justicedao/ipfs_state_laws huggingface dataset:
848-001-0000 Notice to Interested Persons on Any Proposal to Adopt, Amend, or Repeal Any Rule Prior to the adoption, amendment, or repeal of any permanent rule, the Physical Therapist Licensing Board shall give notice of the proposed adoption, amendment, or repeal: (1) In the Secretary of State's Bulletin referred to in ORS 183.360 at least twenty-one (21) days prior to the effective date. (2) By providing a copy of the notice to persons on the Physical Therapist Licensing Board's mailing list established pursuant to ORS 183.335(8). (3) By providing a copy of the notice to the following persons, organizations, or publications: (a) Executive Secretary, Oregon Physical Therapy Association; (b) Oregon Association of Hospitals. (c) Oregon Physical Therapists in Independent Practice. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.145 & 688.160 History: PTLB 1-2007, f. 3-13-07, cert. ef. 4-1-07 PTLB 2-2005, f. 12-29-05, cert. ef. 1-1-06 PTLB 1-2004, f. & cert. ef. 12-29-04 PT 8, f. & ef. 5-4-76
848-001-0005 Attorney General’s Model Rules of Procedure The following Model Rules of Procedure promulgated by the Attorney General of the State of Oregon, in effect January 01, 2018, are adopted by the Board by reference. These rules apply to rulemaking; OAR 137-001-0005 through 137-001-0100. [ED. NOTE: The full text of the Attorney General’s Model Rules of Procedure is available from the office of the Attorney General or the Physical Therapist Licensing Board.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.160 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 183 & 688.160 History: PTLB 3-2018, amend filed 08/16/2018, effective 09/01/2018 PTLB 2-2013, f. 11-26-13, cert. ef. 1-1-14 PTLB 1-2010, f. 2-16-10, cert. ef. 3-1-10 PTLB 1-2004, f. & cert. ef. 12-29-04 PTLB 4-2001, f. & cert. ef. 1-4-01 PT 6-1997, f. & cert. ef. 12-12-97 PT 1-1992, f. & cert. ef. 3-26-92 PT 1-1988, f. & cert. ef. 6-27-88 PT 1-1986, f. & ef. 10-27-86 PT 2-1984, f. & ef. 11-30-84 PT 1-1982, f. & ef. 2-17-82 PT 1-1978, f. 6-19-78, ef. 6-28-78 PT 9, f. & ef. 5-4-76 PT 1, f. 1-3-74, ef. 2-11-74
848-001-0010 Time for Requesting a Contested Case Hearing A request for a contested case hearing must be in writing and must be received by the Board within thirty (30) days from the date the proposed notice of disciplinary action was served. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.160 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 183 & 688.160 History: PTLB 1-2010, f. 2-16-10, cert. ef. 3-1-10 PTLB 1-2007, f. 3-13-07, cert. ef. 4-1-07 Renumbered from 848-010-0115, PTLB 1-2004, f. & cert. ef. 12-29-04 PTLB 2-2001, f. & cert. ef. 1-4-01
848-001-0020 Filing Exceptions to the Board After a proposed order has been served on a party, the Board shall notify the party when written exceptions must be filed to be considered by the Board. A licensee may request to appear before the Board to discuss the proposed sanction before the Board issues a Final Order. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.160 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 183 & 688.160 History: Renumbered from 848-010-0120, PTLB 1-2004, f. & cert. ef. 12-29-04 PTLB 1-2001, f. & cert. ef. 1-4-01
848-005-0005 Name of Board As used in OAR 848, “Physical Therapist Licensing Board” has the same meaning as “Oregon Board of Physical Therapy”. Statutory/Other Authority: 2019 Oregon Laws Chapter 43, 2019; HB2092 Statutes/Other Implemented: 2019 Oregon Laws Chapter 43, 2019; HB2092 History: PTLB 5-2019, adopt filed 12/20/2019, effective 01/01/2020
848-005-0010 Establish Physical Therapist Licensing Board Budget for 25-27 Biennium. The Physical Therapist Licensing Board hereby adopts by reference the Oregon Board of Physical Therapy 2025-2027 Biennium Budget of $2,245 ,651 covering the period from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027. The Executive Director of the Board will amend budgeted accounts as necessary within the approved budget of $2,245,651 for the effective operation of the Board. The Board will not exceed the approved 2025-2027 Biennium Budget expenditures without amending this rule, notifying holders of licenses, and holding a public hearing thereon as required, by ORS Chapter 182.462(1) and (2). Copies of the budget are available from the Board's office and posted on the Board’s website. