The state board of
physical therapy is hereby created. The board shall consist of
six members who shall be appointed by the governor. Of the
initial appointments, two shall be appointed for a term of two
years, two for a term of three years, and one for a term of four
years. Thereafter, all appointments shall be for terms of four
years. Four members of the board shall be physical therapists
licensed under this chapter and residing in this state, shall
have not less than five years' experience in the practice of
physical therapy, and shall be actively engaged in practice
within two years of appointment. One member shall be a physical
therapist assistant licensed under this chapter and residing in
this state, shall not have less than five years' experience in
the practice of physical therapy, and shall be actively engaged
in practice within two years of appointment. The sixth member
shall be appointed from the public at large, shall have an
interest in the rights of consumers of health services, and shall
not be or have been a member of any other licensing board, a
licensee of any health occupation board, an employee of any
health facility nor derive his or her primary livelihood from the
provision of health services at any level of responsibility. In
the event that a member of the board for any reason cannot
complete his or her term of office, another appointment shall be
made by the governor in accordance with the procedure stated in
this section to fill the remainder of the term. No member may
serve for more than two successive four-year terms.
The secretary of health shall furnish such secretarial,
clerical, and other assistance as the board may require. Each
member of the board shall, in addition to travel expenses in
accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060, be compensated in
accordance with RCW 43.03.240.
[2007 c 98 § 2; 1991 c 3 § 174; 1984 c 287 § 46; 1983 c 116 § 3; 1979 c 158 § 62; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 § 44; 1949 c 239 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 10163-2.]
NOTES:
Legislative findings -- Severability -- Effective date -- 1984 c 287: See notes following RCW 43.03.220.
Severability -- Effective date -- 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34: See notes following RCW 2.08.115.
Secretary of health or designee ex officio member of health professional licensure and disciplinary boards: RCW 43.70.300.