§ 32-2031 — Retired status; reinstatement to active status

A. The board shall place a licensee on retired status and waive the renewal fee and continuing competence requirements if a licensee presents a written affidavit to the board that the licensee has retired from the practice of physical therapy or from work as a physical therapist assistant, is in good standing with the board and has paid all fees required by this chapter before the waiver.

B. During the period of waiver pursuant to subsection A of this section, the retired licensee may not engage in the practice of physical therapy or work as a physical therapist assistant.

C. A retired licensee must renew the retired license every two years by verifying the person's contact information and using the same schedule for renewal of an active license. The board may not charge a fee for renewal of a retired license.

D. If a licensee fails to renew the retired status of the license on or before its expiration date, the retired license expires. If the person seeks to reinstate the person's retired status after the retired license has expired, the person must make a request for retired status pursuant to subsection A of this section.

E. The board may reinstate a retired licensee to active practice or work on payment of the renewal fee and presentation of evidence satisfactory to the board that the retired licensee is professionally able to engage in the practice of physical therapy or work as a physical therapist assistant and still possesses the professional knowledge required. If the retired licensee has held a retired license for more than three consecutive years, the person must also demonstrate competency to the board's satisfaction by satisfying one or more of the following as prescribed by the board:

1. Practicing or working for a specified time under an interim permit.

2. Completing remedial courses.

3. Completing continuing competence requirements for the period of the retired license.

4. Passing an examination as prescribed by the board.