ORS 688.160
Oregon Board of Physical Therapy

  • qualifications
  • terms
  • vacancies
  • duties
  • rules
  • fees
  • meetings
  • executive director

(1)

The Oregon Board of Physical Therapy operates as a semi-independent state agency subject to ORS 182.456 (Definitions for ORS 182.456 to 182.472) to 182.472 (Reports), for purposes of carrying out the provisions of ORS 688.010 (Definitions for ORS 688.010 to 688.201) to 688.201 (Disposition of receipts) and 688.990 (Criminal penalties). The board consists of eight members appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided in ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation). All members of the board must be residents of this state. Of the members of the board:

(a)

Five must be physical therapists who are Oregon residents, possess unrestricted licenses to practice physical therapy in this state, have been practicing in this state for at least two years immediately preceding their appointments and have been practicing in the field of physical therapy for at least five years.

(b)

One must be a licensed physical therapist assistant.

(c)

Two must be public members who have an interest in consumer rights and who are not:

(A)

Otherwise eligible for appointment to the board; or

(B)

The spouse, domestic partner, child, parent or sibling of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.

(2)

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(a)

Board members required to be physical therapists or physical therapist assistants may be selected by the Governor from a list of three to five nominees for each vacancy, submitted by the Oregon Physical Therapy Association.

(b)

In selecting the members of the board, the Governor shall strive to balance the representation on the board according to:

(A)

Geographic areas of this state; and

(B)

Ethnic group.

(3)

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(a)

The term of office of each member is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. The terms must be staggered so that no more than three terms end each year. A member is eligible for reappointment.

(b)

In the event of a vacancy in the office of a member of the board other than by reason of the expiration of a term, the Governor, not later than 90 days after the occurrence of the vacancy, shall appoint a person to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term.

(c)

A board member shall be removed immediately from the board if, during the member’s term, the member:

(A)

Is not a resident of this state;

(B)

Has been absent from three consecutive board meetings, unless at least one absence is excused;

(C)

Is not a licensed physical therapist or a retired physical therapist who was a licensed physical therapist in good standing at the time of retirement, if the board member was appointed to serve on the board as a physical therapist; or

(D)

Is not a licensed physical therapist assistant or a retired physical therapist assistant who was a licensed physical therapist assistant in good standing at the time of retirement, if the board member was appointed to serve on the board as a retired physical therapist assistant.

(4)

Each member of the board is entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions). The board may provide by rule for compensation to board members for the performance of official duties at a rate that is greater than the rate provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions).

(5)

A board member who acts within the scope of board duties, without malice and in reasonable belief that the member’s action is warranted by law, is immune from civil liability.

(6)

The board shall have power to:

(a)

Establish matters of policy affecting administration of ORS 688.010 (Definitions for ORS 688.010 to 688.201) to 688.201 (Disposition of receipts);

(b)

Provide for examinations for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants and adopt passing scores for the examinations;

(c)

Adopt rules necessary to carry out and enforce the provisions of ORS 688.010 (Definitions for ORS 688.010 to 688.201) to 688.201 (Disposition of receipts);

(d)

Establish standards and tests to determine the qualifications of applicants for licenses to practice physical therapy in this state;

(e)

Issue licenses to persons who meet the requirements of ORS 688.010 (Definitions for ORS 688.010 to 688.201) to 688.201 (Disposition of receipts);

(f)

Adopt rules relating to the supervision and the duties of physical therapist aides who assist in performing routine work under supervision;

(g)

Adopt rules establishing minimum continuing competency requirements for all licensees;

(h)

Exercise general supervision over the practice of physical therapy within this state;

(i)

Establish and collect fees for the application or examination for, or the renewal, reinstatement or duplication of, a license under ORS 688.040 (Licensing procedure), 688.080 (Reciprocity) or 688.100 (Renewals) or for the issuance of a temporary permit under ORS 688.110 (Temporary permit); and

(j)

Establish and collect fees to carry out and enforce the provisions of ORS 688.010 (Definitions for ORS 688.010 to 688.201) to 688.201 (Disposition of receipts).

(7)

The board shall meet as determined by the board and at any other time at the call of the board chairperson, who shall be elected by the members of the board. All members have equal voting privileges.

(8)

The board may appoint and fix the compensation of staff as necessary to carry out the operations of the board.

