Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 16-2-2 - DefinitionsThe following words and phrases as used in this rule have the following meanings, unless the context otherwise requires:
2.1. "Board" means the West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy.2.2. "Demanding party" means an individual who has been denied a license to practice Physical Therapy by the Board and who, as a result, demands that a hearing be held before the Board on the issue of such denial.2.3. "Charged party" means an individual who holds a license to practice Physical Therapy issued by the Board and who has been charged by the Board as described in Section 6.5. of these rules.2.4. "License" means a license or temporary permit issued by the Board to practice Physical Therapy or to assist in the practice of Physical Therapy pursuant to W. Va. Code '30-20-1. et. seq.2.5. "Licensee" means an individual who holds a license to practice Physical Therapy or to assist in the practice of Physical Therapy issued by the Board.2.6. "Permittee" is a person who holds a temporary permit to practice Physical Therapy or to assist in the practice of Physical Therapy issued by the Board.2.7. "Practice of Physical Therapy" means the practice of Physical Therapy as defined in W. Va. Code '30-20-2. This includes Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Aides, and Physical Therapist Assistants.