Section 448.52. Applicability.

 

(1m)  A license is not required under this subchapter for any of the following, if the person does not claim to render physical therapy or physiotherapy services:

(a) Any person lawfully practicing within the scope of a license, permit, registration or certification granted by this state or the federal government.

(b) Any person assisting a physical therapist in practice under the direct, on-premises supervision of the physical therapist.

(c) A physical therapy student assisting a physical therapist in the practice of physical therapy or a physical therapist assistant student assisting a physical therapist in performing physical therapy procedures and related tasks, if the assistance is within the scope of the student's education or training.

(d) A physical therapist who is licensed to practice physical therapy in another state or country and is providing a consultation or demonstration with a physical therapist who is licensed under this subchapter.

(2m)  A license is not required under this subchapter for any of the following:

(a) Except as provided in par. (b) , a chiropractor licensed under ch. 446 claiming to render physical therapy, if the physical therapy is provided by a physical therapist employed by the chiropractor.

(b) A chiropractor licensed under ch. 446 claiming to render physical therapy modality services.

1993 a. 107 ss. 51 , 52 , 59 ; 1995 a. 166 ; 2001 a. 70 , 105 . Cross-reference: See also ch. PT 5 , Wis. adm. code.