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NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-27.21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-27.21 - Election of officers; meetings.

45:9-27.21 Election of officers; meetings.  12. The committee shall annually elect from among its members a president and vice-president. The committee shall meet six times a year and may hold additional meetings as necessary to discharge its duties. In addition to such meetings, the committee shall meet at the call of the president, the board, or the Attorney General. L.1991, c.378, s.12; amended 1992, c.102, s.7; 2015, c.224, s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-27.22 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-27.22 - Executive Director

45:9-27.22. Executive Director  13. An Executive Director of the committee shall be appointed by the director and shall serve at the director's pleasure. The salary of the Executive Director shall be determined by the director within the limits of available funds. The director shall be empowered within the limits of available funds to hire any assistants and confidential investigative personnel as are necessary to administer this act.  L.1991,c.378,s.13; amended 1992,c.102,s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-27.23 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-27.23 - Powers, duties.

45:9-27.23 Powers, duties.  14. a. The committee may have the following powers and duties, as delegated by the board: (1) to evaluate and pass upon the qualifications of candidates for licensure; (2) to take disciplinary action, in accordance with P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.), against a physician assistant who violates any provision of this act; and (3) (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2015, c.224) (4) subject to the requirements of section 16 of P.L.1991, c.378 (C.45:9-27.25), to adopt standards for and approve continuing education programs. b. In addition to the powers and duties specified in subsection a. of this section, the committee may make recommendations to the board regarding any subjects pertinent to this act or to the practice of physician assistants. L.1991, c.378, s.14; amended 1992, c.102, s.9; 2015, c.224, s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-27.25 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-27.25 - Continuing professional education

45:9-27.25. Continuing professional education  16. a. The board, or the committee if so delegated by the board, shall: (1) approve only such continuing professional education programs as are available to all physician assistants in this State on a reasonable nondiscriminatory basis. Programs may be held within or without this State, but shall be held so as to enable physician assistants in all areas of the State to attend;  (2) establish standards for continuing professional education programs, including the specific subject matter and content of courses of study and the selection of instructors;  (3) accredit educational programs offering credits towards the continuing professional education requirements; and  (4) establish the number of credits of continuing professional education required of each applicant for license renewal. Each credit shall represent or be equivalent to one hour of actual course attendance, or in the case of those electing an alternative method of satisfying the requirements of this act, shall be approved by the board and certified pursuant to procedures established for that purpose.  b. The board may, at its discretion: (1) waive the requirements of paragraph (2) of subsection b. of section 4 of this act for due cause; and  (2) accredit courses with non-hourly attendance, including home study courses, with appropriate procedures for the issuance of credit upon satisfactory proof of the completion of such courses.  c. If any applicant for renewal of registration completes a number of credit hours in excess of the number established pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection a. of this section, the excess credit may, at the discretion of the board, be applicable to the continuing education requirement for the following biennial renewal period but shall not be applicable thereafter.  L.1991,c.378,s.16; amended 1992,c.102,s.11.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-27.25a (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-27.25a - Continuing education for physician assistant relative to opiods.

45:9-27.25a Continuing education for physician assistant relative to opiods.  20. a. The State Board of Medical Examiners shall require that the number of credits of continuing medical education required of each person licensed as a physician assistant, as a condition of biennial renewal pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1991, c.378 (C.45:9-27.13), include one credit of educational programs or topics concerning prescription opioid drugs, including responsible prescribing practices, alternatives to opioids for managing and treating pain, and the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion. The continuing medical education requirement in this subsection shall be subject to the provisions of section 16 of P.L.1991, c.378 (C.45:9-27.25), including, but not limited to, the authority of the board to waive the provisions of this section for a specific individual if the board deems it is appropriate to do so. b. The State Board of Medical Examiners, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt such rules and regulations as are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this section. L.2017, c.28, s.20.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-27.25b (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-27.25b - Continuing medication education to include programs on end-of-life care; rules, regulations.

