Code of Maine Rules
02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION
393 - BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY
Chapter 5 - ENFORCEMENT AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
Section 393-5-2 - Grounds for discipline
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
The board may take disciplinary action authorized by statute based upon any of the grounds set forth in 32 MRSA section3117-A.
A. The practice of fraud or deceit in obtaining a license under this chapter or in connection with services rendered as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.
B. Addiction, as confirmed by medical findings, TO THE USE OF ALCOHOL OR OTHER DRUGS, which has resulted in the physical therapist or physical therapist assistant being unable to perform his or her duties or perform those duties in a manner which would not endanger the health or safety of the clients or patients to be served.
C. A medical finding of Mental incompetency.
D. Aiding or abetting a person not duly licensed in representing him/herself as a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.
E. Any gross negligence, incompetency or misconduct in the practice of physical therapy.
F. Subject to the limitations of 5 MRSA chapter 341, Conviction of a class A, B, C, D or E Crime or of a crime which, if committed in this State, would be punishable by one year or more of imprisonment.
G. Violation of any provision of this chapter or any rule of the board.
