If performed by a person who is adequately trained PT includes....
1) The design, fabrication, revision, education, and instruction in the use of various
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2) The administration of topical drugs that have been prescribed by a licensed health professional authorized to prescribe drugs
3) Physiotherapy: physical measures include massage, heat, cold, air, light, water, electricity, sound, and the performance of test of neuromuscular function as an aid to such treatment
PT does not include....
1. The medical diagnosis of a patient's disability
2. the use of Roentgen rays or radium for diagnosis or therapeutic purposes
3. the use of electricity for cauterization or other surgical purposes
The PT section shall...
1) keep a record of its proceedings
2) keep a register of applicants showing the name and location of the institution grants the applicant's degree or certificate in PT and whether or not a license was issued
3) maintain a register of every PT and PTA in the state including the licensee's last place of business, last known residence and the date and number of the licensees license
4)deposit all fees collected by the section in accordance with 4755.03
5) on receipt of application for license, provide to the applicant the section's address, dates of upcoming section meetings and a list of names of the section members
Investigation for suspension, revocation or refusal to issue or renew licenses
The appropriate section of the Ohio occupational therapy, PT and AT board will investigate, subpoena witnesses and documents in connections with its investigations. Where a violation of this chapter allegedly occurs, a licensed law professional will take charge of the conduct and prosecution
Investigator's Rights
Review, obtain copies and audit personal records and personnel files of licensees and limited permit holders at the place of business of the licensees or limited permit holders or any other place where documents may be and shall be given access to such documents during normal business hours.
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Information and records received or generated by the board pursuant to an investigation are confidential, are not public records, are not subject to discovery in any civil or administrative action.
Obtaining a copy of the licensure standards
each section shall publish and make available, upon request and for a fee not to exceed the actual cost of printing and mailing, the licensure standards prescribed by the relevant sections of this chapter and the administrative code
Annual Submissions
Each year the board shall submit to the governor and general assembly for all its official actions during the preceding year, together with any recommendations and findings with regard to the status of the professions of PT, OT and AT
Requirements for Teaching PT
An individual may teach a PT course as faculty without holding an Ohio license if...
1) holds a current, valid license in another U.S. state or territory, they may teach for up to one year without obtaining a license in Ohio
2) A PT who holds a current, valid license or registration to practice PT in another country who is not licensed as a PT in the US may teach if...
a) either the foreign licensed individual or the PT institution apply to the PT section for authorization for the individual to teach up to one year, AND...
b) A designated member(s) of the PT section approves this application
One year
365 consecutive days from the first day the individual teaches in Ohio
Pursuant to the the rules described above in regards to teaching PT without an Ohio license the PT must notify the PT section with a notification that should include
1) the individuals name
2) the PT education institution where the individual will teach
3) the name and number of the course(s) that the individual will teach
4) the date that the individual will commence teaching in ohio
5) the license number for all valid PT licenses held in the US or any foreign country
The OTPTAT shall grant a PT License by Reciprocity (an agreement between states to issue licenses to applicants from other states with credit for their courses or license level to reduce requirement) if all of the following are true
1) Passed NPTE
2) Passed Jurisprudence
3) Holds a current and valid license or registration to practice PT in another state or country
4) Minimal education requirements met
5) the applicant pays the fee described in section B of 4755.42 of the revised code
6) the applicant is not in violation of any section of this chapter or rule adopted under it
If the applicant's education is not reasonably equivalent to the educational requirements that were in force for licensure in the state on the date of the applicant's licensure...
the section shall send a written notice to the applicant denying the applicant's request and state the specific reason why. Sending this notice through certified mail within 30 days after the section makes that determination.
If a non-ohio licensed PT plans on teaching for more than one year...
the individual must obtain an Ohio PT license prior to the completion of the one year period
To renew your PT license...
Renewal fee is not more than $125, the applicant's signed statement that the applicant completed the CEU requirements within the timeframe established
A license that is not renewed
will automatically expire on its expiration date
Loss/suspension of licensure can occur from... (1-10)
1) habitual indulgence in the use of controlled substances
2) conviction of a felony or a crime
3) Obtaining or attempting to obtain a licensed issued by the PT section by fraud or deception
4) An ajudication by a court that the applicant or licensee is incompetent for the purpose of holding the license
5) violation of the code of ethics
7) violating/attempting to violate sections 4755.40 to 4755.56 or any issued rule adopted by the section(s)
8) failure of one or both of the examinations required for licensure
9)Permitting the use of one's name or license by a person, group, or corporation when the one permitting the use is not directing the treatment given
10) failure to maintain minimal standards of practice in the administration or handling of drugs, or failure to employ scientific methods in the selection of drugs or other modalities for treatment
Loss/suspension of licensure can occur from... (11-20)
11) willful betrayal of professional confidence
12) making a false, fraudulent, deceptive or misleading statement in the solicitation of or advertising for patients in relation to the practice of PT
13) a departure from, or the failure to conform to minimal standards of care required of licensees when under the same or similar circumstances, whether or not actual injury to a patient is established
14) obtaining, or attempting to obtain money or anything of value by fraudulent misrepresentations in the course of practice
15) violation of the conditions of limitation or agreements placed by the PT section on a license to practice
16) failure to renew a license
17) engaging in the division of fees for referral of patients or receiving anything of value in return for a specific referral of a patient to utilize a particular service or business
18) inability to practice according to acceptable and prevailing standards of care b/c of mental illness, physical illness, including physical deterioration that adversely affects cognitive, motor, or perception skills
19) the revocation, suspension, restriction or termination of clinical priviledges by the US dept of defense, VA
20) Termination or suspension from participation in MEdicare or medicaid program established under Title XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act
Loss/suspension of licensure can occur from... (21-28)
21) failure of a PT to maintain supervision of a student, PTA, unlicensed support personnel, other assistant personnel, or a license applicant
22) failure to complete CEU requirements
23)conviction of a misdemeanor when the act that constitutes the misdemeanor occuring during the practice of PT
24) failure to cooperate with an investigation conducted by the PT section, including failure to comply with a subpoena or orders issued by the section or failure to answer truthfully a questions presented by the section at a deposition or in written interrogatories
25) regardless of whether the contact or verbal behavior is consensual, engaging with a patient other than the spouse of the PT or PTA in sexual contact or verbal behavior
26) failure to notify the PT section of a change in name, business address or home address within 30 days of the change
27) waiving a co-pay or deductible that the patient would otherwise be required to pay to entice the patient to use your services
28)
When is waiving co-pays and deductibles ok?
when in compliance with the health benefit plan that expressly allows such a practice. Only made with the full knowledge and consent of the plan purchaser, payer and 3rd party administrator. Documentation of the consent shall be made available to the PT section upon request.
When a license is placed on probation...
the PT sections order for probation shall be accompanied by a statement of the conditions under which the individual may be removed from probation and restored to unrestricted practice
When application for licensure is denied
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