District of Columbia Physical Therapy Jurisprudence
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How many board members are appointed by the Mayor? 5
How many board members are physical therapists? 4
How long is the term of a member of the board? 1 for 2 years, 2 for 2 years, and 2 for 3 years
A civil fine cannot exceed how much for each violation by any applicant, licensee, or person
permitted by this subchapter to practice in the District? $5000
A required course of remediation, approved by the board, may include 1. Therapy or tx
2. Retraining
3. Re-exam, in the discretion of and in the manner rx by the board, after the completion of the
course of remediation.
What can the Mayor do if they determine, after investigation, that the conduct of a licensee
presents an imminent danger to the health and safety of residents of the district? The Mayor
may summarily suspend or restrict, without a hearing, the license to practice.
How long does a licensee have to request a hearing after receiving notice of summary
suspension or restriction of license? 72 hours
As a condition for accepting the voluntary limitation of practice, the board may
require the licensee to do 1 or more of the following: 1. Accept care, counseling, or tx by
physicians or other health professionals acceptable to the board
, 2. Participate in a program of edu prescribed by the board
3. Practice under the direction of a health professional acceptable to the board for a specified
period of time.
How many days after conducting a hearing will the board issue its final decision in writing?
90 days
How long after revocation of a license can you be eligible to apply for reinstatment? 1 year
How must an individuals name be displayed and used in a professional practice? Displaying
full name in which license was issued on all signage, stationary, and advertisements; and using
this name in all oral and written comms with the public or his or her pts.
What is the penalty for failure to submit a timely adverse event report? $500 - $2500
How long do you have after a license expires to reinstate that license? 5 years
If you have a change of address, you must submit in writing to the DC Board of PT within how
many days? 30 Days
Person means Individual
Corporation
Trustee
Receiver
Guardian
Representative
Firm
Questions and Answers| Latest Update 100% Verified
How many board members are appointed by the Mayor? 5
How many board members are physical therapists? 4
How long is the term of a member of the board? 1 for 2 years, 2 for 2 years, and 2 for 3 years
A civil fine cannot exceed how much for each violation by any applicant, licensee, or person
permitted by this subchapter to practice in the District? $5000
A required course of remediation, approved by the board, may include 1. Therapy or tx
2. Retraining
3. Re-exam, in the discretion of and in the manner rx by the board, after the completion of the
course of remediation.
What can the Mayor do if they determine, after investigation, that the conduct of a licensee
presents an imminent danger to the health and safety of residents of the district? The Mayor
may summarily suspend or restrict, without a hearing, the license to practice.
How long does a licensee have to request a hearing after receiving notice of summary
suspension or restriction of license? 72 hours
As a condition for accepting the voluntary limitation of practice, the board may
require the licensee to do 1 or more of the following: 1. Accept care, counseling, or tx by
physicians or other health professionals acceptable to the board
, 2. Participate in a program of edu prescribed by the board
3. Practice under the direction of a health professional acceptable to the board for a specified
period of time.
How many days after conducting a hearing will the board issue its final decision in writing?
90 days
How long after revocation of a license can you be eligible to apply for reinstatment? 1 year
How must an individuals name be displayed and used in a professional practice? Displaying
full name in which license was issued on all signage, stationary, and advertisements; and using
this name in all oral and written comms with the public or his or her pts.
What is the penalty for failure to submit a timely adverse event report? $500 - $2500
How long do you have after a license expires to reinstate that license? 5 years
If you have a change of address, you must submit in writing to the DC Board of PT within how
many days? 30 Days
Person means Individual
Corporation
Trustee
Receiver
Guardian
Representative
Firm
