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1 Tab 4 - F Updated – Feb 10, 2014 Disciplinary Actions by NCBPTE before 1996 (Licensees who are stricken no longer have an active license) Discipline Conduct Year Name & Lic # Warning - Failure to properly supervise unlicensed aides in a manner that could have led to a Practice Act violation. 1982 Ainsworth, Charles P1086 Warning Improper use of unlicensed aides in a manner which could have led to a Practice Act violation. 1983 McDonald, Francis P2071 Not entered Worked before receiving a license 1984 Ferrell, Elizabeth P3166 Warning Continuing to work after her license had expired. 1991 Spencer, Amanda P2003 Warning Continuing to work after his license had expired. 1991 Wilson, Thomas A284 Warning Recording an erroneous measurement in a patients record in an attempt to motivate the patient. 1993 Andre, Mari Allison P4202 Probation Felony conviction of common law robbery and credit card theft. 1995 Taylor, Troy A1289 \\ptdata\WPDOCS\BACKUP\BOARD.MTG\Mar 13 2014\Tab 4 - F - Disciplinary Actions since 1997 - reformatted - 0005 - 02-10-14.docx

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Tab 4 - F

Updated – Feb 10, 2014

Disciplinary Actions by NCBPTE before 1996 (Licensees who are stricken no longer have an active license)

Discipline Conduct

Year

Name & Lic #

Warning -

Failure to properly supervise unlicensed aides in a manner that could have led to a Practice Act violation.

1982 Ainsworth, Charles P1086

Warning Improper use of unlicensed aides in a manner which could have led to a Practice Act violation.

1983 McDonald, Francis P2071

Not entered Worked before receiving a license 1984 Ferrell, Elizabeth P3166

Warning Continuing to work after her license had expired. 1991 Spencer, Amanda P2003

Warning Continuing to work after his license had expired. 1991 Wilson, Thomas A284

Warning Recording an erroneous measurement in a patients record in an attempt to motivate the patient.

1993 Andre, Mari Allison P4202

Probation Felony conviction of common law robbery and credit card theft.

1995 Taylor, Troy A1289

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Disciplinary Actions by NCBPTE from 1996 – December 31, 2013 Internal Working Document

Updated – February 4, 2014 Number of disciplinary actions taken = 173 Number of licensees who were disciplined and are no longer licensed = 65 [Names of licenses who are no longer licensed are struck through (stricken).] Licensees with multiple entries: Anthony Alfano (2) Angela Casper (3) Kimberly Evans (2) Lyndsey Hafer (2) Mark Everette (2) Richard Hultz (3) James Johnson (2) William Kidd (2) William Lucas (2) Karen Moore (2) Amber Mozingo (2) Mark Owens (2) Tammi Rushing (3) Michael Shell (2) Lynda Williams (2) Year Total 1996 02 1997 14 1998 06 1999 09 2000 07 2001 07 2002 08 2003 09 2004 09 2005 09 2006 07 2007 10 2008 11 2009 11 2010 07 2011 14 (7 related to cont comp) 2012 20 (5 related to cont comp) 2013 12 (3 related to cont comp) Total. 172 \\ptdata\WPDOCS\BACKUP\BOARD.MTG\Mar 13 2014\Tab 4 - F - Disciplinary Actions since 1997 - reformatted - 0005 - 02-10-14.docx

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Discipline

Conduct

Year

Name & Lic #

Category

Conduct

Discipline

1 Suspension Sexual Misconduct

1996 Suspended 1997

McCluskey, Donald G., P-419

PT In 1993, Mr. McCluskey was found guilty of assault on a female, and prayer for judgment was continued upon his payment of court costs.

11/14/96 Consent Order executed. Surrender of license to practice physical therapy for a period of (12) months, all but 90 days of suspension shall be stayed upon meeting terms outlined in his Consent Agreement. Active suspension effective as of November 15, 1996.

2 Warning Failure to provide appropriate supervision

1996 Wacker, Karin P-4836

PT On June 17, 1996, Ms. Wacker instructed a PT Aide to engage in independent performance of physical therapy procedures while a licensee was not on site to provide appropriate supervision.

Warning

3 Warning 1997 Vestal, Kelly P-311

PT Failing to respond to repeated requests by the Board asking that she provide proof that she did not engage in the practice of physical therapy as a physical therapist for a period of time when she had not renewed her license.

