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V.I. Code tit. 27, § 165b (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter VIII - Physical Therapy|§ 165b. Powers and duties of Board

 The Board shall: (1) Evaluate the qualifications of physical therapist and physical therapist assistant applicants for licensure; (2) Provide for the examination of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants; (3) Issue licenses to persons who meet the qualifications of this subchapter; (4) Regulate the practice of physical therapy by interpreting and enforcing this subchapter; (5) Issue advisory opinions upon request regarding this subchapter; (6) Adopt and revise rules consistent with this subchapter. Such rules, when lawfully adopted, have the effect of law; (7) Establish mechanisms for assessing the continuing professional competence of physical therapists to practice physical therapy; (8) Establish mechanisms for assessing the continuing professional competence of physical therapist assistants to practice physical therapy; (9) Establish and collect fees for sustaining the necessary operation and expenses of the Board; (10) Maintain a current list of all persons regulated under this subchapter. This information includes the person’s name, current business and residential address, email address, telephone numbers, and license number; (11) Provide information to the public regarding the complaint process; (12) Report final disciplinary action taken against a licensee to a national disciplinary database recognized by the Board or as required by law; (13) Report information of alleged unlawful conduct by licensees, unlicensed individuals, other health care providers and entities to the appropriate county, state or federal authority; and (14) Publish, at least annually, Board rulings, opinions, and interpretations of statutes or rules in order to guide persons regulated pursuant to this subchapter.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 165d (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter VIII - Physical Therapy|§ 165d. Examinations

 (a) The Board shall provide for examinations to applicants who comply with section 165c of this subchapter. (b) The physical therapist examination must be a national examination that tests entry-level competence related to physical therapy theory, examination and evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment intervention, prevention and consultation. (c) The physical therapist assistant examination must test for requisite knowledge and skills in the technical application of physical therapy services. (d) If the Board determines that an applicant has engaged, or has attempted to engage, in conduct that subverts or undermines the integrity of the examination process, the Board may disqualify the applicant from taking or retaking the examination for a specified period of time.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 165e (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter VIII - Physical Therapy|§ 165e. Issuance of license after examination

 The Board shall issue a license to each applicant who passes the examination in accordance with standards fixed by it and who is not disqualified to receive a license under the provisions of section 165i of this subchapter.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 165f (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter VIII - Physical Therapy|§ 165f. Issuance of license without examination

 On payment to the Board of a fee of $15, and on submission of a written application on forms provided by the Board, the Board shall issue a license without examination to: (1) a person filing said application within 6 months from the effective date of this Act who presents evidence satisfactory to the Board that he meets the qualifications set forth in this subchapter and that he was practicing physical therapy in the Virgin Islands on the effective date of this subchapter; (2) a person who is licensed or otherwise registered as a physical therapist by another state of the United States of America, or the District of Columbia, if the requirements for license or registration in such state or District were at the date of his license or registration by such state substantially equal to the requirements set forth in this subchapter.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 165g (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter VIII - Physical Therapy|§ 165g. Temporary licenses

 On payment to the Board of a fee of $10, and the submission of a written application on forms provided by it, the Board shall issue without examination, a temporary license to practice physical therapy in the Virgin Islands for a period not to exceed one year to any person who meets the qualifications set forth in section 165c of this subchapter upon submission to the Board that he is in the Virgin Islands on a temporary basis to assist in a case of medical emergency or to engage in a special physical therapy project. Upon the submission of a written application on forms provided by it, the Board shall also issue a temporary license to a person who has applied for a license under the provisions of section 165c of this subchapter, and who is, in the judgment of the Board, eligible to take the examination provided for in section 165d of this subchapter. Such temporary license shall be available to an applicant only with respect to his first application for a license and such license shall expire when the Board makes a final determination with respect to said application.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 165h (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter VIII - Physical Therapy|§ 165h. Renewal or reinstatement of license

 (a) All licenses issued by the Board shall expire on the 31st day of December of the second year next succeeding the issuance thereof. A license may be renewed on the payment to the Board of a fee of $200.00 for physical therapists, and $100 for physical therapists assistants on or before January 1st of each year and if said fee is not paid by that date, the license shall automatically expire. A license which has thus expired, may within five years of its expiration date, be renewed on the payment to the Board of a fee of $250.00, in addition to the annual license fee for each year or part thereof during which the license was ineffective and the payment of a restoration fee of $10. After said five-year period such license may be renewed only by complying with the provisions herein relating to the issuance of an original license. (b) The Board may reinstate a lapsed license upon completion of a reinstatement application including payment of a fee set by the Board. (c) If a physical therapist’s license or a physical therapist assistant’s license has lapsed for two or more renewal periods, that person shall demonstrate to the Board’s satisfaction competence to practice physical therapy by one or more of the following as determined by the Board: (1) Practice for a specified time under a restricted license; (2) Complete prescribed remedial courses; (3) Pass all examinations approved by the Board; and (4) Provide proof of licensed practice in another jurisdiction. (d) The Board may reinstate a revoked license evidence of satisfactory completion of all requirements for reinstatement that were stipulated in a consent order at the time of revocation. The Board may further require evidence of a physical therapist’s competence to practice physical therapy through one or more of the activities specified in section 165h(c) of this subchapter.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 165j (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter VIII - Physical Therapy|§ 165j. Fees