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.210 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.160(5)(c) History: OBPT 2-2025, amend filed 05/28/2025, effective 07/01/2025 OBPT 5-2023, amend filed 06/22/2023, effective 07/01/2023 OBPT 9-2021, minor correction filed 08/09/2021, effective 08/09/2021 OBPT 7-2021, amend filed 06/22/2021, effective 07/01/2021 PTLB 4-2019, amend filed 05/28/2019, effective 07/01/2019 PTLB 3-2019, temporary amend filed 03/21/2019, effective 03/22/2019 through 06/30/2019 PTLB 2-2017(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-14-17 thru 6-30-17 PTLB 1-2017, f. 3-9-17, cert. ef. 7-1-17 PTLB 1-2015, f. 3-31-15, cert. ef. 7-1-15 PTLB 1-2013, f. 6-3-13, cert. ef. 7-1-13 PTLB 1-2011, f. 6-20-11, cert. ef. 7-1-11 PTLB 2-2009, f. 5-14-09 cert. ef. 7-1-09 PTLB 1-2009, f. & cert. ef. 5-14-09 PTLB 2-2007, f. 5-25-07, cert. ef. 6-1-07 PTLB 1-2005, f. & cert. ef. 4-8-05 PTLB 2-2004, f. & cert. ef. 12-29-04, Renumbered from 848-010-0105 PTLB 2-2003, f. 6-30-03, cert. ef. 7-1-03 PTLB 6-2001, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-01 PTLB 5-2001(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-18-01 thru 9-30-01 PTLB 5-1999, f. 11-23-99, cert. ef. 12-1-99 PTLB 3-1999(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-7-99 thru 3-1-00
848-005-0015 Board Member Compensation (1) A Board member shall receive a stipend consistent with ORS 292.495 for each day or portion thereof during which the member is engaged in the performance of official duties as follows. (2) Performance of official duties is defined as: (a) Attendance at scheduled meetings: (A) Board meetings, including special Board meetings via conference call or web conference, (B) Board committee meetings, rule advisory meetings, or other similar meetings establihsed by the Board; (b) Appointments with Board staff for Board business; (c) Legislative testimony representing the Board; OR (d) Conferences and activities that the Board has requested that the member attend as its representative. (3) Board members shall receive a stipend for review of Board packet materials sent out prior to Board meetings. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.160(4) & ORS 292.495 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.160(4) & ORS 292.495 History: OBPT 4-2024, amend filed 11/25/2024, effective 11/25/2024 OBPT 2-2024, temporary amend filed 06/05/2024, effective 06/05/2024 through 11/30/2024 OBPT 3-2021, adopt filed 04/30/2021, effective 05/01/2021 OBPT 2-2021, temporary adopt filed 02/11/2021, effective 02/12/2021 through 08/10/2021
848-005-0020 Board Fees and Refunds (1) The following fees shall be paid to the Board: (a) Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant Examination Application Fee of $187.00, plus the actual cost to the Board of conducting a nationwide background verification. (b) Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant Endorsement Application Fee of $187.00, plus the actual cost to the Board of conducting a nationwide background verification. (c) Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant Military Spouse Temporary Permit Application Fee of $99. (d) Physical Therapist License Renewal Fee of $200.00, plus the actual cost to the Board of conducting a workforce demographics survey as required by ORS 676.410(6) as well as nationwide background verification. (e) Physical Therapist Assistant License Renewal Fee of $130.00, plus the actual cost to the Board of conducting a workforce demographics survey as required by ORS 676.410(6) as well as nationwide background verification. (f) Lapsed License Renewal Fee of $50.00 for renewal applications postmarked or received by the Board after March 31st of an even numbered year. (g) On-line renewal and application convenience fee not to exceed the actual processing costs of an on-line electronic transaction. (h) Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant Compact Privilege Fee of $102.00. (i) Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant Temporary Permits Fee of $50.00. (j) Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant Verification of Oregon Licensure or Verification of Application Status Letters/Forms Fee of $25.00. (k) Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) Check Fee of $25.00. (l) Miscellaneous Fees: (A) Physical Therapist and/or Physical Therapist Assistant electronic mailing list fee of $100.00. (B) Photocopying administrative fee of $25.00, plus ten cents ($0.10) per copy. (2) Board refunds of overpayments in any amount of $25.00 or less will be held by the Board unless the payor requests a refund in writing. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 182.466(4) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 182.466(4), 688.070(1)(2), 688.080, 688.100 & 688.110 History: OBPT 1-2026, amend filed 01/29/2026, effective 02/01/2026 OBPT 8-2021, amend filed 08/05/2021, effective 08/09/2021 PTLB 6-2019, amend filed 12/20/2019, effective 01/01/2020 PTLB 1-2018, amend filed 05/24/2018, effective 06/01/2018 PTLB 3-2015, f. 9-9-15, cert. ef. 1-1-16 PTLB 2-2013, f. 11-26-13, cert. ef. 1-1-14 Reverted to PTLB 1-2010, f. 2-16-10, cert. ef. 3-1-10 PTLB 2-2012(Temp), f. 11-30-12, cert. ef. 1-1-13 thru 3-31-13 PTLB 1-2010, f. 2-16-10, cert. ef. 3-1-10 PTLB 3-2005, f. 12-29-05, cert. ef. 1-1-06 Renumbered from 848-010-0110, PTLB 2-2004, f. & cert. ef. 12-29-04 PTLB 4-2000, f. & cert. ef. 12-21-00 PTLB 6-1999, f. 11-23-99, cert. ef. 1-1-00 PLTB 1-1998, f. & cert. ef. 2-9-98 PT 3-1997, f. & cert. ef. 6-9-97 PT 6-1996, f. & cert. ef. 9-5-96
