02-393 C.M.R. ch. 5, § 2 - Grounds for discipline
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.
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