 All fees collected by the Board shall be deposited in the general fund of the Virgin Islands through the Commissioner of Health.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 165l (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter VIII - Physical Therapy|§ 165l. Exemptions from licensure

 (a) This subchapter does not restrict a person licensed under any other law of this Territory from engaging in the profession or practice for which that person is licensed if that person does not represent, imply or claim that he is a physical therapist, physical therapist assistant. (b) The following persons are exempt from the licensure requirements of this subchapter when engaged in the following activities: (1) A person in an entry-level professional education program approved by the Board who is satisfying supervised clinical education requirements related to the person’s physical therapist education while under on-site supervision of a physical therapist; (2) A physical therapist who is practicing in the United States Armed Services, United States Public Health Service or Veterans Administration pursuant to federal regulations for licensure of health care providers; (3) A physical therapist who is licensed in another jurisdiction of the United States or credentialed to practice physical therapy in another country if that person is teaching, demonstrating or providing physical therapy services in connection with teaching or participating in an educational seminar of no more than 60 days in a calendar year; (4) A physical therapist who is licensed in another jurisdiction of the United States if that person is providing consultation by means of telecommunication, as defined in § 165a(k) of this subchapter, to a physical therapist licensed under this subchapter; (5) A physical therapist who is licensed in a jurisdiction of the United States or credentialed in another country, if that person by contract or employment is providing physical therapy to individuals affiliated with or employed by established athletic teams, athletic organizations or performing arts companies temporarily practicing, competing or performing in the territory for no more than 60 days in a calendar year; and (6) A physical therapist who is licensed in a jurisdiction of the United States and who enters the Territory to provide physical therapy during a declared local or national disaster or emergency. This exemption applies for no longer than 60 days following the declaration of the emergency. In order to be eligible for this exemption the physical therapist shall notify the Board of their intent to practice. (c) A physical therapist assistant who is certified or licensed in a jurisdiction of the United States and is assisting a physical therapist engaged specifically in activities related to subsection (b), paragraphs (2), (3), (5) and (6) of this section is exempt from the requirement of licensure under this subchapter.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 165m (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter VIII - Physical Therapy|§ 165m. Change of name, address or telephone number

 Each licensee is responsible for reporting a name change and changes in business and home address, email address and telephone numbers to the Board within 30 days of the change.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 165n (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter VIII - Physical Therapy|§ 165n. Reporting violations; immunity

 (a) A person, including, but not limited to, a licensee, corporation, insurance company, health care organization or health care facility and Territorial governmental agencies, shall report to the Board any conviction or determination by an agency or court that a licensee has committed an act that constitutes a violation of section 165k(c) of this subchapter. (b) The Board shall not disclose the identity of a person who provides information unless such information is essential to proceedings conducted pursuant to section 165k(d) of this subchapter, or unless required by a court of law.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 165o (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter VIII - Physical Therapy|§ 165o. Rights of consumers

 (a) The public shall have access to the following information: (1) A list of licensees that includes place of employment, business address and telephone number of record, license number, date of license expiration and status of license; (2) A list of final disciplinary actions taken by the Board; and (3) The address, website, email and phone number of the Board. (b) Each licensee shall display a copy of his license in a location accessible to public view and produce a copy immediately upon request. (c) Each licensee shall provide the public with information on how to file a complaint with the Board against a licensee by placing signs in the lobby, in waiting rooms and in the reception area of all offices and shall produce a copy immediately upon request. (d) Any person may submit a complaint regarding any licensee, or any other person potentially in violation of this subchapter. Confidentiality must be maintained subject to law. (e) The home address, email address and home telephone numbers of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants are not public records and must be kept confidential by the Board unless they are the only addresses and telephone numbers of record. (f) A patient has freedom of choice in selection of services and products. (g) Information relating to the physical therapist-patient relationship is confidential and shall not be communicated to a third party who is not involved in that patient’s care without the written authorization of the patient, or patients parent or guardian if the patient is a minor, or patients legal guardian if the patient is adjudicated incompetent. The physical therapist-patient privilege does not extend to cases in which the physical therapist has a duty to report information as required by law. (h) The Board shall keep all information relating to the receipt and investigation of complaints filed against licensees confidential until the information is disclosed in the course of the investigation or any subsequent proceeding or until disclosure is required by law. Patient records, including clinical records, files, any other report or oral statement relating to diagnostic findings or treatment of patients, any information from which a patient or the patient’s family might be identified, or information received and records or reports kept by the Board as a result of an investigation made pursuant to this subchapter shall not be available to the public and shall be kept confidential by the Board.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 166a (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter IX - Health Care Provider Malpractice|§ 166a. Application of subchapter

 To be qualified under the provisions of this subchapter, a health care provider must be covered by the Government of the Virgin Islands, Department of Health's Self-Insurance Retention Program or any other insurance policy as provided for in section 166e of this Title.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 166b (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter IX - Health Care Provider Malpractice|§ 166b. Limitation on recovery; punitive damages; wrongful death

