Section 54-2201 – SHORT TITLE.
54-2201. SHORT TITLE. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Physical Therapy Practice Act." History: [54-2201, added 2001, ch. 197, sec. 2, p. 667.]
Section 54-2202 – DECLARATION OF POLICY.
54-2202. DECLARATION OF POLICY. To protect the public health, safety and welfare, and to provide for state administrative supervision, licensure and regulation, every person practicing or offering to practice physical therapy who meets and maintains prescribed standards of competence and conduct shall be licensed as provided in this chapter. This chapter shall be liberally construed […]
Section 54-2203 – DEFINITIONS.
54-2203. DEFINITIONS. As used in this chapter: (1) "Applicant" means a person applying for a license or permit under this chapter. (2) "Board" means the Idaho physical therapy licensure board. (3) "Department" means the department of self-governing agencies. (4) "Division" means the division of occupational and professional licenses. (5) "Dry needling" means a skilled intervention […]
Section 54-2204 – EXEMPTIONS.
54-2204. EXEMPTIONS. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to restrict any persons licensed or regulated by the state of Idaho from engaging in the profession or practice for which they are licensed or regulated, including, but not limited to, any athletic trainer, chiropractor, dentist, nurse, physician, podiatrist, occupational therapist, optometrist, osteopath, surgeon, or any […]
Section 54-2205 – PHYSICAL THERAPY LICENSURE BOARD.
54-2205. PHYSICAL THERAPY LICENSURE BOARD. (1) There is hereby established in the division of occupational and professional licenses a physical therapy licensure board. The board shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the governor and who shall serve at the pleasure of the governor, three (3) of whom shall be licensed physical therapists, one […]
Section 54-2206 – POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD.
54-2206. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD. The board shall have the authority to administer, coordinate and enforce the provisions of this chapter. Such authority shall include, but not be limited to, the power to: (1) Evaluate the qualifications of applicants for licensure, approve and administer examinations to test the knowledge and proficiency of applicants […]
Section 54-2207 – APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE AND FEES.
54-2207. APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE AND FEES. An applicant for licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant shall file an application with the board on forms prescribed and furnished by the board. The application shall be made under oath, and shall show the applicant’s address, education, evidence of graduation from a nationally accredited school […]
Section 54-2208 – DENIAL OF APPLICATION.
54-2208. DENIAL OF APPLICATION. An application for licensure that has been denied by the board shall be considered a contested case as provided for in chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code, and be subject to the provisions of that chapter, as well as the administrative rules adopted by the board governing contested cases. History: [(54-2208) […]
Section 54-2209 – EXAMINATIONS.
54-2209. EXAMINATIONS. (1) The board shall authorize examinations and permit any applicant whose application for licensure has been accepted by the board to take the board approved examinations. The board shall determine the passing score for examinations. Examinations shall test for entry-level competence and requisite knowledge and skills in the technical application of physical therapy […]
Section 54-2210 – QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE.
54-2210. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE. To be eligible for licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant, a person must: (1) Not have been convicted, found guilty, or received a withheld judgment or suspended sentence in this state or in any other state of a crime deemed relevant in accordance with section 67-9411(1), Idaho Code; […]
Section 54-2211 – QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT.
54-2211. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT. A person who can show to the satisfaction of the board that he or she has met the qualifications set forth in section 54-2210(1) and (2), Idaho Code, and who, at the time of application, is a licensed or registered physical therapist or physical therapist assistant in good standing […]
Section 54-2212 – QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE OF FOREIGN-EDUCATED PHYSICAL THERAPISTS.
54-2212. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE OF FOREIGN-EDUCATED PHYSICAL THERAPISTS. (1) An applicant for licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who has been educated outside of the United States shall: (a) Not have been convicted, found guilty, or received a withheld judgment or suspended sentence in this state or in any other state of […]
Section 54-2213 – ADDITIONAL EXEMPTIONS.
54-2213. ADDITIONAL EXEMPTIONS. In addition to the exemptions provided in section 54-2204, Idaho Code, the following persons shall also be exempt from licensure under this chapter: (1) A physical therapist while practicing in the United States armed services, United States public health service or veterans administration as based on requirements under federal regulations for state […]
Section 54-2215 – RENEWAL AND REINSTATEMENT OF LICENSE.
54-2215. RENEWAL AND REINSTATEMENT OF LICENSE. A licensee must renew his license annually as provided in section 67-2614, Idaho Code, and may reinstate his license within five (5) years after expiration as provided in section 67-2614, Idaho Code. History: [(54-2215) 54-2214, added 2001, ch. 197, sec. 2, p. 671; am. 2005, ch. 184, sec. 2, […]
Section 54-2216 – LAWFUL PRACTICE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY.
54-2216. LAWFUL PRACTICE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY. (1) A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant duly licensed in accordance with this chapter is authorized to practice physical therapy as defined in this chapter. (2) A physical therapist shall refer persons under his or her care to appropriate health care practitioners including, but not limited to, licensed […]
Section 54-2217 – USE OF TITLES AND RESTRICTIONS.
54-2217. USE OF TITLES AND RESTRICTIONS. (1) A physical therapist may use the letters "PT" in connection with his or her name or place of business to denote licensure under this chapter. (2) It is unlawful for any person, or for any business entity, its employees, agents or representatives to use in connection with his […]
Section 54-2218 – SUPERVISION OF PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS AND SUPPORTIVE PERSONNEL.
54-2218. SUPERVISION OF PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS AND SUPPORTIVE PERSONNEL. (1) A licensed physical therapist shall supervise and be responsible for patient care given by physical therapist assistants and supportive personnel. A physical therapist who delegates tasks or procedures that fall within the scope of the practice of physical therapy shall supervise such tasks and procedures […]
Section 54-2219 – GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION.
54-2219. GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION. The following conduct, acts, or conditions shall constitute grounds for disciplinary action: (1) Violating any provision of this chapter or any administrative rule adopted by the board; (2) Practicing or offering to practice beyond the scope of physical therapy practice as defined in this chapter or failing to meet the […]
Section 54-2220 – DISCIPLINE ACTIONS AND PROCEDURES.
54-2220. DISCIPLINE ACTIONS AND PROCEDURES. (1) The board shall regulate the practice of physical therapy in the state of Idaho. The board is authorized to institute any investigation, hearing or other legal proceeding necessary to effect compliance with this chapter. (2) The board or its hearing officer, upon a finding that action is necessary, shall […]
Section 54-2221 – DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS — PENALTIES.
54-2221. DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS — PENALTIES. The board may, upon proof that a person has violated any provision contained in this chapter, take the following disciplinary actions singly or in combination: (1) Issue a censure or reprimand by informal admonition for minor misconduct found by the board, which censure or reprimand shall be subject to disclosure […]