848-005-0030 Name, Address and Telephone Number of Record (1) Every applicant, licensee and temporary permit holder shall keep their legal name on file with the Board. For purposes of this rule, legal name includes a First, Middle and Last name. (2) Every applicant, licensee and temporary permit holder shall keep their home address on file with the Board. The home address must be a residential address and may not be a post office box number. (3) Every applicant, licensee and temporary permit holder shall keep a current contact telephone number and a private or public email address on file with the Board. (4) Every applicant, licensee and temporary permit holder shall keep the name, address and telephone number of their current employer or place of business on file with the Board. (5) Every applicant, licensee and temporary permit holder shall keep a current designated mailing address on file with the Board. (6) Whenever an applicant, licensee or temporary permit holder legally changes their name, they shall notify the Board in writing within 30 days of the name change and provide the Board with legal documentation of the name change. (7) Whenever an applicant, licensee or temporary permit holder changes their home or mailing address, their employer or place of business, their contact telephone numberor their email address, they shall within 30 days, notify the Board in writing. Written notification may be by regular mail, email, facsimile or through online submission. (8) Unless requested for a public health or state health planning purpose or unless extenuating circumstances exist, the Board will withhold the home address, private electronic mail address and personal telephone number of a licensee. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 182.466(4) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 182.466(4), 688.070(1)(2), 688.080, 688.100 & 688.110 History: PTLB 3-2018, amend filed 08/16/2018, effective 09/01/2018 PTLB 2-2013, f. 11-26-13, cert. ef. 1-1-14 PTLB 1-2010, f. 2-16-10, cert. ef. 3-1-10 PTLB 3-2005, f. 12-29-05, cert. ef. 1-1-06 PTLB 2-2004, f. & cert. ef. 12-29-04
848-010-0010 Approval of Schools of Physical Therapy All schools for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants that are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), are considered approved schools of physical therapy. A school shall be considered to be an approved school of physical therapy within the meaning of this section if the school was accredited as above at the time the licensure applicant graduated. At its sole discretion, and on a case-by-case basis, the Board may grant licensure to an applicant who has graduated from a school of physical therapy if, at the time of his/her graduation, the school is a candidate for accreditation and subsequently is granted the accreditation. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.160 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.050, 688.055, 688.070 & 688.080 History: PTLB 2-2013, f. 11-26-13, cert. ef. 1-1-14 PTLB 9-2004, f. & cert. ef. 12-29-04 PTLB 3-2003, f. & cert. ef. 8-22-03 PT 4-1997, f. & cert. ef. 8-5-97 PT 1-1989, f. & cert. ef. 8-8-89 PT 1-1979, f. & ef. 2-14-79 PT 11, f. & ef. 12-28-77 PT 2, f. 8-22-74, ef. 9-25-74
848-010-0020 Endorsement of Out-of-State Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants not licensed in the State of Oregon may be licensed by endorsement if they comply with all of the following: (1) File a completed application form, pay a non-refunable application fee and submit required documents. All applications are valid for six months from the date first received by the Board. (2) Are at least 18 years of age. (3) Are graduates of an approved school for physical therapists or physical therapist assistants as provided in OAR 848-010-0010 and 848-010-0015(3). (4) At the time of application, applicant holds a valid, unrestricted license in any other state or territory of the United States. (5) Have passed the physical therapist or physical therapist assistant examination provided by a Board-approved examination service. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.160 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.080 History: PTLB 3-2020, temporary amend filed 09/10/2020, effective 09/10/2020 through 03/08/2021 PTLB 3-2018, amend filed 08/16/2018, effective 09/01/2018 PTLB 2-2013, f. 11-26-13, cert. ef. 1-1-14 PTLB 1-2012, f. 2-9-12, cert. ef. 3-1-12 PTLB 2-2008, f. 12-16-08, cert. ef. 1-2-09 PTLB 4-2005, f. 12-29-05, cert. ef. 1-1-06 PTLB 9-2004, f. & cert. ef. 12-29-04 PT 3-1996, f. & cert. ef. 9-5-96 PT 1-1996, f. 1-16-96, cert. ef. 2-1-96 PT 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 10-2-90 PT 1-1990(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-16-90 PT 1-1989, f. & cert. ef. 8-8-89 PT 1-1984, f. & ef. 5-3-84 PT 1-1983, f. & ef. 1-5-83 PT 1-1979, f. & ef. 2-14-79 PT 5, f. 12-20-74, ef. 1-11-75 PT 2, f. 8-22-74, ef. 9-25-74
