Sec. 4. (a) There is created the Indiana board of physical therapy. Subject to IC 25-1-6.5-3, the board is comprised of the following:
(1) Three (3) physical therapists.
(2) One (1) physical therapist assistant.
(3) One (1) member who is a resident of the state and who is not associated with physical therapy in any way, other than as a consumer.
(b) The governor shall make each appointment before July 1, 2019, for a term of three (3) years.
(c) The governor shall make each appointment after June 30, 2019, under IC 25-1-6.5.
(d) Each physical therapist and physical therapist assistant appointed must:
(1) have an unrestricted license or certificate issued under this chapter;
(2) have had not less than five (5) years experience in the actual practice of physical therapy immediately preceding appointment; and
(3) be a resident of the state and actively engaged in this state in the practice of physical therapy during incumbency as a member of the board.
(e) The affirmative vote of a majority of the members appointed to the board is required for the board to take action on any measure.
(f) The board shall meet at least quarterly.
(g) A member may be removed under IC 25-1-6.5-4.
Formerly: Acts 1957, c.198, s.4; Acts 1971, P.L.379, SEC.3. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.195; P.L.150-1986, SEC.6; P.L.160-2019, SEC.14; P.L.249-2019, SEC.114; P.L.101-2020, SEC.7.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 25. Professions and Occupations
Article 27. Physical Therapists
Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists
25-27-1-2. Unlawful Practices; Providing Mandated School Services
25-27-1-2.5. Evaluations and Treatment Without Referral; Exceptions; Testing Certification
25-27-1-3.1. Practice of Certain Occupations or Professions and First Aid Not Prohibited
25-27-1-3.5. Sharp Debridement Referral
25-27-1-4. Indiana Board of Physical Therapy
25-27-1-6. Evidence of Qualification
25-27-1-6.1. Requirements for Physical Therapist License
25-27-1-6.2. Requirements for Physical Therapist Educated Outside of the United States
25-27-1-6.3. Requirements for Physical Therapist Assistant Certificate
25-27-1-6.4. Requirements for Physical Therapist Assistant Educated Outside of the United States
25-27-1-7. Examination; Reexamination; Examination Security
25-27-1-9. Foreign Applicants; License or Certificate by Endorsement; Fee
25-27-1-12. Violation of Chapter; Penalties
25-27-1-13. Physical Therapist Duties; Supervision
25-27-1-14. Documentation and Billing
25-27-1-15. Physical Therapy Plan of Care
25-27-1-16. Standards of Practice
25-27-1-17. Confidentiality; Exceptions
25-27-1-18. License and Certificate Display and Verification