(9)

The board shall:

(a)

Maintain a current list of all persons regulated under ORS 688.010 (Definitions for ORS 688.010 to 688.201) to 688.201 (Disposition of receipts), including the persons’ names, current business and residential addresses, telephone numbers, electronic mail addresses and license numbers.

(b)

Provide information to the public regarding the procedure for filing a complaint against a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.

(c)

Publish at least annually, and in a format or place determined by the board, final disciplinary actions taken against physical therapists and physical therapist assistants and other information, including rules, in order to guide physical therapists and physical therapist assistants regulated pursuant to ORS 688.010 (Definitions for ORS 688.010 to 688.201) to 688.201 (Disposition of receipts). [1959 c.461 §17; 1969 c.339 §17; 1971 c.585 §16; 1971 c.650 §38; 1973 c.792 §43; 1975 c.111 §12; 1985 c.41 §5; 1993 c.387 §1; 1999 c.1084 §26; 2005 c.627 §13; 2009 c.535 §26; 2009 c.756 §100; 2011 c.597 §282; 2016 c.13 §6; 2019 c.43 §24]

Source: Section 688.160 — Oregon Board of Physical Therapy; qualifications; terms; vacancies; duties; rules; fees; meetings; executive director, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html.

688.010
Definitions for ORS 688.010 to 688.201
688.015
Findings and purpose
688.020
License required to practice physical therapy or use designation
688.030
Application of ORS 688.010 to 688.201
688.035
Short title
688.040
Licensing procedure
688.050
Qualifications of physical therapist
688.055
Qualifications of physical therapist assistant
688.080
Reciprocity
688.090
License
688.100
Renewals
688.110
Temporary permit
688.120
Fraudulent representations prohibited
688.125
Notice to patient of interest in physical therapy practice
688.132
Duty to refer person
688.135
Duties and responsibilities of physical therapist
688.140
Grounds for discipline
688.145
Discipline procedure
688.160
Oregon Board of Physical Therapy
688.201
Disposition of receipts
688.230
Report of suspected violation
688.240
Physical Therapy Licensure Compact
688.405
Definitions for ORS 688.405 to 688.605
688.415
License or permit requirement
688.425
Licensed persons may use title
688.435
Application of ORS 688.405 to 688.605
688.445
Licensing and renewal procedure
688.455
License fee
688.460
Exemption from certain licensure requirements
688.480
Qualifications of operators of certain equipment
688.485
Examinations
688.495
Licensing of radiographer without examination
688.505
Evidence of continuing education on renewal
688.510
Certificate to practice fluoroscopy
688.515
Limited X-ray machine operator permit
688.517
Bone densitometry certificate
688.520
Inactive licenses and permits
688.525
Grounds for discipline
688.545
Board of Medical Imaging
688.555
Rulemaking
688.557
Authority of board to require fingerprints
688.560
Fees
688.565
Continuing education
688.585
Board of Medical Imaging Account
688.595
Enforcement and inspections
688.600
Investigation of alleged violations
688.603
Fines
688.605
Duty to report violation
688.620
Practice of fluoroscopy by advanced practice registered nurse
688.625
Definitions for ORS 688.625 to 688.665
688.630
Certification requirement
688.635
Scope of practice of hemodialysis technician
688.640
Application for certificate
688.645
Fees
688.650
Qualifications for certification
688.655
Grounds for denying, suspending or revoking certificate
688.660
Grounds for discipline of certificate holder
688.665
Rules
688.701
Definitions for ORS 688.701 to 688.734
688.705
Board of Athletic Trainers
688.707
Officers
688.709
Board duties
688.715
Authority of Health Licensing Office
688.718
License required
688.720
Requirements for licensure
688.730
Use of title
688.734
Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office
688.800
Definitions for ORS 688.800 to 688.840
688.802
License required to practice respiratory care
688.803
License required to practice polysomnography
688.805
Exceptions to license requirements
688.807
Exemptions for practice of polysomnography and respiratory care by licensed individuals
688.810
Use of titles
688.815
License to practice respiratory care
688.819
Polysomnographic technologist license
688.820
Respiratory Therapist and Polysomnographic Technologist Licensing Board
688.825
Selection of board chairperson
688.830
Duties of Health Licensing Office and of board
688.836
Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office
688.838
Duty to report prohibited conduct
688.840
Immunity from civil liability
688.915
Civil penalty for violation of ORS 688.405 to 688.605 or rules
688.990
Criminal penalties
688.995
Criminal penalty for violation of ORS 688.800 to 688.840
688.997
Criminal penalty for violation of ORS 688.718
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