Warning

4 Suspension Sexual Misconduct

1997 Suspended 1995

Mantovani, Randolph A., P-3522

PT On November 3, 1994, Mr. Mantovani plead guilty to second degree sexual offense (felony). He was placed on probation for 5 years and was required to serve an active term of 90 days.

1/23/97 Consent Order executed. Surrender of license to practice physical therapy for a period of three (3) years, and he shall be given credit for two years of suspension so long as he complies with the terms in his Consent Agreement. Active suspension effective at date he surrenders his license.

5 Suspension Phantom visits 1997 Suspended 1995

Cooke, Dennis, B A-1685

PTA Documenting and charging for home health patient visits that were not performed.

1/23/97 Consent Order executed. Surrender of license to practice as a physical therapist assistant for a period of (12) months measured from February 1997; however, all but six (6) months of such suspension shall be stayed upon completion of the terms and conditions of his

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Discipline

Conduct

Year

Name & Lic #

Category

Conduct

Discipline

Consent Order. 6 Suspension Fraud related to

license renewal 1997 Lapsed 2010

Leonard, Phyllis A. A -423

PTA In 1995 and 1996, Ms. Leonard failed to furnish correct information on the Renewal Form. Therefore, the Board concluded Ms. Leonard fraudulently and deceptively renewed her license to practice as a physical therapist assistant in North Carolina.

1/23/97 Consent Order executed. Surrender of license to practice as a physical therapist assistant for a period of (3) months measured from February 3, 1997 and completion of the terms and conditions of the Consent Agreement.

7 Probation Failure to supervise office staff

1997 Lapsed 2010

Stewart, Edwin B. P-286

PT Failure to adequately supervise the office staff in appropriate billing of modalities.

1/23/97 Consent Order executed. Placed on probation for twelve (12) months measured from the date the Consent Order is executed, and upon the requirement to complete the terms and conditions of the Consent Agreement.

8 Suspension Phantom Visits 1997 Rogers, Nancy E., A-893

PTA Documenting and charging for home health visits that were not performed.

4/17/97 Consent Order executed. Surrender of license to practice as a physical therapist assistant for a period of (12) months from May, 1997; however, all but six (6) months of such suspension shall be stayed upon completion of the terms and conditions of her Consent Order.

9 Suspension Phantom Visits 1997 Lapsed 2002

Clemmer, Leslie A., P-5104

PT Documenting and charging for services that were not provided in a home health setting.

7/17/97 Consent Order executed. Suspension of license to practice as a physical therapist for six (6) months to take effect upon licensee’s request for revival of her North Carolina license.

10 Suspension Disciplined in another state (Phantom Visits)

1997 Montayre, Paterno E., P-3492 Lapsed 1997

PT Convicted by the State of Michigan, Dept of Consumer and Industry Services, Board of Physical Therapy Disciplinary Subcommittee on December 27, 1996 of documenting and charging for home health patient visits that were not performed.

7/17/97 Consent Order executed. Suspension of license to practice as a physical therapist in North Carolina for a period of six (6) months measured from August 1, 1997 to parallel sanctions that were imposed by the Michigan Board related to documentation of home health visits that were not made.

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Discipline

Conduct

Year

Name & Lic #

Category

Conduct

Discipline

11 Warning Failure to keep appointments

1997 Williams, Lynda F., A-927

PTA Failure to keep scheduled appointments with home health patients

Warning

12 Warning Working when license had lapsed.

1997 Koury, Marvin L., A-1941

PTA Failing to respond to repeated requests by the Board asking that he provide proof that he did not engage in the practice of physical therapy as a physical therapist assistant for a period of time when he had not renewed his license.

Warning

13 Warning Documentation Issue

1997 Mieden, Emma K., P-4701

PT Failure to complete and return patient records in a timely manner to her former employer upon termination.

Warning

14 Warning Failure to provide appropriate supervision

1997 Phillips, Steven L. P-1867

PT Failure to provide appropriate supervision over physical therapy aides.

Warning

15 Suspension Provided false information on renewal form

1997 Lapsed 2010

Everette, Mark A., A-1228

PTA Provided false information on 1998 Renewal Form by failing to disclose disciplinary action in Virginia.

11/20/97 Order executed. License summarily suspended pending hearing.

16 Warning Failure to Document

1997 Eidens, Gerald G. P-4015

PT Failure to document in patient records the involvement of the physical therapist in the patient’s intervention.

