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2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.25 - Written examinations.

45:9-37.25 Written examinations.
15. The written examination provided for in sections 12 and 13 of P.L.1983, c.296 (C.45:9-37.22 and C.45:9-37.23) and section 21 of P.L.2003, c.18 (C.45:9-37.34b) shall test the applicant's knowledge of basic and clinical sciences as they relate to physical therapy and physical therapy theory and procedures and any other subjects the board may deem useful to test the applicant's fitness to practice physical therapy or act as a physical therapist assistant. Examinations shall be held within the State at a time and place to be determined by the board. The board shall give adequate written notice of the examination to applicants for licensure and examination.
If an applicant fails his first examination, the applicant may take a second examination no more than two years from the date of the initial examination. Additional examinations may be given at the discretion of the board.
The board shall allow a student enrolled in an accredited physical therapist or physical therapist assistant education program and who has completed all the required didactic coursework, to take the National Physical Therapy Examination prior to graduation, provided the student submits with the application a letter on the official letterhead of the accredited educational institution where the applicant is completing an accredited educational program that includes the signature of the program director, the department chairperson or a similarly authorized person of the university or college that states:
a. The applicant is a candidate for a degree as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant at the next scheduled graduation date;
b. The date the national examination for licensure is to be taken by the applicant is the one nearest to and before the applicant's expected graduation date and is not more than 120 days before the date of the applicant's expected graduation date; and
c. The applicant meets any other established requirements of the accredited educational program, if applicable.
L.1983, c.296, s.15; amended 2003, c.18, s.11; 2017, c.121, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.27 - Issuance of license.

45:9-37.27 Issuance of license.
17. The board shall issue a license to each applicant for licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who, in the judgment of the board, qualifies for licensure pursuant to P.L.1983, c.296 (C.45:9-37.11 et seq.) and P.L.2003, c.18 (C.45:9-37.34b et al.).
Every licensee shall ensure the following notices are conspicuously displayed in a public area in all offices and health care facilities at which the licensee practices physical therapy:
a. "Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants are licensed by the State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, an agency of the Division of Consumer Affairs. Any member of the public may notify the board of any complaint relative to the practice conducted by a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant." The notice shall include the current address and phone number for the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, State Board of Physical Examiners.
b. "INFORMATION ON PROFESSIONAL FEES IS AVAILABLE TO YOU ON REQUEST."
The licensee shall not be required to publicly post his biennial registration, but an original biennial registration shall be maintained on site and all licensees shall be required to provide their name, professional designation and license number to any patient upon request.
L.1983, c.296, s.17; amended 2003, c.18, s.12; 2017, c.121, s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.28 - Issuance of license to holder of out-of-State license.

45:9-37.28 Issuance of license to holder of out-of-State license.
18. Upon payment to the board of a fee and the submission of a written application on forms provided by it, the board shall issue without examination to a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who holds a valid license issued by another state or possession of the United States or the District of Columbia which, in the judgment of the board, has education and experience requirements substantially equivalent to the requirements of this act and P.L.2003, c.18 (C.45:9-37.34b et al.).
L.1983,c.296,s.18; amended 2003, c.18, s.13.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.29 - Issuance of temporary license.

45:9-37.29 Issuance of temporary license.
19. a. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2003, c.18).
b. Upon payment to the board of a fee and the submission of a written application on forms provided by it, the board may issue without examination a temporary license to practice physical therapy or act as a physical therapist assistant in this State to a person who is qualified, in the judgment of the board, to practice as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant, and who provides evidence that he is in the State on a temporary basis to assist in a medical emergency or to engage in a special project, teaching assignment or other activity approved by the board relating to physical therapy practice. A temporary license shall expire one year from its date of issue, however, it may be renewed by the board for an additional one-year period. A temporary license shall be surrendered to the board upon its expiration.
L.1983,c.296,s.19; amended 2003, c.18, s.14.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.30 - Use of certain titles, designations restricted.

45:9-37.30 Use of certain titles, designations restricted.
20. No person, business entity or its employees, agents or representatives shall place an advertisement that uses or otherwise use the titles "physical therapist," "physiotherapist," "registered physical therapist," "licensed physical therapist," "physical therapist assistant," "registered physical therapist assistant," "licensed physical therapist assistant," "student physical therapist," "physical therapy assistant," "student physical therapist assistant," or the abbreviations "PT," "DPT," "RPT," "LPT," "PTA," "RPTA," "LPTA," "SPT," "SPTA," or the terms "physical therapy," or "physiotherapy," or any other title, designation, words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating the practice of physical therapy unless licensed to practice as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant under the provision of P.L.1983, c.296 (C.45:9-37.11 et seq.).
L.1983, c.296, s.20; amended 2003, c.18, s.15; 2017, c.121, s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.31 - Titles, abbreviations for licensees.

