-1-6.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 27. Physical Therapists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists|25-27-1-6.1. Requirements for Physical Therapist License

Sec. 6.1. An applicant for a license as a physical therapist must do the following:(1) Complete the application process, including payment of fees.(2) Submit proof of graduation from a professional physical therapist education program accredited by a national accreditation agency approved by the board.(3) Pass an examination approved by the board.(4) Submit to a national criminal history background check under IC 25-1-1.1-4.(5) Meet any other requirements established by board rule.As added by P.L.160-2019, SEC.17.
IN Code § 25-27-1-6.2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 27. Physical Therapists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists|25-27-1-6.2. Requirements for Physical Therapist Educated Outside of the United States

Sec. 6.2. An applicant for a license as a physical therapist who has been educated outside the United States must do the following:(1) Complete the application process, including payment of fees.(2) Provide satisfactory evidence that the applicant's education is substantially equivalent to the education of physical therapists educated in an accredited entry level program as determined by the board by any of the following:(A) Providing evidence of graduation outside the United States from a professional education program accredited by the same accrediting agency that the board approves for programs within the United States.(B) Do the following:(i) Provide evidence of graduation from a physical therapist education program that prepares the applicant to engage in physical therapy without restriction.(ii) Provide evidence that the applicant's school is recognized by its own ministry of education.(iii) Undergo a credentials evaluation as directed by the board to determine if the candidate meets uniform criteria for educational requirements established by rule.(3) Complete any additional education required by the board.(4) Pass a board approved English proficiency examination if the applicant's native language is not English.(5) Pass an examination approved by the board.(6) Submit to a national criminal history background check under IC 25-1-1.1-4.(7) Complete supervised clinical practice with a restricted license if required by rule.(8) Meet any other requirements established by board rule.As added by P.L.160-2019, SEC.18.
IN Code § 25-27-1-6.3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 27. Physical Therapists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists|25-27-1-6.3. Requirements for Physical Therapist Assistant Certificate

Sec. 6.3. An applicant for a certificate as a physical therapist assistant must do the following:(1) Complete the application process, including payment of fees.(2) Submit proof of graduation from a professional physical therapist assistant education program accredited by a national accreditation agency approved by the board.(3) Pass an examination approved by the board.(4) Submit to a national criminal history background check under IC 25-1-1.1-4.(5) Meet any other requirements established by rule.As added by P.L.160-2019, SEC.19.
IN Code § 25-27-1-6.4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 27. Physical Therapists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists|25-27-1-6.4. Requirements for Physical Therapist Assistant Educated Outside of the United States

Sec. 6.4. An applicant for a certificate as a physical therapist assistant who has been educated outside the United States must do the following:(1) Complete the application process, including payment of fees.(2) Provide satisfactory evidence that the applicant's education is substantially equivalent to the education of a physical therapist assistant educated in an accredited entry level program as determined by the board by any of the following:(A) Provide evidence of graduation outside the United States from a professional education program accredited by the same accrediting agency that the board approves for programs within the United States.(B) Do the following:(i) Provide evidence of graduation from a physical therapist assistant education program that prepares the applicant to engage as a physical therapist assistant without restriction.(ii) Provide evidence that the applicant's school is recognized by its own ministry of education.(iii) Undergo a credentials evaluation as directed by the board to determine if the candidate meets uniform criteria for educational requirements established by rule.(3) Complete any additional education required by the board.(4) Pass a board approved English proficiency examination if the applicant's native language is not English.(5) Pass an examination approved by the board.(6) Submit to a national criminal history background check under IC 25-1-1.1-4.(7) Complete supervised clinical practice with a restricted license if required by rule.(8) Meet any other requirements established by rule.As added by P.L.160-2019, SEC.20.
IN Code § 25-27-1-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 27. Physical Therapists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists|25-27-1-7. Examination; Reexamination; Examination Security

Sec. 7. (a) To be eligible to sit for the examination, an applicant must meet:(1) the qualifying standards of any testing company or national organization employed to administer the examination; and(2) requirements adopted by rule.(b) The board shall provide for examinations within Indiana for the licensure of physical therapists and the certification of physical therapist assistants. The board may employ a testing company or a national organization to administer the examination.(c) The physical therapist examination must test the applicant's entry level competence related to physical therapy theory, examination and evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment intervention, prevention, and consultation.(d) The physical therapist assistant examination must test the applicant's requisite knowledge and skills in the technical application of physical therapy services.(e) An applicant for a license to practice physical therapy or for a certificate to act as a physical therapist assistant may take the respective examination not more than six (6) times.(f) An applicant for licensure or certification must agree to abide by any security and copyright provisions related to the examination. If the board determines that an applicant has violated the agreement or engaged in or attempted to engage in any other conduct that subverts or undermines the integrity of the examination process or validity of examination results, the board may disqualify the applicant from taking or retaking the examination. The disqualification by the board may be permanent or for a specified period of time. A determination by the board may be appealed under IC 4-21.5.(g) The board shall report any violation of security and copyright related to the examination or subversion or attempts to subvert the national examination to the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy.Formerly: Acts 1957, c.198, s.7; Acts 1971, P.L.379, SEC.6. As amended by P.L.136-1984, SEC.1; P.L.150-1986, SEC.9; P.L.173-1996, SEC.14; P.L.160-2019, SEC.21.
IN Code § 25-27-1-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 27. Physical Therapists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists|25-27-1-9. Foreign Applicants; License or Certificate by Endorsement; Fee

