Department of Health
Susan R. Cooper, MSN, RN, Commissioner
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About the Board of Physical Therapy
Pursuant to Public Chapter 115 of the Public Acts of 2007, The Board of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Examiners and its two (2) Committees ( Committee of Occupational Therapy and Committee of Physical Therapy ) has been replaced by the Board of Occupational Therapy and the Board of Physical Therapy.
The Board of Physical Therapy is responsible for safeguarding the health, safety, and welfare of Tennesseans, by requiring that all who practice physical therapy within the state be qualified to practice. The Board interprets the laws, rules, and regulations to determine the appropriate standards of practice in an effort to ensure the highest degree of professional conduct. The Board is responsible for the investigation of alleged violations of the Practice Act and rules and is responsible for the discipline of licensees who are found guilty of such violation.
The Board of Physical Therapy consists of five (5) members, appointed by the Governor. Three (3) members are physical therapists, one (1) member is a physical therapist assistant, and one (1) member is a consumer who is not physical therapist and is not commercially or professionally associated with the health care industry. Members may be appointed from a list of three nominees submitted to the Governor by the respective organization for each profession.
The Board meets four (4) times per year. A quorum of the Committee consists of three (3) members. The meetings are open to the public.
The administrative staff of the Division of Health Related Boards supports the Board by issuing licenses to those who meet the requirements of the law and rules. Physical therapists may be granted licensure by examination or reciprocity from other states. Renewal notices are mailed from the Board's administrative office forty-five (45) days prior to the expiration of the license to the current address on record. Licensees are responsible for renewing their license on time and keeping the Board apprised of current information. Licenses can be renewed on-line one hundred twenty (120) days prior to expiration at Tennessee.gov/health. Click on the "License Renewal" link and follow the prompts. It is a violation of the law and of the board’s rules to practice on an expired license. Licensees are responsible for renewing their license on time and keeping the Board apprised of current information.
Contact the Board of Physical Therapy
To contact this board, call
(615) 532-3202 local or 1-800-778-4123 nationwide
or write
227 French Landing, Suite 300
Nashville, TN 37243
Members
Board Members
| Board Members | Position | Representation | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brigina T. Wilkerson | Chair | Physical Therapist | 06-30-2012 |
| Brandon K. Hollis | Board Member | Physical Therapist | 06-30-2012 |
| Lisa C. Fortner | Board Member | Physical Therapist Assistant | 06-30-2010 |
| Michael L. Voight | Board Member | Physical Therapist | 06-30-2010 |
| Minty R. Ballard | Board Member | Public Member | 06-30-2010 |
Meeting Schedule
Meeting Schedule
Public Notices will remain online until the minutes are ratified and posted on the Meeting Minutes Tab. Unless otherwise noted, all events take place at 227 French Landing, MetroCenter.
| Date | Time | Event and Location | Public Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2010 | 9:00 a.m. | Board Meeting, Iris Room Health Related Boards Conference Center, Suite 150 |
Public Notice |
| May 14, 2010 | 9:00 a.m. | Board Meeting, Iris Room Health Related Boards Conference Center, Suite 150 |
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| August 20, 2010 | 9:00 a.m. | Board Meeting, Iris Room Health Related Boards Conference Center, Suite 150 |
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| November 19, 2010 | 9:00 a.m. | Board Meeting, Iris Room Health Related Boards Conference Center, Suite 150 |
Meeting Minutes
Meeting Minutes
Copies of all minutes are maintained in the official record section of the administrative office. Please contact the board administrator to make arrangements to review minutes of meetings held prior to 2004.
- February 12, 2010 (Minutes will be posted as soon as they are available.)
- December 29, 2009 (Minutes will be posted as soon as they are available.)
- December 22, 2009 (Minutes will be posted as soon as they are available.)
- November 13, 2009 (Minutes will be posted as soon as they are available)
- August 21, 2009
- May 15, 2009
- February 13, 2009
- November 14, 2008
- August 22, 2008
- May 23, 2008
- February 15, 2008
- November 30, 2007
- August 17, 2007, Committee of Physical Therapy
- May 11, 2007, Committee of Physical Therapy
- February 9, 2007, Committee of Physical Therapy
- November 03, 2006, Committee of Physical Therapy
- August 11, 2006, Committee of Physical Therapy
- May 12, 2006, Committee of Physical Therapy
- February 10, 2006, Committee of Physical Therapy
- November 18, 2005, Board of Occupational and Physical Therapy Examiners
- November 18, 2005, Committee of Physical Therapy
- August 19, 2005, Committee of Physical Therapy
- May 6, 2005, Committee of Physical Therapy
- February 11, 2005, Committee of Physical Therapy
- November 5, 2004, Board of Physical Therapy
- November 5, 2004, Committee of Physical Therapy
- August 6, 2004, Committee of Physical Therapy
- May 14, 2004, Board of Physical Therapy
- May 14, 2004, Committee of Physical Therapy
- March 29, 2004, Committee of Physical Therapy
National Organization
National Organizations of State Boards
Information on the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy may be obtained by phone, fax, Internet, or writing to:
Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
124 West Street South
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 299-3100
Fax: (703) 299- 3110
www.fsbpt.org
American Physical Therapy Association
1111 North Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-1488
(703) 684-APTA (2782)
(800) 999-2782
(703) 683-6748 (TDD)
(703) 684-7343 (fax)
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