New Jersey § 45:9-37

§ 45:9-37.

a. The board shall: (1) Administer and enforce the provisions of P.L.1983, c. 296 ( C.45:9-37.11 et seq. ) and P.L.2003, c. 18 ( C.45:9-37.34b et al.); (2) Establish procedures for application for licensure; (3) Establish standards for, and adopt and administer examinations for licensure; (4) Review and pass upon the qualifications of applicants for licensure; (5) Insure the proper conduct and standards of examinations; (6) Issue and renew licenses to physical therapists and physical therapist assistants

pursuant to P.L.1983, c. 296 ( C.45:9-37.11 et seq. ); (7) Establish disciplinary measures, including, but not limited to, suspending, revoking,

or refusing to renew the license of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant

pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1978, c. 73 ( C.45:1-14 et seq. ); (8) Maintain a record of every physical therapist and physical therapist assistant

licensed in this State, his place of business, his place of residence, and the date

and number of his license; (9) Conduct hearings into allegations of misconduct by licensees; (10) Establish requirements and standards for continuing professional education and

competency and approve courses that are eligible to meet these requirements and standards,

as provided in section 25 of P.L.2003, c. 18 ( C.45:9-37.34f ); (11) Conduct hearings pursuant to the “Administrative Procedure Act,” P.L.1968, c.

410 ( C.52:14B-1 et seq. ), except that the board shall have the right to administer oaths to witnesses, and

shall have the power to issue subpoenas for the compulsory attendance of witnesses

and the production of pertinent books, papers or records; (12) Conduct proceedings before any board, agency or court of competent jurisdiction

for the enforcement of the provisions of P.L.1983, c. 296 ( C.45:9-37.11 et seq. ) and P.L.2003, c. 18 ( C.45:9-37.34b et al.); (13) Conduct investigations as necessary and have the enforcement powers provided

pursuant to P.L.1978, c. 73 ( C.45:1-14 et seq. ); (14) Within 180 days of the effective date of P.L.2003, c. 18 , establish standards in accordance with the provisions of section 22 of P.L.2003, c. 18 ( C.45:9-37.34c ), in collaboration with the State Board of Medical Examiners and other appropriate

professional licensing boards established pursuant to Title 45 of the Revised Statutes,

setting forth the conditions under which a physical therapist is required to refer

an individual being treated by a physical therapist to or consult with a practitioner

licensed to practice dentistry, podiatry or medicine and surgery in this State, or

other appropriate licensed health care professional. Pending adoption of the standards: (a) a physical therapist shall refer any individual

who has failed to demonstrate reasonable progress within 30 days of the date of initial

treatment to a licensed health care professional; and (b) a physical therapist, not

more than 30 days from the date of initial treatment of functional limitation or pain,

shall consult with the individual's licensed health care professional of record as

to the appropriateness of the treatment, or, in the event that there is no identified

licensed health care professional of record, recommend that the individual consult

with a licensed health care professional of the individual's choice; (15) Establish mechanisms to assure that the public has access to physical therapists'

services, and report back to the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens

and Assembly Regulated Professions Committees, or their successors, regarding this

access; (16) Within 180 days of the effective date of P.L.2021, c. 382 ( C.45:9-37.34j et al.), 1 establish standards for the provision of dry needling by a physical therapist pursuant

to sections 3 and 4 of P.L.2021, c. 382 ( C.45:9-37.34j et al.), in collaboration with the State Board of Medical Examiners; and (17) Promulgate rules and regulations necessary for the performance of its duties and

the implementation of P.L.1983, c. 296. ( C.45:9-37.11 et seq. ) b. In addition to the provisions of subsection a. of this section, the board may establish

standards of professional behavior. 1

L.2021, c. 382, eff. April 18, 2022.