45:9-27.25b Continuing medication education to include programs on end-of-life care; rules, regulations.  9. a. The State Board of Medical Examiners shall require that the number of credits of continuing medical education required of each person licensed as a physician assistant, as a condition of biennial renewal pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1991, c.378 (C.45:9-27.13), include two credits of educational programs on topics related to end-of-life care. The continuing medical education requirement in this subsection shall be subject to the provisions of section 16 of P.L.1991, c.378 (C.45:9-27.25), including, but not limited to, the authority of the board to waive the provisions of this section for a specific individual if the board deems it is appropriate to do so. b. The State Board of Medical Examiners, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt such rules and regulations as are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this section. L.2019, c.218, s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-27.25c (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-27.25c - Certain physician assistants required to attend education program concerning bias.

45:9-27.25c Certain physician assistants required to attend education program concerning bias.  3. The State Board of Medical Examiners shall require that the number of credits of continuing medical education required of each person licensed as a physician assistant who provides perinatal treatment and care to pregnant persons, as a condition of biennial renewal pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1991, c.378 (C.45:9-27.13), include one credit of educational programs or topics concerning explicit and implicit bias, which educational programs and topics shall meet the requirements for a training program set forth in subsection b. of section 1 of P.L.2021, c.79 (C.26:2H-12.108). The continuing medical education requirement in this subsection shall be subject to the provisions of section 16 of P.L.1991, c.378 (C.45:9-27.25) . L.2021, c.79, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-27.26 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-27.26 - Powers, duties of board.

45:9-27.26 Powers, duties of board.  17. In consultation with the committee, the board shall, in addition to such other powers and duties as it may possess by law: a. Administer and enforce the provisions of P.L.1991, c.378 (C.45:9-27.10 et seq.); b. Adopt and promulgate rules and regulations, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), to effectuate the purposes of P.L.1991, c.378 (C.45:9-27.10 et seq.); c. Establish professional standards for persons licensed under P.L.1991, c.378 (C.45:9-27.10 et seq.); d. Conduct hearings pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), except that the board shall have the right to administer oaths to witnesses, and shall have the power to issue subpoenas for the compulsory attendance of witnesses and the production of pertinent books, papers, or records; e. Conduct proceedings before any board, agency, or court of competent jurisdiction for the enforcement of the provisions of P.L.1991, c.378 (C.45:9-27.10 et seq.); f. Evaluate and pass upon the qualifications of candidates for licensure; g. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2015, c.224) h. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2015, c.224) i. Subject to the requirements of section 16 of P.L.1991, c.378 (C.45:9-27.25), establish standards for and approve continuing education programs; and j. Have the enforcement powers provided pursuant to P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.). L.1991, c.378, s.17; amended 1992, c.102, s.12; 2015, c.224, s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-27.27 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-27.27 - Enforcement

45:9-27.27. Enforcement  18. The provisions of the uniform enforcement law, P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.), shall apply to this act. The authority of the board may be delegated to the committee at the discretion of the board.  L.1991,c.378,s.18; amended 1992,c.102,s.13.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-27.28 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-27.28 - Fees for licenses

45:9-27.28. Fees for licenses  19. a. The board shall by rule or regulation establish, prescribe or change the fees for licenses, renewals of licenses or other services provided by the board or the committee pursuant to the provisions of this act. Licenses shall be issued for a period of two years and be biennially renewable, provided however, that the board may, in order to stagger the expiration dates thereof, provide that those licenses first issued or renewed after the effective date of this act shall expire and become void on a date fixed by the board, not sooner than six months nor later than 29 months after the date of issue.  b. Fees shall be established, prescribed or changed by the board pursuant to subsection a. of this section to the extent as is necessary to defray all proper expenses incurred by the committee, the board and any staff employed to administer this act. However, fees shall not be fixed at a level that will raise amounts in excess of the amount estimated to be so required.  c. All fees and any fines imposed by the board shall be paid to the board and shall be forwarded to the State Treasurer and become part of the General Fund.  d. There shall be annually appropriated to the Department of Law and Public Safety for the use of the board such sums as shall be necessary to implement and effectuate the provisions of this act.  L.1991,c.378,s.19; amended 1992,c.102,s.14.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.11 - Short title

