Ohio Physical Therapy Jurisprudence Practice Exam

What does practicing without a referral mean in physical therapy?

1. A physical therapist works without any medical oversight

2. A physical therapist evaluates and treats a patient without a prescription or referral

3. A physical therapist only provides services outside their scope of practice

4. A physical therapist consults with a PCP before providing any treatment

The correct answer is: A physical therapist evaluates and treats a patient without a prescription or referral

Practicing without a referral means that a physical therapist is evaluating and treating a patient without a prescription or referral from a medical professional. This option is correct because it indicates that the physical therapist is working independently and is confident in their ability to assess and treat the patient without the need for a referral. Option A is incorrect because it suggests that the physical therapist is not under any medical oversight, which is not necessarily true. Option C is also incorrect because it implies that the physical therapist is only providing services that are beyond their scope of practice, which is not the case for practicing without a referral. Option D is incorrect because it suggests that the physical therapist is consulting with a primary care physician before providing any treatment, which may not always be necessary for practicing without a referral.