SB305,13,2322 448.56 (5) Patient records. A physical therapist shall create and maintain a
23patient record for every patient the physical therapist examines or treats.
SB305, s. 34 24Section 34. 448.56 (6) of the statutes is created to read:
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1448.56 (6) Physical therapist assistants. A physical therapist assistant may
2assist in the practice of physical therapy only under the direct or general supervision
3of a physical therapist. The affiliated credentialing board shall promulgate rules
4defining "direct or general supervision" for purposes of this subsection.
SB305, s. 35 5Section 35. 448.565 of the statutes is created to read:
SB305,14,8 6448.565 Complaints. The affiliated credentialing board shall promulgate
7rules establishing procedures and requirements for filing complaints against
8licensees and shall publicize the procedures and requirements.
SB305, s. 36 9Section 36. 448.567 of the statutes is created to read:
SB305,14,12 10448.567 Performance audits. The affiliated credentialing board shall
11promulgate rules that require the affiliated credentialing board on a periodic basis
12to conduct performance self-audits of its activities under this subchapter.
SB305, s. 37 13Section 37. 448.57 (2) (am) of the statutes is created to read:
SB305,14,1514 448.57 (2) (am) Interfered with an investigation or disciplinary proceeding by
15using threats, harassment, or intentional misrepresentation of facts.
SB305, s. 38 16Section 38. 448.57 (2) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB305,14,1917 448.57 (2) (b) Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.335, been convicted of an
18offense the circumstances of which substantially relate to the practice of physical
19therapy or assisting in the practice of physical therapy.
SB305, s. 39 20Section 39. 448.57 (2) (bm) of the statutes is created to read:
SB305,14,2121 448.57 (2) (bm) Been adjudicated mentally incompetent by a court.
SB305, s. 40 22Section 40. 448.57 (2) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB305,14,2523 448.57 (2) (e) Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.34, practiced or assisted
24in the practice of
physical therapy while the applicant's or licensee's ability to
25practice or assist was impaired by alcohol or other drugs.
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1Section 41. 448.57 (2) (f) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB305,15,32 448.57 (2) (f) Engaged in unprofessional or unethical conduct in violation of the
3code of ethics established in the rules promulgated under s. 448.527
.
SB305, s. 42 4Section 42. 448.57 (2) (fm) of the statutes is created to read:
SB305,15,55 448.57 (2) (fm) Engaged in sexual misconduct with a patient.
SB305, s. 43 6Section 43. 448.57 (2) (g) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB305,15,97 448.57 (2) (g) Engaged in conduct while practicing or assisting in the practice
8of
physical therapy which evidences a lack of knowledge or ability to apply
9professional principles or skills.
SB305, s. 44 10Section 44. 448.57 (3) of the statutes is created to read:
SB305,15,1511 448.57 (3) (a) A licensee may voluntarily surrender his or her license to the
12affiliated credentialing board, which may refuse to accept the surrender if the
13affiliated credentialing board has received allegations of unprofessional conduct
14against the licensee. The affiliated credentialing board may negotiate stipulations
15in consideration for accepting the surrender of licenses.
SB305,15,1816 (b) The affiliated credentialing board may restore a license that has been
17voluntarily surrendered under par. (a) on such terms and conditions as it considers
18appropriate.
SB305, s. 45 19Section 45. 448.57 (4) of the statutes is created to read:
SB305,15,2220 448.57 (4) The affiliated credentialing board shall prepare and disseminate to
21the public an annual report that describes final disciplinary action taken against
22licensees during the preceding year.
SB305, s. 46 23Section 46. 448.57 (5) of the statutes is created to read:
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1448.57 (5) The affiliated credentialing board may report final disciplinary
2action taken against a licensee to any national database that includes information
3about disciplinary action taken against health care professionals.
SB305, s. 47 4Section 47. 450.10 (3) (a) 5. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB305,16,75 450.10 (3) (a) 5. A physician, physician assistant, podiatrist, physical
6therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist, or occupational
7therapy assistant licensed under ch. 448.
SB305, s. 48 8Section 48 . Nonstatutory provisions.
SB305,16,149 (1) Physical therapist assistant licenses. Notwithstanding section 448.535
10(1) of the statutes, as created by this act, the physical therapists affiliated
11credentialing board shall grant a physical therapist assistant license under section
12448.535 (1) of the statutes, as created by this act, to an individual who, not later than
13the first day of the 24th month beginning after the effective date of this subsection,
14does all of the following:
SB305,16,1515 (a) Pays the fee specified in section 440.05 (1) of the statutes.
SB305,16,1816 (b) Subject to sections 111.321, 111.322, and 111.335 of the statutes, submits
17evidence satisfactory to the physical therapists affiliated credentialing board that he
18or she does not have an arrest or conviction record.
SB305,16,2119 (c) Provides evidence satisfactory to the physical therapists affiliated
20credentialing board that he or she has graduated from an accredited physical
21therapist assistant program.
SB305,17,222 (d) Provides evidence satisfactory to the physical therapists affiliated
23credentialing board that, during at least 2 years of the 5-year period immediately
24preceding the effective date of this paragraph, he or she was a physical therapist
25assistant, as defined in section 448.52 (3), 1999 stats., assisting a physical therapist

1in practice under the general supervision of a physical therapist as specified in the
2rules promulgated under section 448.52 (3), 1999 stats.
SB305,17,53 (e) Passes an examination conducted or arranged by the physical therapists
4affiliated credentialing board, on state laws and administrative rules relating to
5physical therapy.
SB305,17,86 (f) Submits letters of recommendation from 2 physical therapists licensed
7under subchapter III of chapter 448 of the statutes who have personal knowledge of
8the individual's activities in assisting a physical therapist in practice.
SB305,17,139 (2) Initial physical therapist assistant member. Notwithstanding the length
10of term specified in section 15.406 (1) (intro.) of the statutes, the initial term of the
11physical therapist assistant member of the physical therapists affiliated
12credentialing board appointed under section 15.406 (1) (am) of the statutes, as
13created by this act, shall expire on July 1, 2007.
SB305, s. 49 14Section 49. Effective dates. This act takes effect on the first day of the 24th
15month beginning after publication, except as follows:
SB305,17,1616 (1) Section 48 (1 ) of this act takes effect on the day after publication.
SB305,17,1717 (End)
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