Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 848 - OREGON BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
Division 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE AND RECORDS
Section 848-040-0125 - Standards For Initiation Of Physical Therapy

(1) Prior to initiating the first physical therapy treatment, a physical therapist shall perform an initial evaluation of each patient and determine a plan of care as provided in OAR 848-040-0135.

(2) For purposes of subsection (1) of this section, a physical therapist shall perform a separate initial evaluation under the following circumstances:

(3) In the course of performing an initial evaluation the physical therapist shall examine the patient, obtain a history, perform relevant system reviews, assess the patient's functional status, select and administer specific tests and measurements and formulate clinical judgments regarding the patient. A physical therapist may incorporate by reference medical history or system review information about the patient prepared by another licensed health care provider and available in the physical therapy treatment record, IEP, IFSP or other designated plan of care.

(4) Only a physical therapist may perform an initial evaluation. A physical therapist shall not delegate the performance of an initial evaluation to a physical therapist assistant or to an aide.