Warning

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Discipline

Conduct

Year

Name & Lic #

Category

Conduct

Discipline

17 Suspension (Contested Case Hearing)

Disciplined in another state

1998 Lapsed 2010

Everette, Mark A A-1228

PTA After determining that the requirements of Board Rules 48G. 0601(b) were met in its entirety, the Board imposed the same sanctions as the Virginia Board of Medicine indefinitely suspending Mr. Everette’s license to practice as a physical therapist assistant for a period of not less than two years. Mr. Everette may petition the Board after two (2) years from the date of entry of the Virginia Consent Order (October 22, 1997) for reinstatement of his license to practice as a physical therapist assistant at which time an administrative proceeding may be convened to receive evidence satisfactory to the Board that Mr. Everette is able to resume the safe and competent practice as a licensed physical therapist assistant.

February 5, 1998 Order executed. Suspension of license for a period of not less than two years.

18 Suspension Phantom Visits 1998 Suspended 1998

Roden, Ross P-6163

PT Documenting and charging for home health patient visits that were not performed

April 23, 1998 Consent Order executed - surrender of license to practice as a physical therapist for a period of twelve (12) months measured from April, 1998; however, all but six (6) months of such suspension shall be stayed upon completion of the terms and conditions of the Consent Order.

19 Suspension Practicing beyond her scope of work

1998 Lapsed 2010

Edwards, Helene B. A-2123

PTA Performing patient treatments that were not included in the treatment program; practicing beyond her scope of practice; performing professional services without adequate supervision; and advertising, recommending, and using in patient care alternative treatments not within the scope of physical therapy practice.

July 9, 1998 Order Executed. Suspension of license for a period of twelve (12) months; however, all but two (2) weeks shall be stayed providing that she functions under the on-site supervision of a licensed physical therapist at her place of employment.

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Discipline

Conduct

Year

Name & Lic #

Category

Conduct

Discipline

20 Suspension Violation of Consent Agreement

1998 Suspended 1995

Mantovani, Randolph A. P-3522

PT Violation of the conditions of his Consent Agreement of January 23, 1997

February 5, 1998, Consent Order Executed. Board approved a motion to allow Mr. Mantovani to surrender his license to practice physical therapy in North Carolina and he not be permitted to apply for licensure for three (3) years at which time the Board would handle his application as it would any other applicant with a history of disciplinary action.

21 Surrendered Engaging in conduct that could result in harm or injury to the patient. Inadequate documentation.

1998 Surrendered 1998

Oliver, Janine A. P-6695

PT Engaging in conduct that could result in harm or injury to the public. Inadequate documentation of physical therapy evaluations and treatments.

October 8, 1998, Consent Order executed. Board approved a motion to allow Ms. Oliver to surrender her license to practice physical therapy in North Carolina.

22 Warning Working when license had lapsed.

1998 Johnson, Georgia J. A-2180

PTA Engaging in the practice of physical therapy when her license had not been renewed.

Warning

23 Suspension Phantom Visits 1999 Suspended 2008

Hafer, Lyndsey R. A-2113

PTA Documenting and charging for home health patient visits that were not performed.

03/30/99 Consent Order executed. Suspension. The suspension will be for a period of twelve (12) months; however, all but six (6) months shall be stayed upon completion of the terms and conditions of the Consent Order.

24 Probation Failure to supervise

1999 Lapsed 2000

Gawelko, Paul E., P-4779

PT Failure to adequately supervise facility personnel and for allowing an occupational therapist to evaluate and treat a physical therapy patient.

03/11/99 Three (3) month period of probation

25 Warning Failure to disclose information on renewal form.

1999 Metzger III, Raymond S. P-3854

PT Failure to disclose disciplinary action taken in North Carolina on an application for licensure in another state that requested disclosure of prior disciplinary action.

Warning

26 Suspension Failure to adequately check the temperature of the water for a non-verbal patient in a whirlpool and for breaching patient confidentiality.

1999 Merkwa, Barbara D. (Minton) P-2297

PT Failure to adequately check the temperature of the water for a non-verbal patient in a whirlpool and for breaching patient confidentiality.

06/24/99 Twenty-four month suspension, all of which is stayed so long as Ms. Merkwa complies with the terms of the Consent Order for Disciplinary Action.

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Discipline

Conduct

Year

Name & Lic #

Category

Conduct

Discipline

27 Probation Felony conviction.

1999 Lapsed 2004

Shaw, Donald K. P-6537

PT Felony conviction.

06/24/99 Placed on probation on the same terms as the United States District Court Order.

