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The Colorado State Physical Therapy Board regulates individual physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.The Board meets regularly to approve license/certification applications and enforce the rules, regulations, and practice act that governs the profession. The Board reviews complaints about physical therapists and physical therapist assistants and utilizes the Division's Office of Investigations to investigate complaints when necessary. The Board is authorized to take disciplinary action against those who have violated the Physical Therapy Practice Act, Rules, and Regulations.

The Colorado Office of Policy, Research and Regulatory Reform is currently conducting a sunset review of the Physical Therapy Program. Analysis is performed to determine if the program is necessary and should be continued, modified, or repealed.  To provide input on this review, please visit COPRRR's website.

Program Information

Program/Board Members

Yukon Morford, Program Director

State Physical Therapy Board
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, CO 80202

Phone: 303-894-7800  |  Fax: 303-894-0144  |  Email: dora_physicaltherapyboard@state.co.us

 

Board Members:

  • Shashi Gunda, P.T., Board President
    Professional Member | Term Expires: January 1, 2026

  • Todd Ward, P.T., Board Vice President
    Professional Member | Term Expires: January 1, 2027

  • Heather Dorward, P.T.A.
    Professional Member | Term Expires: January 1, 2027

  • Cordelia (Corry) Rosenberg, Ph.D., RN,
    Public Member | Term Expires: January 1, 2024

  • Ira Gorman, P.T.
    Professional Member | Term Expires: January 1, 2024

  • Cheryl Saipe, M.D.
    Public Member | Term Expires: January 1, 2026

  • Emmanuel Hernandez Aniag, P.T.
    Professional Member | Term Expires: January 1, 2024

Public Notices

Physical Therapy Board Annual Meeting


Physical Therapy Board 2023 Board Meetings

 

Physical Therapy Compact Commission Notice of Proposed Rulemaking October 30, 2022

 

Emergency and Permanent Rulemaking Hearing - October 13, 2022

The State Physical Therapy Board will hold an Emergency and Permanent Rulemaking Hearing to allow stakeholders a final opportunity to provide testimony before the Board considers adopting multiple proposed new rules to implement Colorado House Bill 22-1284 (Concerning updates to state surprise billing laws to facilitate the implementation of surprise billing protections, and aligning state law with the federal "No Surprises Act"); Executive Order D 2022-032 (Directing State Agencies to Protect Access to Reproductive Health Care in Colorado); and Executive Order D 2022-034 (Protecting Colorado’s Workforce and Expanding Licensing Opportunities). The Board will consider adopting Rules 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, and Appendix B on a permanent basis, and in addition, will consider an emergency adoption of Rules 1.8 and 1.9, to comply with the reporting requirements of the Executive Orders.

Permanent Rulemaking Hearing - August 11, 2022

The State Physical Therapy Board will hold a Permanent Rulemaking Hearing to allow stakeholders a final opportunity to provide testimony before the Board considers adopting the proposed revisions to Rules 1.5 and 1.6, to implement Colorado Senate Bill 22-116 (Concerning the ability of an individual to obtain an occupational credential through the occupational credential portability program).

 

Physical Therapy Compact Commission Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

 

Final Notice of Hearing

On May 13, 2021, the State Physical Therapy Board filed a Notice of Hearing with the Colorado Secretary of State and Colorado Office of Policy, Research & Regulatory Reform for the Board to consider adopting multiple revisions to the rules in compliance with the rule review mandated by section 24-4-103.3, C.R.S. As allowed per section 24-4-103(2.5), C.R.S., a request for a Cost-Benefit Analysis was received on May 14, 2021. The State Physical Therapy produced a Cost-Benefit Analysis on July 23, 2021, consistent with the statutory requirements of section 24-4-103(2.5), C.R.S. 

 

Permanent Rulemaking Hearing - August 12, 2021

The State Physical Therapy Board held a Permanent Rulemaking Hearing on August 12, 2021, that allowed stakeholders a final opportunity to provide feedback before the Board considered adopting multiple revisions to the Board’s rules pursuant to the rule review mandated in section 24-4-103.3, C.R.S. The purpose of the rule review was to assess the continuing need, appropriateness, and cost-effectiveness of the rules to determine if they should be continued in their current form, modified, or repealed.

 

Permanent Rulemaking Hearing - April 15, 2021

The State Physical Therapy Board will hold a VIRTUAL Permanent Rulemaking Hearing to allow stakeholders a final opportunity to provide feedback before the Board considers adopting revisions to Rule 1.6 and Appendix A to correct language that conflicts with portions of the statute in Colorado Senate Bill 20-102 (Concerning required disclosures to patients regarding formal actions based on sexual misconduct).

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