 (a) The total amount recoverable for any injury of a patient may not exceed two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) per occurrence. (b) The only damages which may be awarded in an action under this subchapter are the following: (1) economic damages; and (2) noneconomic damages. (c) The total amount awarded for noneconomic damages for any injury to a patient as a result of a single occurrence in an action under this subchapter may not exceed seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000). (d) No punitive damages may be awarded in an action filed under this subchapter. (e) The maximum amounts specified in this section are inclusive of: (1) actual expenses up to the time of trial paid or payable or reimbursed or reimbursable from any other source for reasonable and necessary: (A) medical care; (B) custodial care; and (C) rehabilitation services; (2) estimated future expenses reimbursable or payable from any other sources for reasonable and necessary: (A) medical care; (B) custodial care; and (C) rehabilitation services; and (3) lost earnings paid or payable from any other source. (f) The recovery in an action for wrongful death of a patient shall be as provided in Title 5, section 76, Virgin Islands Code, and shall be subject to the same limitations on recovery as are provided for in this section.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 166c (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter IX - Health Care Provider Malpractice|§ 166c. Claim not assignable

 A patient's claim for compensation under this subchapter is not assignable.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 166d (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter IX - Health Care Provider Malpractice|§ 166d. Statute of limitations

 (a) No claim, whether in contract or tort, may be brought against a health care provider based upon professional services or health care rendered or which should have been rendered unless filed within two (2) years from the date of the alleged act, omission or neglect except that for such a claim against a health care provider for malpractice arising from a foreign object being left in a patient's body the time within which the claim must be filed shall be computed from the time the plaintiff discovers the presence of the foreign object or discovers facts which would reasonably lead to the discovery of the presence of the foreign object; Provided, That any malpractice claim brought under this subchapter may be filed within two years of the last treatment where there is continuous treatment for the same illness, injury or condition which gave rise to the alleged act, omission or neglect; Provided further, That a toll of the statute of limitations shall operate for any period during which the health care provider had actual knowledge of any act, omission or neglect or knowledge of facts which would reasonably indicate such act, omission or neglect which is the basis for a malpractice claim and failed to disclose such fact to the patient. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section and Title 5, section 36, Virgin Islands Code, a minor shall have until his sixth birthday to file a claim under this subchapter, or the period described in subsection (a) of this section, whichever period is longer. (c) Notwithstanding Title 5, Virgin Islands Code, section 36, any claim by a person, other than a minor, under legal disability to file a claim against a health care provider stemming from professional services or health care rendered, whether in contract or tort, based on an alleged act or omission or neglect which occurred prior to the effective date of this subchapter, shall be brought only within the longer of— (1) Two (2) years of the effective date of this subchapter, or (2) The period described in subsection (a) of this section.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 166f (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter IX - Health Care Provider Malpractice|§ 166f. Attorney's contingency fee

 (a) A contingency fee for an attorney representing a plaintiff prosecuting a medical malpractice claim shall not exceed twenty-five percent (25%). (b) The limit on an attorney's contingency fee required by this section is subject to the discretion of the court to increase or decrease said percentage.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 166g (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter IX - Health Care Provider Malpractice|§ 166g. Reporting and review of claims

 (a) All malpractice claims settled or adjudicated to final judgment shall be reported to the Commissioner of Health by the plaintiff's attorney and by the health care provider or his insurer within sixty (60) days following final disposition of the claim. The report to the Commissioner of Health shall state the following: (1) nature of the claim; (2)  (i) the amount of any settlement or judgment and the injury involved; or (ii) if plaintiff filed an action in court and did not recover any damages, the damages asserted and the alleged injury. (b) The Commissioner of Health shall forward the name of every health care provider, except a hospital, against whom a settlement is made or judgment is rendered under this subchapter to the appropriate board of professional registration and examination for review of the fitness of the health care provider to practice his profession. In each case the board shall review the health care provider's fitness to practice in the territory, and the board shall have the power, in appropriate cases, to take disciplinary action including— (1) censure; (2) imposition of probation for a determinate period; (3) suspension of the health care provider's license for a determinate period; (4) revocation of the license; and (5) requiring the health care provider to obtain supplementary or review education or training. (c) Review of the health care provider's fitness to practice shall be conducted in accordance with this chapter.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 166h (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter IX - Health Care Provider Malpractice|§ 166h. Liability of insurer controlled by this subchapter

 (a) Any provision in a policy attempting to limit or modify the liability of the insurer contrary to the provisions of this subchapter is void. (b) The policy procured pursuant to section 166e of this subchapter is deemed to include the following provisions, and any change which may be occasioned by legislation adopted by the Legislature as fully as if it were written therein: (1) The insurer assumes all obligations to pay an award imposed against its insured under the provisions of this subchapter; and (2) Any termination of the policy by cancellation is not effective as to patients claiming against the insured covered by the policy, unless at least thirty (30) days before the taking effect of the cancellation, a written notice giving the date upon which termination becomes effective has been received by the insured and the Commissioner of Insurance at their offices.