Title 54, PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES

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 th…

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, approv…

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 ap…

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 b…

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…

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 cr…

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 th…

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…

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…

54-2215. RENEWAL AND REINSTATEMENT OF LICENSE. A licensee must renew his license biennially 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.

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 he…

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 repre…

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 proce…

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 sc…

54-2222. JUDICIAL REVIEW. Any person who shall be aggrieved by any action of the board in denying, refusing to renew, suspending or revoking a certificate of licensure, issuing a censure, imposing any restriction upon a license, or imposing any fine, may seek judicial review ther…

54-2223. UNLAWFUL PRACTICE -- FINES AND PENALTIES. (1) It shall be unlawful for any person to practice or offer to practice physical therapy in this state, or to use in connection with his or her name or otherwise assume, use or advertise any title or description tending to conve…

54-2224. DISPOSITION OF RECEIPTS -- EXPENSES. All moneys received pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the occupational licenses fund. All expenses incurred pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be paid fr…

54-2225. PRACTICE OF DRY NEEDLING. (1) A physical therapist may perform dry needling, as defined in section 54-2203, Idaho Code, if the physical therapist has successfully completed minimum education and training requirements from a course in dry needling as determined and approv…