45:9-37.31 Titles, abbreviations for licensees.
21. Any person who holds a license as a physical therapist pursuant to this act may use the title "physical therapist," or "licensed physical therapist," or the abbreviations "PT" or "LPT." Any person who holds a license as a physical therapist assistant pursuant to this act may use the title "physical therapist assistant," "licensed physical therapist assistant," or the abbreviations "PTA" or "LPTA."
L.1983,c.296,s.21; amended 2003, c.18, s.16.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.32 - Registered physical therapists and assistants; continuance of practice and issuance of license; fee

45:9-37.32. Registered physical therapists and assistants; continuance of practice and issuance of license; fee
Any person who is registered in this State as a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant on the effective date of this act may continue to practice physical therapy under his current registration until its expiration, and to obtain a license under this act without examination upon payment of a fee.
L.1983, c. 296, s. 22.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.33 - Orders, rules and regulations of state board of medical examiners; continuance

45:9-37.33. Orders, rules and regulations of state board of medical examiners; continuance
This act shall not affect the orders, rules and regulations regarding physical therapists or physical therapist assistants made or promulgated by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners consistent with the purposes and provisions of this act which shall continue with full force and effect until amended, modified or repealed by the board established pursuant to this act.
L.1983, c. 296, s. 23.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.34 - Application of P.L.1978, c. 73 and P.L.1974, c. 46

45:9-37.34. Application of P.L.1978, c. 73 and P.L.1974, c. 46
The provisions of P.L.1978, c. 73 (C. 45:1-14 et seq.) and P.L.1974, c. 46 (C.45:1-3.1 et seq.) shall apply to this act.
L.1983, c. 296, s. 24.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.34a - Administration of physical modalities by employees of physical therapists.

45:9-37.34a Administration of physical modalities by employees of physical therapists.
4. a. A licensed physical therapist shall not permit an employee to administer physical modalities to patients unless that employee is a licensed physical therapist, licensed physical therapist assistant, or other health care provider licensed in this State to administer those modalities.
As used in this subsection, physical modalities mean ultraviolet (B and C bands) and electromagnetic rays, including, but not limited to, deep heating agents, microwave diathermy, shortwave diathermy, and ultrasound or any other treatment proscribed by the board.
b. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit any person licensed to practice in this State under any other law from engaging in any activity which is within the scope of his practice.
L.1990,c.68,s.4; amended 2003, c.18, s.17.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.34b - Eligibility for licensure as a physical therapist assistant.

45:9-37.34b Eligibility for licensure as a physical therapist assistant.
21. To be eligible for licensure as a physical therapist assistant, an applicant shall:
a. Possess at least an Associate in Arts degree from an accredited college or university;
b. Have completed a two-year physical therapist assistant program at an accredited college or university, which has been approved by the board;
c. Have experience satisfactory to the board, in accordance with regulations of the board;
d. Have successfully completed a written examination approved by 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.2003,c.18,s.21.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.34c - Failure to refer patient, certain circumstances, unlawful practice.

45:9-37.34c Failure to refer patient, certain circumstances, unlawful practice.
22. It shall be considered an unlawful practice of physical therapy if a physical therapist does not immediately refer an individual to a health care professional licensed to practice dentistry, podiatry or medicine and surgery, or other appropriate licensed health care professional, if the physical therapist has reasonable cause to believe that physical therapy is contraindicated or symptoms or conditions are present, including, but not limited to, nonmuscular and nonskeletal symptoms or conditions and conditions of the central nervous system, that require services outside the scope of a physical therapist's practice.
L.2003,c.18,s.22.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.34d - Information provided by applicant.

45:9-37.34d Information provided by applicant.
23. An applicant for licensure or renewal as a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant shall:
a. Execute and submit a sworn statement on a form prescribed by the board that neither the license for which renewal is sought nor any similar license or other authority issued by another jurisdiction has been revoked, suspended or not renewed; and
b. Present satisfactory evidence that any continuing professional education and competency requirements established by P.L.2003, c.18 (C.45:9-37.34b et al.) or the board, have been completed.
L.2003, c.18, s.23; amended 2017, c.121, s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.34e - Permitted licensees, natural person; regulations.

45:9-37.34e Permitted licensees, natural person; regulations.
24. No person other than a natural person shall be licensed as, hold itself out to be licensed as, or practice as, a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant. Every physical therapist or physical therapist assistant employed by a corporation or other business entity shall assume professional responsibility for the practice of physical therapy or acting as a physical therapist assistant that is provided under the auspices of the corporation or other business entity. The board shall establish regulations to effectuate the provisions of this section, which shall include, but shall not be limited to, a statement of the responsibilities of licensees under this section.
L.2003,c.18,s.24.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.34f - Continuing professional education and competency requirements.