28 Warning Failure to renew her license in 1997 and 1999 by the required date.

1999 Donahue, Diane M. A-752

PTA Failure to renew her license in 1997 and 1999 by the required date.

06/24/99 Warning

29 Warning Practicing physical therapy prior to becoming licensed and without applying for a new graduate permit pursuant to GS §90-270.31.

1999 Lapsed 2003

Richardson, Brian P-7053

PT Practicing physical therapy prior to becoming licensed and without applying for a new graduate permit pursuant to GS §90-270.31.

06/24/99 Warning

30 Warning Failure to submit a supervisor’s form for a new graduate that she was supervising.

1999 Wagoner, Theresa P-4661

PT Failure to submit a supervisor’s form for a new graduate that she was supervising.

06/24/99 Warning.

31 Warning Used modalities (magnets) in her practice that are not within the scope of physical therapy practice.

1999 Flannery, Sheila, P-4440

PT Used modalities (magnets) in her practice that are not within the scope of physical therapy practice.

12/09/99 Warning

32 Warning Failure to provide proper supervision

2000 Lapsed 2002

Wallace, Calla P-279

PT Failure to provide appropriate supervision of a physical therapist assistant

Warning

33 Suspension Practicing beyond the scope of a PTA

2000 Johnson, James Darrel A-1466

PTA Engaging in activities beyond the scope of practice of a physical therapist assistant

One year suspension, 15 days active (Nov 3-17, 2000), and the remaining period will be stayed so long as Mr. Johnson complies with the terms of the Consent Order for Disciplinary Action.

34 Suspension

Failure to provide accurate information on application

2000 Lapsed 2005

Schermbeck, Todd A-2495

PTA License suspended for failure to list felony conviction on his application for licensure as a PTA in North Carolina.

One year suspension, 10 days active (Nov 17- 29, 2000) and the remaining period stayed.

35 Probation Working without appropriate supervision

2000 Baucom, (Outen) Angela L., A-2350

PTA Working as a physical therapist assistant in a physician’s office without appropriate supervision by a physical therapist.

September 07, 2000: Probation for 1 year. As a condition, she cannot continue to work for the physician.

36 Probation Working without appropriate supervision

2000 Genter-Burgin, Suzanne, A-658

PTA Working as a physical therapist assistant in a physician’s office without appropriate supervision by a physical therapist. Discipline:

September 07, 2000: Probation for 1 year. As a condition, she cannot continue to work for the physician.

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Discipline

Conduct

Year

Name & Lic #

Category

Conduct

Discipline

37 Warning Failure to complete documentation

2000 Lapsed 2001

Bridges, Barbara P-738

PT Failure to timely complete documentation of patient intervention.

Warning

38 Warning Failure to provide appropriate supervision

2000 Lapsed 2001

Hatcher, Dean D. P-6565

PT Failure to provide adequate supervision of an athletic trainer who was assisting him during the performance of a Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE)

Warning

39 Suspension Entering false documentation

2001 Lapsed 2001

Johns, Arlene P-4720

PT Entering false or misleading information into patient records

1 year suspension, 6 months active and the remaining period stayed (executed January 25, 2001)

40 Suspension Phantom Visits 2001 Lapsed 2001

Hatfield, Teresa A P-2472

PT Documenting and charging for treatments that were not performed

1 year suspension, 6 months active and the remaining period stayed (executed March 28, 2001)

41 Probation Failure to complete documentation

2001 Hultz, Richard P-7136

PT Failure to complete documentation of patients’ interventions

Probation for 2 years (issued January 11, 2001)

42 Warning Entering erroneous information in patient records

2001 Lapsed 2004

Aguila, Gerjard V. A-1310

PTA Entering erroneous information in patient records

Warning

43 Suspension Controlled substances

2001 Angela W. Casper, A-1292

PTA Obtaining and using controlled substances prescribed for a patient.

1 year suspension, 3 months active and the remaining period stayed with conditions (executed Oct 1, 2001)

44 Suspension Inappropriate conduct

2001 Pilakel, Pradeep D. P-4468

PT Inappropriate conduct during physical therapy treatment.

18 months suspension, 1 month active and the remaining period stayed with conditions (executed Nov. 1, 2001)

45 Suspension Phantom Visits 2001 Lapsed 2008

Frye, Blair A P-8392.

PT Documenting and billing for treatments that were not performed.

36 months suspension, 15 months active and the remaining period stayed with conditions (executed Dec. 13, 2001)

46 Suspension Phantom Visits 2002 Parcell, James L. P-3320

PT Documenting and billing for treatments that were not performed.

