Alabama Administrative Code
Title 700 - ALABAMA BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
Chapter 700-X-4 - DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
Section 700-X-4-.06 - Discipline

Universal Citation: AL Admin Code R 700-X-4-.06

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 5, February 29, 2024

(1) Revocation or suspension of License. Upon a finding that respondent has violated any enumerated provision of Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-24-217, or any rule adopted pursuant thereto, the Board may restrict, revoke or suspend respondent's license to practice as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant in Alabama.

(2) Stay of Execution of Order. The Board may, in its discretion, permanently or temporarily stay the execution of its order to restrict, revoke or suspend respondent's license. The stay may be conditioned on any provision the Board deems appropriate under all the circumstances of a particular case.

(3) Considerations. In determining whether a license should be restricted, revoked or suspended, and whether execution of the order should be stayed, and upon what conditions, the Board shall consider all relevant factors, including, but not limited to, the following:

(a) The severity of the offense;

(b) The danger to the public;

(c) The number of repetitions of offenses;

(d) The length of time since the date of violation;

(e) The number of complaints filed against the licensee;

(f) The length of time the licensee has practiced;

(g) The actual damage, physical or otherwise, to the patient;

(h) The deterrent effect of the penalty imposed;

(i) The effect of the penalty upon the licensee's livelihood;

(j) Any efforts of rehabilitation; and

(k) Any other mitigating or aggravating circumstances.

(4) Public Notice. The Board shall publish semi-annually a listing of names, with offenses, of licensees disciplined via formal or informal means.

Authors: Herbert R. Caillouet, Donald L. Hiltz, Bernard Harris, Vince Molyneux, John Cromier, Jay Segal, Eric Dekle, Mitzi Watson, Mary Jolley

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-24-193, 34-24-217.

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