Utah Code § 58-54-303: Supervision and prescription required -- Imaging ordered by a licensed physical therapist.

(1) A radiologic technologist certified under this chapter may practice radiologic technology only:

(a) under the general supervision of a radiologist or radiology practitioner; and

(b) upon the order of a radiologist or radiology practitioner acting within the scope of the radiologist's or radiology practitioner's license and experience.

(2)

(a) Notwithstanding Subsection (1), a physical therapist licensed under Chapter 24b, Physical Therapy Practice Act, acting within the scope of the physical therapist's license and experience may order imaging if:

(i) the licensed physical therapist designates a physician to receive the results of the imaging; and

(ii) the physician designated in Subsection (2)(a)(i) agrees to receive the results of the imaging.

(b) A licensed physical therapist who orders imaging under Subsection (2)(a) shall:

(i) communicate with the patient's physician to ensure coordination of care; and

(ii) refer a patient to an appropriate provider when the findings of the imaging ordered by the licensed physical therapist indicate that the needed services exceed the licensed physical therapist's experience or scope of practice.

(c) A licensed physical therapist is not subject to Subsection (2)(b)(i) if:

(i) a radiologist has read the image and has not identified a significant finding;

(ii) the patient does not have a primary care physician; and

(iii) the patient was not referred to the licensed physical therapist for health care services by another health care provider.