6 months suspension, 1 month active and the remaining period stayed with conditions. (executed Mar 21, 2002)

47 Probation Being under influence of alcohol

2002 Gough Russell, Elise A-613

PTA Being under the influence of intoxicating liquors while in the performance of her duties as a physical therapist assistant

Probation for 24 months with restrictions and conditions. (executed June 13, 2002)

48 Warning Entering false information

2002 Snodgrass, Susan D., A-1335

PTA Entering false information regarding patient treatment dates.

Warning.

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Discipline

Conduct

Year

Name & Lic #

Category

Conduct

Discipline

49 Warning Abusing a patient

2002 Aram, Richard H. P-7281

PT Violation of Board’s rule regarding prohibited actions [21 NCAC 48G .0601 (a) (6) “harassing, abusing, or intimidating a patient, either physically or verbally.”]

Warning.

50 Suspension 2002 Yane, Robert John P-8115

PT Entering false and misleading information regarding timesheets.

6 months suspension, 1 month active and the remaining period stayed with conditions. (Executed Dec. 16, 2002)

51 Warning Abusing a patient

2002 Lapsed 2003

Griscti, Anthony P. A-2671

PTA Violation of Board’s rule regarding prohibited actions [21 NCAC 48G .0601 (a) (6) “harassing, abusing, or intimidating a patient, either physically or verbally.”]

Warning.

52 Suspension Phantom Visits 2002 Lapsed 2002

Feo, Anthony A-2713

PTA Documenting and billing for treatments that were not performed.

6 months suspension, 1 month active and the remaining period stayed with conditions. (imposed Sept. 12, 2002

53 Suspension Entering false information

2002 Yane, Robert John P-8115

PT Entering false and misleading information regarding timesheets.

6 months suspension, 1 month active and the remaining period stayed with conditions. (Executed Dec. 16, 2002)

54 Warning 2003 Glass, Kenneth L P-4131

PT Entering inaccurate and misleading patient treatment times in the physical therapy records.

Warning (Executed December 5, 2003)

55 Suspension Disciplined in another state

2003 Clarke, James Richard P-7229

PT After determining that the requirements of 21NCAC 48G .0601(b) were met in its entirety, the Board imposed the same sanction as the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners suspending Mr. Clarke’s license for 2 years (stayed) and the subsequent probation.

Suspension of license for a period of not less than 2 years (stayed) and subsequent probation. (Executed March 6, 2003).

56 Warning Working when license had lapsed.

2003 Shell, Michael G. A-1099

PTA Working as a physical therapist assistant when his license had not been renewed.

Warning.

57 Warning Failure to provide appropriate supervision

2003 Wooters, C. Renee P-2641

PT Failure to exercise appropriate supervision over a PTA.

Warning

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Discipline

Conduct

Year

Name & Lic #

Category

Conduct

Discipline

58 Warning Performing activities beyond the scope of work of a PTA

2003 Roberson, Dawn Briley A-2223

PTA Performing activities beyond the scope of work for a PTA.

Warning

59 Warning Failure to renew license

2003 Lapsed 2009

RINGSVEN Eckerstrom, Amy C. A-3089

PTA Failure to renew her license.

Warning

60 Suspension / Probation

Documenting and billing for treatments not performed

2003 Weaver, Melissa A-2914

PTA Documenting and billing for treatments not performed and for entering false and misleading information in a patient’s record

Suspension / Probation

61 Probation Engaging in conduct that could result in harm or injury to the patient

2003 Johnson, James Darrell A-1466

PTA Engaging in conduct that could result in harm or injury to the patient

Probation

62 Suspension (Indefinite)

Disciplined in another state for sexual misconduct

2003 Suspended 2004

Kieklak, Gerald H. P-5589

PT Disciplined in another state for sexual misconduct

Suspension (Indefinite)

63 Warning Entering false and misleading information into a patient chart

2004 Pourvady, Ghassem A-737

PTA Entering false and misleading information into a patient chart

Warning.

64 Warning Failure to maintain adequate patient records and failing to record patient data within a reasonable period of time.

2004 Lapsed 2005

Evans, Kimberly S. A-2002

PTA Failure to maintain adequate patient records and failing to record patient data within a reasonable period of time.

Warning.

65 Suspension Recording false and misleading information in patient charts.

2004 Campbell, Barbara A. P-3959

PT Recording false and misleading information in patient charts.

6-month suspension, 7 days active.