45:9-37.34f Continuing professional education and competency requirements.
25. The board shall establish continuing professional education and competency requirements for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, which requirements shall be a condition of retaining licensure. As used in this section, "continuing professional education and competency" means the lifelong process of maintaining and documenting the application of knowledge, skills and behaviors required to function effectively, safely, ethically and legally, through ongoing self-assessment, development, and implementation of a personal learning plan and subsequent reassessment. The board shall:
a. Approve only such continuing professional education and competency programs as are available to all physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in this State on a nondiscriminatory basis;
b. Establish standards for continuing professional education and competency programs;
c. Accredit educational programs offering credits towards the continuing professional education and competency requirements; and
d. Establish the number of credits of continuing professional education and competency 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 P.L.2003, c.18 (C.45:9-37.34b et al.), shall be approved by the board and certified pursuant to procedures established for that purpose.
L.2003, c.18, s.25; amended 2017, c.121, s.9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.34g - Unauthorized practice, crime of third degree.

45:9-37.34g Unauthorized practice, crime of third degree.
10. A person is guilty of a crime of the third degree if he knowingly does not possess a license to practice physical therapy, or knowingly has had such license suspended, revoked or otherwise limited by an order entered by the State Board of Physical Therapy, and he:
a. engages in the practice of physical therapy;
b. exceeds the scope of practice permitted by the board order;
c. holds himself out to the public, or any person as being eligible to engage in the practice of physical therapy;
d. engages in any activity for which a license to practice physical therapy is a necessary prerequisite; or
e. practices physical therapy under a false or assumed name or falsely impersonates another person licensed by the board.
The provisions of this section shall not be construed to limit the activities permitted in section 9 of P.L.1983, c.296 (C.45:9-37.19).
L.2017, c.121, s.10.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.34i - Intent.

45:9-37.34i Intent.
2. The Physical Therapy Licensure Compact is intended to facilitate the regulation of the practice of physical therapy and no provision of the compact shall be construed as to relieve employers from complying with contractual and statutorily imposed obligations.
L.2017, c.304, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.36 - Definitions.

45:9-37.36 Definitions.
2. As used in this act:
a. "Advisory committee" means the Athletic Training Advisory Committee established in section 5 of P.L.1984, c.203 (C.45:9-37.39);
b. "Athlete" means an individual who participates in strenuous physical exercise, physical conditioning, or a sport;
c. "Athletic trainer" means a person who practices athletic training;
d. "Athletic training" means and includes the practice of physical conditioning and reconditioning of athletes and the prevention of injuries incurred by athletes. Athletic training shall also include the application of physical treatment modalities to athletes under a plan of care designed and overseen by a physician licensed in this State, as recommended by the advisory committee and defined in regulations by the board;
e. "Board" means the State Board of Medical Examiners;
f. "Supervision" means that a physician licensed in this State is accessible to an athletic trainer, either on-site or through voice communication, during athletic training.
L.1984, c.203, s.2; amended 2007, c.323, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.37 - Practice of athletic training, licensure.

45:9-37.37 Practice of athletic training, licensure.
3. a. No person shall practice or hold himself out as being able to practice athletic training in this State unless licensed in accordance with the provisions of P.L.1984, c.203 (C.45:9-37.35 et seq.).
b. A licensed athletic trainer may provide athletic training only:
(1) (a) to athletes engaged in interscholastic, intercollegiate, or intramural athletic activities which are being conducted by an educational institution licensed in this State; or (b) to professional athletes; or
(2) to athletes in any setting when the athletic trainer is under the supervision of a physician licensed in this State.
c. An athletic trainer shall immediately refer an athlete to an appropriate health care professional licensed in this State if the athletic trainer has reasonable cause to believe that athletic training is contraindicated or symptoms or conditions are present that require services outside the scope of an athletic trainer's practice.
L.1984, c.203, s.3; amended 2001, c.156, s.2; 2007, c.323, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.38 - Rules and regulations

45:9-37.38. Rules and regulations
The board, after consultation with the Athletic Training Advisory Committee, shall establish rules and regulations for the administration and enforcement of this act.
L.1984, c. 203, s. 4, eff. Dec. 4, 1984.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.39 - Athletic Training Advisory Committee.

