Code of Virginia
Chapter 34.1 - Physical Therapy
§ 54.1-3475. Board of Physical Therapy; appointment; qualifications; officers; nominations

A. The Board of Physical Therapy shall regulate the practice of physical therapy and carry out the provisions of this chapter regarding the qualifications, examination, licensure and regulation of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants and shall have the general powers and duties of a health regulatory board pursuant to § 54.1-2400.
B. The Board shall be appointed by the Governor and shall be composed of seven members, five of whom shall be physical therapists who have been in active practice for at least seven years prior to appointment with at least three of such years in Virginia; one shall be a licensed physical therapist assistant; and one shall be a citizen member. Members shall be appointed for terms of four years and shall serve until their successors are appointed. The initial appointments shall provide for staggered terms with two members being appointed for a one-year term, two members being appointed for a two-year term, two members being appointed for a three-year term, and one member being appointed for a four-year term. Vacancies occurring other than by expiration of term shall be filled for the unexpired term. No person shall be eligible to serve on the Board for more than two successive full terms.
C. The Board shall annually elect a president and a vice-president.
D. Nominations for the professional members of the Board may be chosen by the Governor from a list of at least three names for each vacancy submitted by the Virginia Physical Therapy Association, Inc. The Governor may notify the Association of any professional vacancy other than by expiration of a term and nominations may be submitted by the Association. The Governor shall not be bound to make any appointments from among such nominees.
2000, c. 688.

Structure Code of Virginia

Code of Virginia

Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations

Chapter 34.1 - Physical Therapy

§ 54.1-3473. Definitions

§ 54.1-3474. Unlawful to practice without license; continuing competency requirements

§ 54.1-3475. Board of Physical Therapy; appointment; qualifications; officers; nominations

§ 54.1-3476. Exemptions

§ 54.1-3477. Requirements for licensure as a physical therapist

§ 54.1-3478. Requirements for licensure as a physical therapist assistant

§ 54.1-3479. Licensure by examination or endorsement; traineeships

§ 54.1-3480. Refusal, revocation or suspension

§ 54.1-3480.1. Continuing education

§ 54.1-3481. Unlawful designation as physical therapist or physical therapist assistant; penalty

§ 54.1-3482. Practice of physical therapy; certain experience and referrals required; physical therapist assistants

§ 54.1-3482.1. Certain certification required

§ 54.1-3483. Unprofessional conduct

§ 54.1-3484. Criminal history background checks

§ 54.1-3485. Form of compact; declaration of purpose

§ 54.1-3486. Definitions

§ 54.1-3487. State participation in the Compact

§ 54.1-3488. Compact privilege

§ 54.1-3489. Active duty military personnel or their spouses

§ 54.1-3490. Adverse actions

§ 54.1-3491. Establishment of the Physical Therapy Compact Commission

§ 54.1-3492. Data system

§ 54.1-3493. Rulemaking

§ 54.1-3494. Oversight, dispute resolution, and enforcement

§ 54.1-3495. Date of implementation of the Interstate Commission for Physical Therapy Practice and associated rules, withdrawal, and amendment

§ 54.1-3496. Construction and severability