66 Suspension Practicing beyond the scope of work of a PTA, failing to follow physician and PT orders, failing to adequately train and supervise aides, and misrepresenting himself as a PT.

2004 MacLaughlin, Charles R. A-2191

PTA Practicing beyond the scope of work of a PTA, failing to follow physician and PT orders, failing to adequately train and supervise aides, and misrepresenting himself as a PT.

2 year suspension, 60 days active.

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Discipline

Conduct

Year

Name & Lic #

Category

Conduct

Discipline

67 Probation Practicing beyond the scope of work of a physical therapist assistant by performing patient screens.

2004 Mitchell, Paul A. A-1404

PTA Practicing beyond the scope of work of a physical therapist assistant by performing patient screens.

Probation for 6 months.

68 Surrender of License

License surrendered pending sentencing of federal criminal charges.

2004 Surrendered 2004

Taft, William H. P-5133

PT License surrendered pending sentencing of federal criminal charges.

Surrender of license.

69 Surrender of License

License surrendered pending sentencing of federal criminal charges.

2004 Porter, Kevin T. A-3126

PTA License surrendered pending sentencing of federal criminal charges.

Surrender of license.

70 Surrender of License

License surrendered pending sentencing of federal criminal charges.

2004 Underwood, Paul E. P-2647

PT License surrendered pending sentencing of federal criminal charges.

Surrender of license.

71 Probation Recording false information in PT records.

2004 MacDonald, Rhonda M. A-1886

PTA Recording false information in PT records.

Probation 6 months.

72 Suspension Recording false information in patient records, failing to follow the PT Plan of Care, Failure to keep Board office apprised of address, failing to record notes within a reasonable time period.

2005 Suspended 2005

VanDyke, Billy A-3251

PTA Recording false information in patient records, failing to follow the PT Plan of Care, Failure to keep Board office apprised of address, failing to record notes within a reasonable time period.

Suspension for 6 months. 30 days active and 5 months inactive.

73 Suspension Obtaining a controlled substance using a former patient’s prescription.

2005 Rowland Birch, Melissa D. A-2483

PTA

Obtaining a controlled substance using a former patient’s prescription.

Two-year suspension, 6 months active, 18 months inactive. (Executed Mar. 17, 2005)

74 Warning Failure to complete and return patient records to his employer in a timely manner upon termination.

2005 Gonzaga, Froilan, B. P-7216

PT

Failure to complete and return patient records to his employer in a timely manner upon termination.

Warning

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Conduct

Year

Name & Lic #

Category

Conduct

Discipline

75 Warning Administering prescription topical medication without having a physician’s prescription and for maintaining a “community jar’ of 10% hydrocortisone in the facility for use with patient interventions.

2005 Ahrens, Stephen F. P-2611

PT

Administering prescription topical medication without having a physician’s prescription and for maintaining a “community jar’ of 10% hydrocortisone in the facility for use with patient interventions.

Warning

76 Warning Questionable conduct with patients’ prescriptions.

2005 Surrendered 2009

Rushing, Tammi P-2886

PT

Questionable conduct with patients’ prescriptions.

Warning

77 Probation Inappropriate supervision; failing to properly maintain patient records as indicated in the Consent Order issued August 27, 2004 by the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

2005 Cameron, Brenda L P-7021

PT

Inappropriate supervision; failing to properly maintain patient records as indicated in the Consent Order issued August 27, 2004 by the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

Probation – 2 years, that she be required to complete the continuing education requirements outlined by the Maryland PT Board of Examiners, and that she cannot own a private practice ore be employed by a private practice owned by a family member in North Carolina for a period of 2 years.

78 Suspension Recording false or misleading data; failure to file a report, filing a false report or failure to respond to pay the costs of a previous investigation.

2005 Suspended 2005

Evans, Kimberly S. A-2002

PTA

Recording false or misleading data; failure to file a report, filing a false report or failure to respond to pay the costs of a previous investigation.

Suspension – 2 years, 1 year of such suspension being active suspension and 1 year of suspension being inactive with conditions; and she must complete an ethics course approved by the Board.

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79 Revocation After determining that Sharma violated G.S. 90-270-.36(1) by falsely stating on applications for renewal in 1999, 2000, and 2004 that he had not been disciplined in another State during the preceding two years at times when his license was suspended in Michigan (1999) and Ohio (2004), the Board voted to revoke Sharma’s license.

