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AZ Rev Stat § 32-2003 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-2003 - Board; powers and duties

32-2003.  Board;  powers and duties A. The board shall: 1. Evaluate the qualifications of applicants for licensure and certification. 2. Provide for national examinations for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants and adopt passing scores for these examinations. 3. Issue licenses,  permits and certificates to persons who meet the requirements of this chapter. 4. Regulate the practice of physical therapy by interpreting and enforcing this chapter. 5. Adopt and revise rules to enforce this chapter. 6. Meet at least once each quarter in compliance with the open meeting requirements of title 38,  chapter 3,  article 3.1 and keep an official record of these meetings. 7. Establish the mechanisms for assessing continuing professional competence of physical therapists to engage in the practice of physical therapy and the competence of physical therapist assistants to work in the field of physical therapy. 8. At its first regular meeting after the start of each calendar year,  elect officers from among its members and as necessary to accomplish board business. 9. Provide for the timely orientation and training of new professional and public appointees to the board regarding board licensing and disciplinary procedures,  this chapter,  board rules and board procedures. 10. Maintain a current list of all persons regulated under this chapter. This list shall include the person's name,  current business and residential addresses,  telephone numbers and license or certificate number. 11. Subject to title 41,  chapter 4,  article 4,  employ necessary personnel to carry out the administrative work of the board. Board personnel are eligible to receive compensation pursuant to section 38-611. 12. Enter into contracts for services necessary for adequate enforcement of this chapter. 13. Report final disciplinary action taken against a licensee or a certificate holder to a national disciplinary database recognized by the board. 14. Publish,  at least annually,  final disciplinary actions taken against a licensee or a certificate holder. 15. Publish,  at least annually,  board rulings,  opinions and interpretations of statutes or rules in order to guide persons regulated pursuant to this chapter. 16. Not later than December 31 of each year,  submit a written report of its actions and proceedings to the governor. 17. Establish and collect fees. 18. Provide information to the public regarding the board,  its processes and consumer rights. B. The board may establish a committee or committees to assist it in carrying out its duties for a time prescribed by the board. The board may require a committee appointed pursuant to this subsection to make regular reports to the board.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-2004 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-2004 - Board of physical therapy fund; appropriation; deposit of receipts by board

32-2004.  Board of physical therapy fund;  appropriation;  deposit of receipts by board A. The board of physical therapy fund is established. The board shall administer the fund. B. Except as provided in section 32-2048,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  the board shall deposit ten per cent of all monies collected under this chapter in the state general fund and deposit the remaining ninety per cent in the board of physical therapy fund. C. Monies deposited in the physical therapy fund are subject to section 35-143.01.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-2021 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-2021 - Persons and activities not required to be licensed

32-2021.  Persons and activities not required to be licensed A. This chapter does not restrict a person who is licensed under any other law of this state from engaging in the profession or practice for which that person is licensed if that person does not claim to be a physical therapist or a provider of physical therapy. B. This chapter does not restrict the use of physical agents,  modalities or devices by persons qualified under this title to personally render or delegate the use of this treatment. C. The following persons are exempt from the licensure requirements of this chapter: 1. A person in a professional education program approved by the board who is satisfying supervised clinical education requirements related to the person's physical therapist or physical therapist assistant education while under the on-site supervision of a physical therapist. 2. A physical therapist who is practicing or a physical therapist assistant who is working in the United States armed services,  United States public health service or veterans administration pursuant to federal regulations for state licensure of health care providers. 3. A physical therapist who is licensed in another jurisdiction of the United States or a foreign educated physical therapist credentialed in another country if that person is performing physical therapy in connection with teaching or participating in an educational seminar for not more than sixty days in any twelve month period. 4. A physical therapist who is licensed in another jurisdiction of the United States or who is credentialed in another country if that person by contract or employment is providing physical therapy to persons who are affiliated with or employed by established athletic teams,  athletic organizations or performing arts companies temporarily practicing,  competing or performing in this state for not more than sixty days in a calendar year. 5. A physical therapist who is licensed in another jurisdiction of the United States and who enters this state to provide physical therapy to victims of a declared local,  state or national disaster or emergency. This exemption applies for the duration of the declared emergency but not longer than sixty days. The physical therapist must also register with the board before practicing.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-2023 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-2023 - Application; denial; hearing

