Section 1514 - Practice and referral(a) An occupational therapist may enter a case for the purposes of providing indirect services, consultation, evaluating an individual as to the need for services and other occupational therapy services for conditions such as perceptual, cognitive, sensory integration and similar conditions. Implementation of direct occupational therapy to an individual for a specific medical condition shall be based on a referral from a licensed physician, licensed optometrist , licensed podiatrist, licensed certified registered nurse practitioner or licensed physician assistant.
(b) This act shall not be construed as authorization for an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant to practice a branch of the healing arts except as described in this act.Amended by P.L. 1132 2012 No. 138, § 4, eff. 9/3/2012.1982, June 15, P.L. 502, No. 140, § 14, effective in 90 days. Amended 2004, May 18, P.L. 220, No. 30, § 1, effective July 19, 2004.