Sec. 9. (a) The board may register and furnish a license to or certify by endorsement any applicant who presents evidence satisfactory to the board of being duly licensed to practice physical therapy or to act as a physical therapist assistant in another state if the applicant is otherwise qualified as required in section 6 of this chapter. However, the board shall register and furnish a license or certificate by endorsement to any applicant who is licensed to practice physical therapy or to act as a physical therapist assistant in another state if:(1) the applicant is otherwise qualified as required under sections 6(a) and 6.1 of this chapter; and(2) the applicant has successfully passed a licensure examination in another state equal to or exceeding the examination standards of Indiana.At the time of making an application, the applicant shall pay a fee determined by the board.(b) The board may license as a physical therapist or certify as a physical therapist assistant any person who has graduated as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant, whichever is appropriate, in a foreign country from an educational program approved by the board if the applicant presents satisfactory evidence to the board that the applicant:(1) does not have a conviction for:(A) an act that would constitute a ground for disciplinary sanction under IC 25-1-9; or(B) a crime that has a direct bearing on the applicant's ability to practice competently; and(2) has not been the subject of a disciplinary action initiated by the licensing agency of another state or jurisdiction on the grounds that the applicant was unable to practice as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant without endangering the public;and that the applicant has successfully passed the physical therapy licensure or physical therapist assistant certification examination provided for by this chapter. However, the board, in evaluating an educational program under this subsection shall approve at least three (3) credential evaluating agencies acceptable to the board for the purpose of evaluating educational programs.(c) At the time of making an application under subsection (b), the applicant shall pay a fee determined by the board.Formerly: Acts 1957, c.198, s.9; Acts 1971, P.L.379, SEC.8. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.199; Acts 1982, P.L.113, SEC.67; P.L.136-1984, SEC.3; P.L.150-1986, SEC.11; P.L.259-1987, SEC.4; P.L.152-1988, SEC.24; P.L.96-1990, SEC.15; P.L.2-1995, SEC.97; P.L.244-1995, SEC.2; P.L.160-2019, SEC.23.
IN Code § 25-27-1-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 27. Physical Therapists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists|25-27-1-11. Refund of Fees

Sec. 11. The fees collected under this chapter shall under no circumstances be refunded to the applicant.Formerly: Acts 1957, c.198, s.11. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.201; P.L.150-1986, SEC.13.
IN Code § 25-27-1-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 27. Physical Therapists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists|25-27-1-12. Violation of Chapter; Penalties

Sec. 12. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor. In addition the board may, in the name of the state, through the attorney general, apply in any court to enjoin any person from practicing physical therapy or acting as a physical therapist assistant, in violation of IC 25-27-1-2.Formerly: Acts 1957, c.198, s.12; Acts 1971, P.L.379, SEC.10. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2546; P.L.160-2019, SEC.24.
IN Code § 25-27-1-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 27. Physical Therapists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists|25-27-1-13. Physical Therapist Duties; Supervision

Sec. 13. (a) A physical therapist is responsible for managing all aspects of the physical therapy care of each patient. A physical therapist shall provide the following:(1) The initial evaluation, determination of a physical therapy diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of treatment intervention and documentation of each encounter with each patient.(2) Periodic reevaluation and documentation of each patient.(3) The documented discharge of the patient, including the patient's response to treatment intervention at the time of discharge.(b) A physical therapist shall assure the qualifications of all physical therapist assistants and physical therapy aides under the physical therapist's direction and supervision.(c) For each patient on each date of service, a physical therapist shall:(1) provide all of the treatment intervention that requires the education, skills, and knowledge of a physical therapist; and(2) determine the use of physical therapist assistants to ensure that the delivery of care is safe, effective, and efficient.(d) A physical therapist assistant shall work under a physical therapist's supervision. A physical therapist assistant shall document the care that the physical therapist assistant provides.(e) A physical therapist may use physical therapy aides for designated tasks. A physical therapy aide shall work under the direct supervision of a physical therapist. Tasks related to patient services must be assigned to a physical therapy aide by a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.As added by P.L.160-2019, SEC.25.
IN Code § 25-27-1-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 27. Physical Therapists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists|25-27-1-14. Documentation and Billing

