Fact Sheet Board: State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board Board identification number: 079 Department: COMMERCE, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Authority: AS 08.84.010; AS 08.01.010; AS 08.03.010 Status: Active Sunset date: June 30, 2022 Requirements: Legislative Confirmation Prohibitions: A member who has served all or part of two successive terms may not be reappointed unless four years have elapsed since the person last served. Public members cannot be engaged in, have a legal contract with a member of, or have a direct financial interest in the occupation that the board regulates. Term: 4 years Chair: Governor selects. Description: The board consists of 7 members appointed by Governor: 1 licensed physician; 3 licensed physical therapists or 2 physical therapists and a physical therapy assistant; 2 licensed occupational therapists or 1 occupational therapist and 1 occupational therapy assistant; and 1 lay member with no direct financial interest in health care industry. Function: Issues licenses and permits, adopts regulations for physical and occupational therapists. Special facts: Members serve at the pleasure of the Governor until a successor is appointed. An appointment to fill a vacancy is for the remainder of the unexpired term. Compensation: Standard Travel and Per Diem No additional compensation Meetings: 2 times per year (spring and fall) for 2 days each For further information and to reach individual members, contact: Connie Petz Licensing Examiner Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing DCCED, P.O. Box 110806 M/S 0806 Juneau, AK 99811-0806 Phone: (907) 465-2580 Fax: (907) 465-2974 Board Roster Website