2005 Revoked 2005

Sharma, Rajendra C. P-1527

PT

After determining that Sharma violated G.S. 90-270-.36(1) by falsely stating on applications for renewal in 1999, 2000, and 2004 that he had not been disciplined in another State during the preceding two years at times when his license was suspended in Michigan (1999) and Ohio (2004), the Board voted to revoke Sharma’s license.

License revoked. Licensee required to reimburse the Board for the cost of the investigation.

80 Warning Entering misleading information in physical therapy patient records.

2005 Sutton, Sandra W. A-342

PTA

Entering misleading information in physical therapy patient records.

Warning. Licensee required to pay cost of the investigation.

81 Suspension Entering false information in chart and billing for services not performed

2006 Gambill, Robert T. P-2943

PT

Entering false and misleading information in a patient’s records, failing to exercise appropriate supervision of support personnel, failing to provide proper oversight of documentation for services rendered, billing and charging for treatments not performed, failing to maintain legible patient records that contain appropriate documentation.

Twelve (12) months suspension, 45 days active and the remaining period stayed with conditions. Reimburse the Board for cost of investigation. (Executed March 14, 2006, Effective March 27, 2006)

82 Denied Renewal of License

Disciplined in State of Washington

2006 Foecking, Joseph William P-9832

PT

After determining that the requirements of Board rules 21 NCAC 48G .0601 (b) and (c) were satisfied, the Board denied licensure renewal and imposed the same sanctions as the Washington Board and determined that his license cannot be reinstated until such time as he is licensed and in “good standing” with the Washington Board of Physical Therapy.

Indefinite suspension and reimburse the Board for cost of investigation. (Executed March 14, 2006)

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83 Probation Failing to document evaluations

2006 Lapsed 2008

Gillen, John F. P-9942

PT

Failing to document patient information in a timely manner.

Six (6) months probation with conditions and reimburse the Board for cost of investigation. (Executed March 14, 2006)

84 Probation Disciplined in

State of FL. 2006 Lapsed 2010

Alfano, Anthony J. A-3375

PTA

After determining that the requirements of Board rules 21 NCAC 48G .0601 (b) and (c) were satisfied, the Board imposed the same discipline as imposed by the Florida Board of Physical Therapy.

Twenty-four (24) months probation with conditions and reimburse the Board for cost of investigation. (Executed March 14, 2006)

85 Suspension upon his return to NC

Failure to comply with terms of Consent Order

2006 Lapsed 2010

Alfano, Anthony J A-3375

PTA

Failure to comply with terms of his Consent Order of March 14, 2006

Fifteen-day suspension upon his return to North Carolina and all terms of the Consent Order of March 14, 2006 will remain in full force and effect. (Executed December 6, 2006)

86 Probation 2006 Mozingo, Amber S. , A-3161

PTA Entering false and misleading information in patients’ treatment chart.

Twelve (12) month probation with conditions and reimburse the Board for cost of investigation. (Executed March 14, 2006)

87 Warning 2006 McGlothlen, David L., A-1694

PTA Engaging in inappropriate and unwelcomed comments of a sexual nature with a colleague.

Warning and reimburse the Board for cost of investigation. (Executed March 14, 2006)

88 Warning Entering false and misleading information in patients’ physical therapy charts.

2007 Moore, Karen B. A-1285

PTA

Entering false and misleading information in patients’ physical therapy charts.

Warning and reimburse the Board for cost of investigation. (Executed March 14, 2007)

89 Suspension 2007 Wallace, Loretta A-404

PTA

Violating NCGS § 90-270.36: The employment of fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation in obtaining or attempting to obtain a license or renewal by failing to disclose her 2005 disciplinary action in South Carolina on her 2006 Renewal Form.

Thirty (30) days active suspension. Reimburse the Board for cost of investigation. (Executed March 14, 2007, Effective March 26, 2007)

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90 Probation 2007 Fink, Jerold Erick P-9396

PT

Failure to exercise supervision over persons who are authorized to practice only under the supervision of the licensed professional and delegating professional responsibilities to a person when the licensee delegating such responsibilities knows or has reason to know that such a person is not qualified by training, by experience, or by licensure to perform such responsibilities.

Probation with conditions for six (6) months. Required to take an Ethics course that has been approved by the Board and also complete the Board’s Jurisprudence Exercise. Must reimburse the Board the cost of the investigation. (Executed June 27, 2007)

91 Suspension 2007 Love, James T. P-9616

PT

Billing for treatments not performed and entering false and misleading information in patients’ records.