848-010-0022 Endorsement of Out-of-State Foreign Educated Physical Therapists A foreign educated physical therapist not licensed in the State of Oregon may be licensed by endorsement if the applicant meets or fulfills the requirements of subsections (1), (2), (4) and (5) of OAR 848-010-0020 and the Board receives all of the following additional items: (1) A certified copy of the Course Work Tool (CWT) used by a physical therapy licensing authority of a state or territory of the United States to make the determination to issue a license in that state or territory. The report must indicate that the applicant’s foreign physical therapy education was determined to be substantially equivalent to the education of a physical therapist who graduated from an accredited physical therapy program approved by the Oregon Board pursuant to ORS 688.050(2). To determine substantial equivalency, the approved credentialing evaluation agency shall use the appropriate CWT adopted by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy. The appropriate CWT means the CWT in place at the time the foreign educated physical therapist graduated from their physical therapy program. The licensing authority of the state or territory must certify the report and must send it directly to the Oregon Board. (2) A foreign educated physical therapist who does not meet the requirements of this section may apply for licensure under OAR 848-010-0015(3). Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.160 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 668.160(6)(c) History: OBPT 1-2024, amend filed 04/25/2024, effective 04/25/2024 OBPT 6-2023, temporary amend filed 09/27/2023, effective 09/27/2023 through 03/24/2024 PTLB 1-2010, f. 2-16-10, cert. ef. 3-1-10 PTLB 2-2008, f. 12-16-08, cert. ef. 1-2-09
848-010-0027 Temporary Permit for Military Spouse (1) To qualify for a temporary permit to practice under this section, a military spouse must: (a) Be the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is stationed in Oregon. (b) Hold a qualified license. For the purpose of this rule, a qualified license means a current, unrestricted license to practice in good standing as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant in another US state or jurisdiction that the Board determines has licensure requirements that are substantially similar to Oregon requirements for licensure. To be considered substantially similar, the licensure requirements of the other US state or jurisdiction must include at minimum: (A) Verification of graduation from a CAPTE accredited educational program of physical therapy. (B) Verification of passage of the NPTE exam; (C) A fingerprint-based criminal background check; (D) Verification of any other health practitioner licenses held; and; (E) Continuing Competence (Continuing Education) requirements. (c) Demonstrate competency to practice by providing sufficient proof that individual received a passing score on the Oregon Jurisprudence Exam (OR-JAM). (2) A temporary permit to practice under this section will be granted upon completion and acceptance of: (a) A completed military spouse application form; (b) Payment of application fee as listed in OAR 848-005-0020; (c) Submittal of proof that the individual is the spouse of an active duty member of the US Armed Forces; (d) Submittal of proof of spouse’s active military duty order in Oregon; (e) Passing score on OR-JAM; (f) Verification of the substantial equivalency of licensure requirements of the qualifying license held in other US state or jurisdiction. (3) A temporary permit to practice under this section is valid until the earliest of the following: (a) Two years after the date of issuance; (b) The date the spouse of the person to whom the permit was issued completes their term of service in this state; (c) The date the person’s qualifying license issued by another state or jurisdiction expires, is revoked, suspended, or otherwise no longer valid. (4) An individual granted a temporary permit to practice under this section, who subsequently applies for application by endorsement under OAR 848-010-0020 within 60 days of the issue date of the temporary permit may apply the temporary permit fee to the cost of application by endorsement. (5) An individual granted a temporary permit to practice under this section is required to comply with all statutes and rules that apply to an individual licensed as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant, with the exception of: (a) Individuals are not eligible for a compact privilege. (b) Individuals do not need to complete the continuing competency requirements in OAR 848-035-0020. Statutory/Other Authority: 2019 Oregon Laws Chapters 142, 626 Statutes/Other Implemented: 2019 Oregon Laws Chapters 142, 626 History: PTLB 7-2019, adopt filed 12/20/2019, effective 01/01/2020