32-2023.  Application;  denial;  hearing A. An applicant for licensure or certification shall file a completed application as required by the board. The applicant shall include the application fee prescribed in section 32-2029. B. The board may deny a license or certificate to an applicant,  a licensee or a certificate holder for any of the following: 1. Knowingly making a false statement of fact required to be revealed in the initial application,  renewal application or reinstatement application for a license or certificate. 2. Committing fraud in the procurement of a license or certificate. 3. Committing a felony,  whether or not involving moral turpitude,  or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. In either case conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction is conclusive evidence of the commission. 4. Attempting to engage in conduct that subverts or undermines the integrity of the examination or the examination process,  including using in any manner recalled or memorized examination questions from or with a person or entity,  failing to comply with all test center security procedures,  communicating or attempting to communicate with other examinees during the examination or copying or sharing examination questions or portions or questions. 5. Engaging in any conduct that would be considered a violation of section 32-2044. C. If the board denies an application because of deficiencies in an application or for a reason prescribed in subsection B of this section,  the board must inform an applicant of those specific deficiencies. On receipt of a written request by an applicant who disagrees with the board's decision to deny an application,  the board shall hold a hearing pursuant to title 41,  chapter 6,  article 10.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-2025 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-2025 - Interim permits

32-2025.  Interim permits A. If a foreign educated applicant satisfies the requirements of section 32-2022,  subsection B,  before the board issues a license it shall issue an interim permit to the applicant for the purpose of participating in a supervised clinical practice period. An applicant who fails the national examination is not eligible for an interim permit until the applicant passes the examination. B. If an applicant who has been educated in the United States satisfies the requirements of section 32-2022,  subsection A or D,  but the board determines that there is evidence that the applicant lacks the competence to practice as a physical therapist or work as a physical therapist assistant,  the board shall issue an interim permit to the applicant to allow that person to participate in a supervised clinical practice. C. The board may issue an interim permit for at least ninety days but not more than six months. D. An interim permit holder shall complete,  to the satisfaction of the board,  a period of clinical practice in a facility approved by the board and under the continuous and on-site supervision of a physical therapist who holds an unrestricted license issued pursuant to this chapter. E. At any time during an interim supervised clinical practice period,  the board may revoke an interim permit because of the permit holder's incompetence or for a violation of this chapter. Pursuant to title 41,  chapter 6,  article 10,  the board shall hold a hearing on request of a permit holder whose permit is revoked.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-2026 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-2026 - Licensure or certification by endorsement

32-2026.  Licensure or certification by endorsement A. The board shall issue a license to a physical therapist who has a valid unrestricted license from another jurisdiction of the United States if that person,  when granted the license,  met all of the requirements prescribed in section 32-2022,  subsection A or B and any applicable board rules. B. The board shall issue a certificate to a physical therapist assistant who has a valid unrestricted license or certificate from another jurisdiction of the United States if that person,  when granted the license or certificate,  meets all of the requirements prescribed in section 32-2022,  subsection D and any applicable board rules.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-2027 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-2027 - License or certificate renewal; suspension

32-2027.  License or certificate renewal;  suspension A. A licensee or certificate holder shall renew the license or certificate pursuant to board rules. Except as provided in section 32-4301,  a licensee or certificate holder who fails to renew the license or certificate on or before its expiration date shall not practice as a physical therapist or work as a physical therapist assistant in this state. B. The board shall administratively suspend a license or certificate if the licensee or certificate holder does not submit a complete application for renewal and pay the renewal fee pursuant to board rules.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-2028 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-2028 - Reinstatement of license or certificate

