Oregon Law
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688.010Definitions for ORS 688.010 to 688.201 688.015Findings and purpose 688.020License required to practice physical therapy or use designation 688.030Application of ORS 688.010 to 688.201 688.035Short title 688.040Licensing procedure 688.050Qualifications of physical therapist; examination; rules 688.055Qualifications of physical therapist assistant; examination 688.058National examination; eligibility; violations; reporting requirement 688.060[1959 c.461 §4; 1969 c.339 §7; 1971 c.585 §6; 1975 c.111 §6; repealed by 1983 c.740 §251] 688.061Authority of Oregon Board of Physical Therapy to require fingerprints of certain persons 688.070[1959 c.461 §7; 1969 c.339 §8; 1971 c.585 §7; 1975 c.526 §7; 1983 c.224 §1; repealed by 2005 c.627 §18] 688.080Reciprocity; fee 688.090License; certificate 688.100Renewals; rules; fee; lapse 688.110Temporary permit; fee 688.120Fraudulent representations prohibited 688.125Notice to patient of interest in physical therapy practice 688.129Dry needling; rules 688.130[1959 c.461 §16; 1965 c.314 §4; 1969 c.339 §14; 1971 c.585 §13; 1975 c.111 §10; 1983 c.224 §4; 1989 c.947 §1; 1991 c.381 §1; 1993 c.211 §1; 1999 c.539 §1; 1999 c.582 §15; repealed by 2005 c.627 §18] 688.132Duty to refer person 688.134[1993 c.211 §7; 1997 c.408 §1; repealed by 2005 c.627 §18] 688.135Duties and responsibilities of physical therapist 688.138Duty to report change of name or contact information 688.140Grounds for discipline; sanctions; civil penalties 688.145Discipline procedure; review of orders; confidential information 688.148Reinstatement of license 688.150[1959 c.461 §15; 1969 c.339 §16; 1971 c.585 §15; repealed by 1971 c.734 §21] 688.160Oregon Board of Physical Therapy; qualifications; terms; vacancies; duties; rules; fees; meetings; executive director 688.170[1959 c.461 §19; 1969 c.314 §88; 1971 c.585 §17; 1999 c.1084 §27; repealed by 2005 c.627 §18] 688.180[1959 c.461 §20; 1969 c.339 §18; 1971 c.585 §18; 1975 c.111 §13; repealed by 2005 c.627 §18] 688.190[1959 c.461 §21; 1969 c.339 §19; repealed by 1971 c.585 §23] 688.200[1959 c.461 §24; 1961 c.593 §4; 1967 c.637 §33; 1971 c.585 §19; repealed by 1973 c.427 §33 (688.201 enacted in lieu of 688.200)] 688.201Disposition of receipts 688.210[1959 c.461 §23; 1969 c.339 §20; 1971 c.585 §20; 1975 c.111 §14; repealed by 2005 c.627 §18] 688.220[1959 c.461 §22; 1971 c.585 §21; 1997 c.791 §44; 1999 c.59 §203; repealed by 2005 c.627 §18] 688.230Report of suspected violation; confidentiality of report; liability of person reporting 688.235[1989 c.843 §14; repealed by 2005 c.627 §18] 688.240Physical Therapy Licensure Compact 688.405Definitions for ORS 688.405 to 688.605 688.415License or permit requirement; prohibited acts 688.425Licensed persons may use title 688.435Application of ORS 688.405 to 688.605 688.445Licensing and renewal procedure; modalities; fees 688.455License fee; general qualifications 688.460Exemption from certain licensure requirements 688.465[1977 c.534 §7; 1981 c.603 §1; 1999 c.517 §4; 2005 c.151 §2; repealed by 2009 c.833 §32] 688.475[1977 c.534 §8; 1981 c.603 §2; 1999 c.517 §5; 2005 c.151 §3; repealed by 2009 c.833 §32] 688.480Qualifications of operators of certain equipment 688.485Examinations; fees 688.495Licensing of radiographer without examination 688.505Evidence of continuing education on renewal 688.510Certificate to practice fluoroscopy; fees; rules; discipline 688.515Limited X-ray machine operator permit; fees; qualifications; rules 688.517Bone densitometry certificate; fees; rules 688.520Inactive licenses and permits; temporary permits; licenses and permits for periods other than 24 months; rules 688.525Grounds for discipline; investigation of complaints; confidential information 688.545Board of Medical Imaging; qualifications; advisory member; term; compensation and expenses; officers; meetings; quorum; rules 688.555Rulemaking; executive director 688.557Authority of board to require fingerprints 688.560Fees; rules 688.565Continuing education 688.575[1977 c.534 §§16,17; 1979 c.449 §2; repealed by 1981 c.603 §8] 688.585Board of Medical Imaging Account 688.595Enforcement and inspections 688.600Investigation of alleged violations; power of board; subpoenas; peer review committees 688.603Fines; rules 688.605Duty to report violation; confidentiality; procedure on claims of violation 688.620Practice of fluoroscopy by advanced practice registered nurse; permit; fees; rules 688.625Definitions for ORS 688.625 to 688.665 688.630Certification requirement 688.635Scope of practice of hemodialysis technician; rules 688.640Application for certificate; rules 688.643Authority to require fingerprints 688.645Fees 688.650Qualifications for certification; temporary or provisional certificates; certificate by reciprocity; continuing education; certificate expiration; rules 688.655Grounds for denying, suspending or revoking certificate; investigation; duty to report; confidential information; liability of person who reports 688.660Grounds for discipline of certificate holder; civil penalty; assessment of disciplinary proceeding cost 688.665Rules 688.700[1993 c.744 §253; 1995 c.449 §8; repealed by 1999 c.736 §16] 688.701Definitions for ORS 688.701 to 688.734 688.705Board of Athletic Trainers; appointment; membership; terms 688.707Officers; quorum; meetings 688.709Board duties; rules 688.715Authority of Health Licensing Office; rules; investigations 688.718License required; exceptions 688.720Requirements for licensure; fee 688.724[1999 c.736 §9; 2005 c.648 §19; 2009 c.701 §25; repealed by 2013 c.314 §65] 688.728[1999 c.736 §10; 1999 c.885 §50b; 2003 c.547 §10; 2005 c.648 §20; 2009 c.701 §26; repealed by 2013 c.314 §65] 688.730Use of title 688.734Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office 688.800Definitions for ORS 688.800 to 688.840 688.802License required to practice respiratory care 688.803License required to practice polysomnography 688.805Exceptions to license requirements; practice requirements 688.807Exemptions for practice of polysomnography and respiratory care by licensed individuals 688.810Use of titles 688.815License to practice respiratory care 688.817[2001 c.40 §5; repealed by 2003 c.547 §118] 688.818[2001 c.40 §6; repealed by 2003 c.547 §118] 688.819Polysomnographic technologist license; license by endorsement 688.820Respiratory Therapist and Polysomnographic Technologist Licensing Board; qualification of members; terms; compensation 688.825Selection of board chairperson; quorum; meetings 688.830Duties of Health Licensing Office and of board; rules 688.834[2003 c.547 §30; 2005 c.648 §46; 2009 c.701 §29; 2011 c.715 §13; repealed by 2013 c.314 §65] 688.835[1997 c.792 §4; 2001 c.40 §3; repealed by 2003 c.547 §118] 688.836Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office 688.838Duty to report prohibited conduct 688.840Immunity from civil liability 688.915Civil penalty for violation of ORS 688.405 to 688.605 or rules 688.990Criminal penalties 688.995Criminal penalty for violation of ORS 688.800 to 688.840 688.997Criminal penalty for violation of ORS 688.718

