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.
(am) An individual who is exempt from licensure as a physician under s. 448.03 (2m).
(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.
History: 1993 a. 107 ss. 51, 52, 59; 1995 a. 166; 2001 a. 70, 105; 2017 a. 341; s. 35.17 correction in (1m) (am).