32-2028.  Reinstatement of license or certificate A. The board may reinstate a license or certificate that it suspended pursuant to section 32-2027,  subsection B on payment of a renewal fee and reinstatement fee and completion of the application process as prescribed by the board. B. If a person's license or certificate has been suspended pursuant to section 32-2027,  subsection B for more than three consecutive years,  the license or certificate expires and that person shall reapply for a license or certificate pursuant to section 32-2022 or 32-2026 and pay all applicable fees. The person must also demonstrate to the board's satisfaction competency by satisfying one or more of the following as prescribed by the board: 1. Practicing for a specified time under an interim permit. 2. Completing remedial courses. 3. Completing continuing competence requirements for the period of the lapsed license. 4. Passing an examination.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-2029 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-2029 - Fees

32-2029.  Fees The board shall establish and collect fees of not more than: 1. Three hundred dollars for an application for an original license or certificate. This fee is nonrefundable. 2. Three hundred dollars for a certificate of renewal of a license or certificate. 3. Three hundred dollars for an application for reinstatement of licensure. 4. Fifty dollars for each duplicate license or certificate.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-2031 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-2031 - Retired status; reinstatement to active status

32-2031.  Retired status;  reinstatement to active status A. The board shall place a licensee or certificate holder on retired status and waive the renewal fee and continuing competence requirements if a licensee or certificate holder presents a written affidavit to the board that the licensee or certificate holder has retired from the practice of physical therapy or from work as a physical therapist assistant,  is in good standing with the board and has paid all fees required by this chapter before the waiver. B. During the period of waiver pursuant to subsection A,  the retired licensee or certificate holder may not engage in the practice of physical therapy or work as a physical therapist assistant. C. A retired licensee or certificate holder must renew the retired license or certificate every two years by verifying the person's contact information and using the same schedule for renewal of an active license or certificate. The board may not charge a fee for renewal of a retired license or certificate. D. If a licensee or certificate holder fails to renew the retired status of the license or certificate on or before its expiration date,  the retired license or certificate expires. If the person seeks to reinstate the person's retired status after the retired license or certificate has expired,  the person must make a request for retired status pursuant to subsection A. E. The board may reinstate a retired licensee or certificate holder to active practice or work on payment of the renewal fee and presentation of evidence satisfactory to the board that the retired licensee or certificate holder is professionally able to engage in the practice of physical therapy or work as a physical therapist assistant and still possesses the professional knowledge required. If the retired licensee or certificate holder has held a retired license or certificate for more than three consecutive years,  the person must also demonstrate competency to the board's satisfaction by satisfying one or more of the following as prescribed by the board: 1. Practicing or working for a specified time under an interim permit. 2. Completing remedial courses. 3. Completing continuing competence requirements for the period of the retired license or certificate. 4. Passing an examination as prescribed by the board.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-2032 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-2032 - Inactive status; reinstatement to active status

32-2032.  Inactive status;  reinstatement to active status A. The board shall place a licensee or certificate holder on inactive status and waive the continuing competence requirements if a licensee or certificate holder presents a written affidavit to the board that the licensee or certificate holder is not currently engaged in the practice of physical therapy or working as a physical therapist assistant in this state,  is in good standing with the board and has paid all fees required by this chapter. B. During the period of inactive status pursuant to subsection A,  the inactive licensee or certificate holder may not engage in the practice of physical therapy or work as a physical therapist assistant in this state. C. A licensee or certificate holder on inactive status must renew the inactive license or certificate every two years using the same schedule for renewal of an active license or certificate. The board by rule shall prescribe the fee for the renewal of an inactive license or certificate. D. An inactive licensee or certificate holder who applies to the board for reinstatement to active licensure or certification within three years after the date the board issues a notice of inactive status must submit the full annual license renewal fee and prove to the board's satisfaction that the licensee or certificate holder has met continuing competence requirements as prescribed by the board by rule. E. An inactive licensee or certificate holder who applies to the board for reinstatement to active licensure or certification and who has not been actively engaged in the practice of physical therapy or working as a physical therapist assistant in this state for more than three consecutive years after the date the board issues a notice of inactive status must submit the full annual license renewal fee and demonstrate competency to the board's satisfaction by satisfying one or more of the following as prescribed by the board: 1. Practicing or working for a specified time under an interim permit. 2. Completing remedial courses. 3. Completing continuing competence requirements for the period of the inactive license or certificate. 4. Passing an examination.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-2041 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-2041 - Lawful practice