Sec. 14. (a) A physical therapist is responsible for accurate documentation and billing of the services the physical therapist provides.(b) A physical therapist assistant is responsible for accurate documentation and billing of the services the physical therapist assistant provides.As added by P.L.160-2019, SEC.26.
IN Code § 25-27-1-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 27. Physical Therapists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists|25-27-1-15. Physical Therapy Plan of Care

Sec. 15. A physical therapist shall communicate the overall physical therapy plan of care with the patient or the patient's legally authorized representative.As added by P.L.160-2019, SEC.27.
IN Code § 25-27-1-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 27. Physical Therapists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists|25-27-1-16. Standards of Practice

Sec. 16. A physical therapist and physical therapist assistant shall comply with the standards of practice under IC 25-1-9.As added by P.L.160-2019, SEC.28.
IN Code § 25-27-1-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 27. Physical Therapists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists|25-27-1-17. Confidentiality; Exceptions

Sec. 17. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), information relating to the physical therapist-patient relationship is confidential and may not be communicated to a third party who is not involved in the patient's care without the written authorization of the patient.(b) The physical therapist-patient privilege does not extend to cases in which the physical therapist or physical therapy assistant has a duty to report information as required by law.As added by P.L.160-2019, SEC.29.
IN Code § 25-27-1-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 27. Physical Therapists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists|25-27-1-18. License and Certificate Display and Verification

Sec. 18. Each physical therapist and physical therapist assistant shall:(1) conspicuously display a copy of the license or certificate in a location accessible to public view;(2) immediately produce a copy of the license or certificate upon request; or(3) notify a patient how the patient may verify the therapist's license or certificate online.As added by P.L.160-2019, SEC.30.
IN Code § 25-27-1-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 27. Physical Therapists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists|25-27-1-19. Transfer of Rules, Duties, and Records

Sec. 19. (a) The rules of the medical licensing board concerning physical therapy under this chapter adopted before July 1, 2019, are considered, after June 30, 2019, rules of the Indiana board of physical therapy.(b) Any duties, investigation, or disciplinary action taken or begun by the medical licensing board before July 1, 2019, is considered, after June 30, 2019, a duty, investigation, or disciplinary action of the board.(c) Any records of the medical licensing board concerning physical therapy under this chapter are transferred to the board.(d) This section expires July 1, 2025.As added by P.L.160-2019, SEC.31.
IN Code § 25-27-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 27. Physical Therapists|Chapter 2. Physical Therapy Licensure Compact|25-27-2-1. Purpose and Objectives

Effective 1-1-2022.Sec. 1. PURPOSEThe purpose of this Compact is to facilitate interstate practice of physical therapy with the goal of improving public access to physical therapy services. The practice of physical therapy occurs in the state where the patient or client is located at the time of the patient or client encounter. The Compact preserves the regulatory authority of states to protect public health and safety through the current system of state licensure.This Compact is designed to achieve the following objectives:(1) Increase public access to physical therapy services by providing for the mutual recognition of other member state licenses;(2) Enhance the states' ability to protect the public's health and safety;(3) Encourage the cooperation of member states in regulating multi-state physical therapy practice;(4) Support spouses of relocating military members;(5) Enhance the exchange of licensure, investigative, and disciplinary information between member states; and(6) Allow a remote state to hold a provider of services with a compact privilege in that state accountable to that state's practice standards.As added by P.L.196-2021, SEC.17.
IN Code § 25-27-2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 27. Physical Therapists|Chapter 2. Physical Therapy Licensure Compact|25-27-2-3. State Participation in Compact

Effective 1-1-2022.Sec. 3. STATE PARTICIPATION IN THE COMPACT(a) To participate in the Compact, a state must:(1) participate fully in the Commission's data system, including using the Commission's unique identifier as defined in rules;(2) have a mechanism in place for receiving and investigating complaints about licensees;(3) notify the Commission, in compliance with the terms of the Compact and rules, of any adverse action or the availability of investigative information regarding a licensee;(4) fully implement a criminal background check requirement, within a time frame established by rule, by receiving the results of the Federal Bureau of Investigation record search on criminal background checks and use the results in making licensure decisions in accordance with Section 3(b);(5) comply with the rules of the Commission;(6) utilize a recognized national examination as a requirement for licensure pursuant to the rules of the Commission; and(7) have continuing competence requirements as a condition for license renewal.(b) Upon adoption of this statute, the member state shall have the authority to obtain biometric-based information from each physical therapy licensure applicant and submit this information to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background check in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 534 and 42 U.S.C. 14616.(c) A member state shall grant the compact privilege to a licensee holding a valid unencumbered license in another member state in accordance with the terms of the Compact and rules.(d) Member states may charge a fee for granting a compact privilege.As added by P.L.196-2021, SEC.17.