N.J.S.A. 45:9-37.21 — Division of fees, payments for referrals.

45:9-37.21 Division of fees, payments for referrals. 11. No physical therapist or physical therapist assistant shall engage directly or indirectly in the division, transferring, assigning, rebating or refunding of fees received for professional services or pay or accept fees or commissions for referrals for professional services; however, nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit physical therapists who are members of a professional association or other business entity, properly organized pursuant to law, from making a division of fees among themselves as determined by contract to be necessary to defray joint operating costs or pay salaries, benefits, or other compensation to employees. L.1983,c.296,s.11; amended 2003, c.18, s.7. 45:9-37.22 Requirements for licensure as physical therapist. 12. To be eligible for licensure as a physical therapist, an applicant shall: a. Have completed a program in physical therapy from an accredited college or university which has been approved by the board; b. Successfully complete a written examination approved by the board; c. Possess at least a master's degree from an accredited college or university, except for an applicant who prior to January 1, 2003, possessed a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; d. Have experience satisfactory to the board, in accordance with regulations of the board; e. Be at least 18 years of age; f. Be of good moral character; and g. Meet such other requirements as may be established by the board by regulation. L.1983,c.296,s.12; amended 2003, c.18, s.8.

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