32-2041.  Lawful practice A. A physical therapist shall refer a client to appropriate health care practitioners if the physical therapist has reasonable cause to believe symptoms or conditions are present that require services beyond the scope of practice or if physical therapy is contraindicated. B. A physical therapist shall adhere to the recognized standards of ethics of the physical therapy profession and as further established by rule. C. A physical therapist licensed under this chapter shall practice physical therapy as prescribed by this chapter.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-2042 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-2042 - Use of titles; restrictions; violation; classification

32-2042.  Use of titles;  restrictions;  violation;  classification A. A physical therapist shall use the letters " PT"  in connection with the physical therapist's name or place of business to denote licensure under this chapter. A physical therapist on retired status shall use " (retired)"  or " (ret.)"  after the letters " PT"  in connection with the physical therapist's name or place of business to denote the physical therapist's retired status pursuant to section 32-2031. B. A physical therapist assistant shall use the letters " PTA"  in connection with that person's name to denote certification pursuant to this chapter. A physical therapist assistant on retired status shall use " (retired)"  or " (ret.)"  after the letters " PTA"  in connection with the physical therapist assistant's name or place of business to denote the physical therapist assistant's retired status pursuant to section 32-2031. C. A person or business entity or its employees,  agents or representatives shall not use in connection with that person's name or the name or activity of the business the words " physical therapy" ,  " physical therapist" ,  " physiotherapy" ,  " physiotherapist"  or " registered physical therapist" ,  the letters " PT" ,  " LPT" ,  " RPT" ,  " MPT" ,  " DScPT"  or " DPT"  or any other words,  abbreviations or insignia indicating or implying directly or indirectly that physical therapy is provided or supplied,  including the billing of services labeled as physical therapy,  unless these services are provided by or under the direction of a physical therapist who is licensed pursuant to this chapter. A person or entity that violates this subsection is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor. D. A person or business entity shall not advertise,  bill or otherwise promote a person who is not licensed pursuant to this chapter as being a physical therapist or offering physical therapy services. E. A person shall not use the title " physical therapist assistant"  or use the letters " PTA"  in connection with that person's name or any other words,  abbreviations or insignia indicating or implying directly or indirectly that the person is a physical therapist assistant unless that person is certified as a physical therapist assistant pursuant to this chapter. A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-2043 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-2043 - Supervision; patient care management

32-2043.  Supervision;  patient care management A. A physical therapist is responsible for patient care given by assistive personnel under the physical therapist's supervision. A physical therapist may delegate to assistive personnel and supervise selected acts,  tasks or procedures that fall within the scope of physical therapy practice but that do not exceed the education or training of the assistive personnel. B. A physical therapist assistant certified pursuant to this chapter may perform selected interventions under the general supervision of a physical therapist licensed pursuant to this chapter. C. A physical therapy aide and other assistive personnel shall perform designated routine tasks only under the on-site supervision of a licensed physical therapist who is present in the facility. D. A licensed physical therapist must provide on-site supervision of an interim permit holder. E. A physical therapist student and a physical therapist assistant student must practice under the on-site supervision of a licensed physical therapist. F. A physical therapist is responsible for managing all aspects of the physical therapy care of each patient. A physical therapist must provide: 1. The initial evaluation of and documentation for a patient. 2. Periodic reevaluation of and documentation for a patient. 3. The documented discharge of a patient,  including the response to therapeutic intervention at the time of discharge. G. A physical therapist must verify the qualifications of physical therapist assistants and other assistive personnel under the physical therapist's direction and supervision. H. For each patient on each date of service,  a physical therapist must provide and document all of the therapeutic intervention that requires the expertise of a physical therapist and must determine the use of physical therapist assistants and other assistive personnel to ensure the delivery of care that is safe,  effective and efficient. Documentation for each date of service must be as prescribed by the board by rule. I. A physical therapist assistant must document care provided but may do so without the co-signature of the supervising physical therapist if the physical therapist complies with the requirements of subsections G and H. J. A physical therapist's responsibility for patient care management includes accurate documentation and billing of the services provided.