Chapter 688 — Therapeutic and Technical Services: Physical Therapists; Medical Imaging Practitioners and Limited X-Ray Machine Operators; Hemodialysis Technicians; Athletic Trainers; Respiratory Therapists and Polysomnographic Technologists

ORS 688.015 Findings and purpose

(1)

The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that providing for state administrative control, supervision, licensure and regulation of the practice of physical therapy in this state serves the purpose of protecting the public health, safety and welfare.

(2)

It is the intent of the Legislative Assembly that only individuals who meet and maintain prescribed standards of competence may engage in the practice of physical therapy as authorized by ORS 688.010 to 688.201 and implemented by the Oregon Board of Physical Therapy.

Note: The amendments to 688.015 by section 8, chapter 627, Oregon Laws 2025, become operative July 1, 2027. See section 24, chapter 627, Oregon Laws 2025. The text that is operative on and after July 1, 2027, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

688.015. (1) The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that providing for state administrative control, supervision, licensure and regulation of the practice of physical therapy in this state serves the purpose of protecting the public health, safety and welfare.

(2)

It is the intent of the Legislative Assembly that only individuals who meet and maintain prescribed standards of competence and conduct may engage in the practice of physical therapy as authorized by ORS 688.010 to 688.201 and implemented by the Oregon Board of Physical Therapy.

(3)

ORS 688.010 to 688.201 shall be liberally construed to promote the public interest and to accomplish the purposes of ORS 688.010 to 688.201.

Note: 688.015 and 688.035 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 688 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

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