45:9-37.39 Athletic Training Advisory Committee.
5. There is created in the Division of Consumer Affairs of the Department of Law and Public Safety, under the State Board of Medical Examiners, an Athletic Training Advisory Committee. The committee shall consist of seven members, three of whom shall be licensed athletic trainers of this State having at least five years' experience in the practice of athletic training in this State immediately prior to appointment and one of whom shall be a licensed athletic trainer of this State having at least five years' experience in the practice of athletic training in a secondary school in this State immediately prior to appointment. One member of the advisory committee shall be a representative of the Department of Education, one member shall be a physician licensed in this State and one member shall be a representative of the general public. The members of the committee shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, for terms of three years, except in making the initial appointments the Governor shall designate two members to serve three years, two members to serve two years, and two members to serve one year. In the event of death, incapacity, resignation or removal of any member, the vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term in the same manner as the original appointment. Each member shall hold office after the expiration of the term until a successor shall be appointed and qualified. The committee shall meet at least twice a year and shall also meet upon the call of the board or Attorney General. The committee shall carry out the responsibilities assigned to it under this act and any other matter the board may require. The Attorney General shall provide the committee with facilities and personnel required for the proper conduct of its business. The board, with the approval of the Attorney General, may authorize reimbursement of the members of the committee for their actual expenses incurred in connection with the performance of their duties as members of the committee.
The licensure requirements of this section shall only apply to athletic trainers who are appointed to the committee after the effective date of P.L.2001, c.156.
L.1984, c.203, s.5; amended 2001, c.156, s.3; 2007, c.323, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.40 - Licensure required for practice of athletic training.

45:9-37.40 Licensure required for practice of athletic training.
6. a. Beginning on the effective date of P.L.2001, c.156, it shall be unlawful for any person, other than an athletic trainer licensed pursuant to P.L.1984, c.203 (C.45:9-37.35 et seq.) to practice athletic training in this State unless licensed in accordance with the provisions of this act. Nothing in this act, however, shall prohibit any person licensed to practice in this State under any other law from engaging in the practice for which he is licensed.
b. This act shall not prohibit: a candidate for licensure as an athletic trainer from accumulating the mandated number of hours of supervised clinical experience under the direction of a licensed athletic trainer; a student enrolled in a school or educational program of athletic training approved by the board from performing acts of athletic training incidental to the course of study, if the performance is under the direction of a licensed athletic trainer; a student in any educational program in the healing arts approved or accredited under the laws of this State from carrying out prescribed courses of study; a person employed by any agency, bureau or division of the federal government from discharging his official duties; or a person in connection with employment as an athletic trainer by a nonresident athlete, educational institution or recognized athletic organization temporarily visiting in this State, from practicing athletic training for a period not to exceed 90 days in one calendar year provided he is lawfully permitted to work as an athletic trainer in the state of residence of his employer.
c. The provisions of this act are not intended to limit the activities of persons legitimately engaged in the administration of nontherapeutic baths, massage and normal exercise.
L.1984, c.203, s.6; amended 1989, c.169, s.1; 2001, c.156, s.4; 2007, c.323, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.41 - Physical therapy for reimbursement, licensing required

45:9-37.41. Physical therapy for reimbursement, licensing required
An athletic trainer may not practice or be employed by any individual or entity in order to do physical therapy procedures for reimbursement unless licensed in accordance with the "Physical Therapist Licensing Act of 1983," P.L.1983, c.296 (C.45:9-37.11 et seq.).
L.1984,c.203,s.7; amended 1989,c.169,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 45 - Professions and Occupations › Section 45:9-37.42 - Qualifications for licensure as athletic trainer

45:9-37.42. Qualifications for licensure as athletic trainer
8. An applicant for licensure as an athletic trainer shall submit evidence to the board, in the form the board may prescribe, that the applicant:
a. Is 18 years of age or older;
b. Is of good moral character and does not engage in the habitual use of alcohol, narcotics or other habit forming drugs;
c. Is a graduate of a high school approved by the Department of Education or has obtained equivalent education acceptable to the board; and
d. Has met the athletic training curriculum requirements of a college or university approved by the board and provides proof of graduation or has successfully completed a program of baccalaureate education and training and experience approved by the board and provides proof of its completion. The board, in establishing, altering or amending the standards for approving curricula and courses of study in institutions which grant baccalaureate degrees and which are accredited by a regional accreditation agency recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation or the United States Department of Education shall consult with the Department of Education and the advisory committee. The board, in establishing, altering, or amending the standards for approving programs of baccalaureate education and training and experience shall consult with the advisory committee. Both the curriculum and the program shall include courses of study in the biophysical sciences for the use of physical agents and medical-surgical techniques as related to athletics.
L.1984,c.203,s.8; amended 1989, c.169, s.3; 2001, c.156, s.5.