Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Physical Therapy intends to consider amending 18VAC112-20, Regulations Governing the Practice of Physical Therapy. The purpose of the proposed action is to decide whether to replace the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy Practice Review Tool, which as of November 30, 2016, is no longer offered, with a self-assessment tool called oPTion that allows physical therapists to compare their knowledge, skills, and abilities to entry-level general physical therapy practice. The oPTion assessment report categorizes the therapist's performance into levels one through four. If this replacement is made, the board will determine if a specific level of performance will be required for the purpose of licensing therapists who have not been engaged in active practice or for granting credit to licensees for continuing education.

The agency intends to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: § 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: February 22, 2017.

Agency Contact: Corie Tillman Wolf, Executive Director, Board of Physical Therapy, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-4674, FAX (804) 527-4413, or email ptboard@dhp.virginia.gov.