45:9-37.11. Short title  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Physical Therapist Licensing Act of 1983." L.1983, c. 296, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.12 - Legislative findings and declarations

45:9-37.12. Legislative findings and declarations  The Legislature finds and declares that the public interest requires the regulation of the practice of physical therapy and the establishment of clear licensure standards for physical therapists; and that the health and welfare of the citizens of this State will be protected by identifying to the public those individuals who are qualified and legally authorized to practice physical therapy. L.1983, c. 296, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.14 - Practice not to authorize other practices.

45:9-37.14 Practice not to authorize other practices.  4. a. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2003, c.18). b. Nothing in P.L.1983, c.296 (C.45:9-37.11 et seq.), shall be construed to authorize the interpretation of data for the purpose of diagnosing disease, organic condition or the practice of medicine and surgery, chiropractic, podiatry, occupational therapy, or prosthetics by any person not licensed to do so pursuant to Title 45 of the Revised Statutes. c. Nothing in P.L.1983, c.296 (C.45:9-37.11 et seq.), shall authorize the practice of dentistry by any person not licensed to do so pursuant to chapter 6 of Title 45 of the Revised Statutes. L.1983,c.296,s.4; amended 2003, c.18, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.15 - State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

45:9-37.15 State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.  5. There is created within the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety the State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. The board shall consist of 11 members who are residents of the State, two of whom shall be public members and one of whom shall be a State executive department member appointed pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1971, c.60 (C.45:1-2.1 et seq.). Of the remaining eight members six shall be licensed physical therapists who have been actively engaged in the practice of physical therapy in this State for at least five years immediately preceding their appointment, one shall be a licensed physical therapist assistant who has been actively engaged in practice as a physical therapist assistant for at least five years immediately preceding his appointment, and one shall be a physician licensed to practice medicine and surgery pursuant to chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Revised Statutes. The Governor shall appoint members to the board with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Governor shall appoint each member for a term of three years, except that of the physical therapist members first appointed, two shall serve for terms of three years, two shall serve for terms of two years and two shall serve for a term of one year. Each member shall hold office until the member's successor has been qualified. Any vacancy in the membership of the board shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner provided for the original appointment. No member of the board may serve more than two successive terms in addition to any unexpired term to which the member has been appointed. Upon a vacancy in the membership of the board, any professional association of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, or individual, may submit recommendations to the Governor for his consideration. The Governor may remove any member of the board for cause, which may include, but shall not be limited to, professional misconduct and repeated failure to attend board meetings. L.1983,c.296,s.5; amended 2003, c.18, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.16 - Compensation and reimbursement of expenses

45:9-37.16. Compensation and reimbursement of expenses  Members of the board shall be compensated and reimbursed for expenses and provided with office and meeting facilities pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1977, c. 285 (C. 45:1-2.5). L.1983, c. 296, s. 6.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.17 - Officers; meetings

45:9-37.17. Officers; meetings  The board shall annually elect from among its members a chairman, vice-chairman and a secretary. The board shall meet twice per year and may hold additional meetings as necessary to discharge its duties. L.1983, c. 296, s. 7.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.20 - Supervision of physical therapist assistants; guidelines.