848-010-0033 Renewal Of License Required (1) All physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licenses lapse on March 31 of each even numbered year, regardless of the initial issue date. Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants must renew their licenses to practice effective April 1 of each even numbered year. A license is considered lapsed if a completed renewal application is postmarked or electronically received after March 31 of an even number year. A person whose license has lapsed must immediately stop practicing as a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant and shall not practice until the license is renewed. (2) The renewal period shall be January through March 31st of an even number year. The Board will attempt to provide renewal notification to all current licensees during the month of January. (3) If the completed license renewal application is postmarked or received by the Board after March 31st, in addition to the license renewal fee, the licensee is subject to a lapsed license renewal fee as provided in OAR 848-005-0020(1)(e). (4) A licensed physical therapist must complete the renewal application process and pay the renewal fee provided in OAR 848-005-0020(1)(c). (5) A licensed physical therapist assistant must complete the renewal application process and pay the renewal fee provided in OAR 848-005-0020(1)(d). (6) Each currently licensed physical therapist and physical therapist assistant must complete the continuing competence requirements as provided in Division 35 of these rules before they may renew. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.110 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.110 History: PTLB 3-2018, amend filed 08/16/2018, effective 09/01/2018 PTLB 3-2015, f. 9-9-15, cert. ef. 1-1-16 PTLB 2-2013, f. 11-26-13, cert. ef. 1-1-14 PTLB 1-2007, f. 3-13-07, cert. ef. 4-1-07 PTLB 4-2005, f. 12-29-05, cert. ef. 1-1-06 PTLB 9-2004, f. & cert. ef. 12-29-04
848-010-0044 Grounds for Refusal to License an Applicant After notice and opportunity for hearing as provided in ORS 688.145, the Board may refuse to license, or may limit or restrict the license of an applicant who: (1) Is not a person of good moral character as provided in OAR 848-045-0020(2)(i); (2) Willfully made a false statement on the application; (3) Failed to disclose requested information or provided false or materially misleading information on the application or during the process of applying for a license or temporary permit; (4) Has practiced physical therapy without a license or has purported to be a therapist in violation of ORS 688.020; (5) Has a mental, emotional or physical condition which impairs the applicant's ability or competency to practice physical therapy in a manner consistent with the public health and safety; (6) Has an addiction to or a dependency on alcohol, legend drugs or controlled substances which impairs the applicant's ability or competency to practice physical therapy in a manner consistent with the public health and safety; (7) Has been disciplined or had an application for licensure refused by another Oregon state licensing board or out-of-state licensing board for an act which if committed in Oregon would be grounds for discipline under ORS 688.140 or OAR 848-045-0020; (8) Has been convicted of violating any federal law or state law relating to controlled substances, subject to the provisions of ORS 670.280(2); or (9) Has been convicted of any crime that is a felony or misdemeanor under the laws of any state or of the United States, subject to the provisions of ORS 670.280(2). Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.160 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.100 History: PTLB 2-2013, f. 11-26-13, cert. ef. 1-1-14 PTLB 2-2008, f. 12-16-08, cert. ef. 1-2-09 PTLB 4-2005, f. 12-29-05, cert. ef. 1-1-06 PTLB 9-2004, f. & cert. ef. 12-29-04
848-015-0010 Definitions (1) Under ORS 688.010(4), a physical therapist assistant is defined as a person who assists a physical therapist in the administration of physical therapy. The physical therapist assistant's function is to assist the physical therapist in patient-related activities and to perform delegated procedures that are commensurate with the physical therapist assistant's education, training, experience, and skill. (2) “Supervising physical therapist” means either the last physical therapist to see the patient, or the physical therapist designated as in charge of the patient on the day the patient is being treated. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.160 & 688.055 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.020, 688.040, 688.055, 688.070, 688.080 & 688.090 History: PTLB 1-2007, f. 3-13-07, cert. ef. 4-1-07 PTLB 5-2005, f. 12-29-05, cert. ef. 1-1-06 PTLB 3-2004, f. & cert. ef. 12-29-04