A physical therapist, or physiotherapist, licensed under this chapter is fully authorized to practice physical therapy. A physical therapist, or physiotherapist, is not licensed under this chapter unless the individual holds a degree from a professional physical therapy program accredited by a national accreditation agency recognized by the United States department of education and by […]
A physical therapist shall refer persons under the physical therapist’s care to appropriate health care practitioners, after consultation with the referring practitioner, if the physical therapist has reasonable cause to believe symptoms or conditions are present that require services beyond the scope of practice or when physical therapy treatment is contraindicated. Physical therapists shall adhere […]
The practice of physical therapy must be under the written or oral referral of a referring practitioner who is a licensed doctor of medicine, chiropractic, dentistry, podiatry, or osteopathy, except a licensed physical therapist may: Conduct an initial patient visit without referral; Provide physical assessments or instructions, including a recommendation of exercise to an asymptomatic […]
The board of physical therapy has the power and authority to: Evaluate the qualifications of applicants for licensure and provide for the examination of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants; Adopt passing scores for examination; Issue licenses to those who qualify under this chapter; Regulate the practice of physical therapy by interpreting and enforcing this […]
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as restricting a person licensed or certified under any other law of this state from engaging in the profession or practice for which the person is licensed or certified; provided, that the person does not claim to be a physical therapist, a physical therapist assistant or a provider […]
An applicant for licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant shall file an application as required by the board. A nonrefundable application fee and cost of the examination shall accompany the completed written or online application. Fees shall be established by the rules promulgated by the board. After the application process has been […]
An applicant for licensure as a physical therapist shall have the following qualifications: [Deleted by 2020 amendment.] Be of good moral character; Have completed the application process; Be a graduate of a professional physical therapy program accredited by a national accreditation agency recognized by the United States department of education and by the board of […]
A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant licensed under this part shall renew the person’s license as specified in the rules. An individual who fails to renew the license by the date of expiration shall not practice physical therapy or function as a physical therapist assistant in this state. A physical therapist or physical therapist […]
Reinstatement of a lapsed license following a renewal deadline requires payment of a renewal fee, a late renewal penalty fee and a reinstatement fee, in accordance with rules promulgated by the board. Reinstatement of a license that has lapsed for more than three (3) consecutive years requires reapplying for a license and payment of fees […]
A physical therapist shall use the letters “PT” or “DPT”, as appropriate for the individual’s education, in connection with their name or place of business to denote licensure under this part. It is unlawful for any person or for any business entity, its employees, agents or representatives to use in connection with such person’s name […]
Physical therapists are responsible for the patient care given by physical therapist assistants, assistive personnel and students on clinical affiliations under their supervision. The physical therapist may delegate to the physical therapist assistant, assistive personnel and clinical students selected acts, tasks or procedures that fall within the scope of their education or training. Physical therapist […]
The board has the power, and it shall be its duty, to deny, suspend or revoke the license of, or to otherwise lawfully discipline, a licensee who is guilty of violating any of this part or is guilty of the following acts or offenses: Practicing physical therapy in violation of this chapter or any rule […]
The board may, upon proof of the violation of any provision of this chapter, take the following disciplinary actions singly or in combination: Deny an application for a license to any applicant who applies for the same through reciprocity or otherwise; Permanently or temporarily withhold issuance of a license; Suspend, limit or restrict a previously […]
All proceedings for disciplinary action against a licensee shall be conducted in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. The board retains jurisdiction to modify or refuse to modify, upon request of any party, any of its orders issued pursuant to this section.
A person commits a Class B misdemeanor if the person engages in an activity requiring a license issued according to this chapter and who fails to obtain the required license, who violates any other provision of this chapter or who uses any word, title, or representation implying that the person is licensed to engage in […]
In lieu of a disciplinary proceeding as set forth in this chapter, the board may permit a licensee pursuant to this part to actively participate in a board approved peer assistance program under the following conditions: The board has evidence that the licensee is impaired; The licensee has not been convicted of a felony relating […]
Physical therapists shall inform the patient of any financial arrangements connected to the referral process. Physical therapists shall disclose in writing any financial interest in products they endorse and recommend to their patients. The licensee has the responsibility to ensure that the patient has knowledge of freedom of choice in services and products. Information relating […]
There is created a board of physical therapy, which shall perform the same functions and have the same duties and responsibilities that were performed by the committee of physical therapy prior to July 1, 2007. The board shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the governor, each of whom shall be a resident of […]
