§ 165o. Rights of consumers
(a) The public shall have access to the following information: (1) A list of licensees that includes place of employment, business address and telephone number of record, license number, date of license expiration and status of license; (2) A list of final disciplinary actions taken by the Board; and (3) The address, website, email and […]
§ 166. Definitions
As used in this subchapter except where otherwise provided— (a) “Government agency” means any governmental entity, board, bureau, commission, department, agency, division, authority, office, or agent, or semi-private governmental entity receiving governmental funds for its operation in whole or in part, or any entity having bonding authority under the Virgin Islands Government in whole or […]
§ 166a. Application of subchapter
To be qualified under the provisions of this subchapter, a health care provider must be covered by the Government of the Virgin Islands, Department of Health’s Self-Insurance Retention Program or any other insurance policy as provided for in section 166e of this Title.
§ 166b. Limitation on recovery; punitive damages; wrongful death
(a) The total amount recoverable for any injury of a patient may not exceed two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) per occurrence. (b) The only damages which may be awarded in an action under this subchapter are the following: (1) economic damages; and (2) noneconomic damages. (c) The total amount awarded for noneconomic damages […]
§ 165i. Regulation of physical therapy ethical practice
(a) A physical therapist shall adhere to the recognized standards of ethics of the physical therapy profession as established by the Physical Therapist Code of Ethic; (b) Use of Titles and Terms; Restrictions; Classification of Violation (1) A physical therapist shall use the letters “PT” immediately following the physical therapist’s name to designate licensure under […]
§ 165j. Fees
All fees collected by the Board shall be deposited in the general fund of the Virgin Islands through the Commissioner of Health.
§ 165k. Discipline and enforcement
(a) Grounds for denial and revocation of a license. The following are grounds for denial of a license or disciplinary action: (1) Violating any provision of this subchapter, Board rules or a written order of the Board; (2) Obtaining or attempting to obtain a license by fraud or misrepresentation; (3) Attempting to engage in conduct […]
§ 165l. Exemptions from licensure
(a) This subchapter does not restrict a person licensed under any other law of this Territory from engaging in the profession or practice for which that person is licensed if that person does not represent, imply or claim that he is a physical therapist, physical therapist assistant. (b) The following persons are exempt from the […]
§ 165m. Change of name, address or telephone number
Each licensee is responsible for reporting a name change and changes in business and home address, email address and telephone numbers to the Board within 30 days of the change.
§ 165d. Examinations
(a) The Board shall provide for examinations to applicants who comply with section 165c of this subchapter. (b) The physical therapist examination must be a national examination that tests entry-level competence related to physical therapy theory, examination and evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment intervention, prevention and consultation. (c) The physical therapist assistant examination must test for […]