45:9-37.20 Supervision of physical therapist assistants; guidelines.  10. a. No physical therapist shall supervise more physical therapist assistants at any one time than in the opinion of the board can be adequately supervised. Under usual circumstances the maximum number of physical therapist assistants that may be supervised by a physical therapist shall be two, except that, upon application, the board may permit the supervision of a greater number of physical therapist assistants if it feels there would be adequate supervision and the public health and safety would be served. b. A licensed physical therapist assistant may initiate patient physical therapy treatment consistent with the role of a physical therapist assistant, as defined by the board or otherwise provided in P.L.1983, c.296 (C.45:9-37.11 et seq.) or P.L.2003, c.18 (C.45:9-37.34b et al.), only at the discretion of, and under the direct or general supervision of, a licensed physical therapist, as specified in P.L.2017, c.121 (C.45:9-37.34g et al.). A licensed physical therapist shall make an onsite visit and actively participate in the treatment of the patient at least every six patient visits or every 14 days, whichever occurs first. c. When supervising a physical therapist assistant in any off-site setting, the following requirements shall be observed: (1) A physical therapist shall be accessible by telecommunications to the physical therapist assistant at all times while the physical therapist assistant is treating patients. (2) There shall be regularly scheduled and documented conferences or communications between the physical therapist and the physical therapist assistant regarding patients, the frequency of which is determined by the needs of the patient and the needs of the physical therapist assistant. (3) In those situations in which a physical therapist assistant is involved in the care of a patient, a supervisory visit by the physical therapist is to be made: upon the physical therapist assistant's request for a reexamination; when a change in the plan of care is needed; prior to any planned discharge; and in response to a change in the patient's medical status. d. Within 180 days following the enactment of P.L.2017, c.121 (C.45:9-37.34g et al.), the board shall establish guidelines concerning the general supervision of physical therapist assistants, including, but not limited to: (1) On-site review of the plan of care with appropriate revision or termination, completed during a regular physical therapist visit; and (2) Evaluation of the need for, and a recommendation regarding, utilization of outside resources. L.1983, c.296, s.10; amended 2003, c.18, s.6; 2017, c.121, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.21 - Division of fees, payments for referrals.

45:9-37.21 Division of fees, payments for referrals.  11. No physical therapist or physical therapist assistant shall engage directly or indirectly in the division, transferring, assigning, rebating or refunding of fees received for professional services or pay or accept fees or commissions for referrals for professional services; however, nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit physical therapists who are members of a professional association or other business entity, properly organized pursuant to law, from making a division of fees among themselves as determined by contract to be necessary to defray joint operating costs or pay salaries, benefits, or other compensation to employees. L.1983,c.296,s.11; amended 2003, c.18, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.22 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.22 - Requirements for licensure as physical therapist.

45:9-37.22 Requirements for licensure as physical therapist.  12. To be eligible for licensure as a physical therapist, an applicant shall: a. Have completed a program in physical therapy from an accredited college or university which has been approved by the board; b. Successfully complete a written examination approved by the board; c. Possess at least a master's degree from an accredited college or university, except for an applicant who prior to January 1, 2003, possessed a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; d. Have experience satisfactory to the board, in accordance with regulations of the board; e. Be at least 18 years of age; f. Be of good moral character; and g. Meet such other requirements as may be established by the board by regulation. L.1983,c.296,s.12; amended 2003, c.18, s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.23 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.23 - Licensing of graduate of foreign school.

45:9-37.23 Licensing of graduate of foreign school.  13. An applicant for licensure who is a graduate of a foreign school of physical therapy shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant: a. Has completed a course of study in physical therapy which is substantially equivalent to that provided in an accredited program approved by the board; b. Has successfully completed a written examination approved by the board; and c. Is a graduate of a recognized college or university. L.1983,c.296,s.13; amended 2003, c.18, s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.24 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.24 - Application, renewal, reinstatement fees.

45:9-37.24 Application, renewal, reinstatement fees.  14. a. A fee established by the board by regulation shall accompany each application for licensure. Licenses shall expire biennially at a time established by the board and may be renewed upon submission of a renewal application to the board. If the renewal fee is not paid by the designated date, the license shall automatically expire, but may be reinstated by the board within two years of its expiration date upon payment of a reinstatement fee. The license fee payable to the board for a new or reinstated license may be pro rated at the discretion of the board. Reinstatement of a license may include a requirement that renewal of a lapsed license be renewed under the procedures established for initial licensure. b. Fees shall be established, prescribed or changed by the board for examinations, licensure and other services performed pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1974, c.46 (C.45:1-3.2). c. All fees and any fines imposed by the board shall be paid to the board and shall be forwarded to the State Treasurer and be part of the General Fund. L.1983,c.296,s.14; amended 2003, c.18, s.10.