Twelve (12) months suspension, 3 months active and the remaining stayed with conditions. Required to take an Ethics course that has been approved by the Board and also complete the Board’s Jurisprudence Exercise. Must reimburse the Board the cost of the investigation. (Executed June 27, 2007)

92 Warning 2007 Brillhart, Priscilla A. A-1171

PTA

Failure to document accurate and legible information in patients’ records.

Warning and reimburse the Board the cost of the investigation (Executed June 27, 2007)

93 Probation 2007 Kilgore, Rebecca A. A-2185

PTA

1. Recording false and misleading data, measurements or notes regarding a patient, 2. Practicing or offering to practice beyond the scope allowed by law; and 3. Billing or charging for services or treatment not performed.

Probation for twelve (12) months. Additional requirement that Kilgore must take an Ethics Course, complete the Jurisprudence Exercise and pay the cost of the investigation. (Executed October 9, 2007)

94 Probation 2007 Cook, Tonya R. A-1499

PTA

Documenting and billing for services not performed.

Six (6) months probation. Same as imposed by State of Virginia, which is where the conduct occurred. (Executed December 3, 2007)

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95 Suspension 2007 Wilson, Richard W. P -2682

PT

Failure to document patient treatments.

Suspension for two (2) years with forty-five (45) days active and the remaining stayed with conditions. Licensee must pay the cost of the investigation. (Executed December 12, 2007, Suspension effective December 14, 2007)

96 Probation 2007 Zwieg, David L. P-8482

PT

Failure to provide appropriate oversight of the documentation of a physical therapist assistant.

Probation for six (6) months with conditions and pay the cost of the investigation. (Executed December 12, 2007)

97 Suspension 2007 Taylor, Barry S. A-2219

PTA

Failing to document treatment in patient records, failing to document treatment in a timely fashion, and charging for treatments for which there was insufficient documentation.

Suspension of license for one (1) year with fifteen (15) days active and the remaining stayed with conditions. Licensee must pay the cost of the investigation. (Executed December 12, 2007)

98 Suspension 2008 Casper, Angela W. A-1292

PTA Failure to follow treatment orders, practicing beyond the scope of work of a physical therapist assistant, and failure to document treatment in patient records.

Suspension for one (1) year with fifteen (15) days active and the remaining period stayed with conditions. Licensee must pay the cost of the investigation. (Executed - June 19, 2008)

99 Suspension 2008 Underwood, Paul E. P-2647

PT 1. Recording false and misleading data, measurements or notes regarding a patient, 2. Billing or charging for services or treatment not performed, and 3. Conviction of a felony in the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina.

Suspension for four (4) years retroactive to June 20, 2004, the date his license was surrendered. Underwood must complete eight (8) hours of continuing education in 2008 and pay the cost of the investigation prior to the revival of his license, which will be issued with conditions requiring ongoing supervision and completion of the Jurisprudence Exercise. (Executed - June 19, 2008)

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100 Suspension 2008 Tanas, Nabila P-2825

PT 1. Failure to appropriately supervise physical therapy aides, 2. Failing to document patient treatment notes and billing patients for treatment received, 3. Continuing physical therapy treatments beyond the time patients had reached treatment goals.

Suspension for one (1) year with ten (10) days active and the remaining period stayed with conditions. Tanas must take complete the Jurisprudence Exercise, and pay the cost of the investigation. (Executed – August 28, 2008)

101 Suspension 2008 Hultz, Richard P-7136

PT 1. Recording false and misleading data, measurements or notes regarding a patient, and 2. Billing or charging for services or treatment not performed.

Suspension for one (1) year with ninety (90) days active and the remaining period stayed with conditions. Hultz must take an Ethics Course, complete the Jurisprudence Exercise, and pay the cost of the investigation. (Executed - June 19, 2008, Suspension effective June 23, 2008)

102 Probation 2008 Forbes, Allan R P-4009

PT 1. Recording false and misleading data, measurements or notes regarding patients, 2. Billing or charging for services or treatment not supported by documentation, and 3. Basing continued treatment on the extent of third party benefits instead of patients’ conditions.

Probation with conditions for a period of 1 year and pay cost of the investigation. (Executed - August 28, 2008)

103 Warning 2008 Stack, Kenneth P. P-8899

PT Failure to accurately complete patient notes.

Warning and pay cost of the investigation. (Executed – August 28, 2008)

104 Warning 2008 Jones, Shondell L. P-9060

PT Failure to exercise appropriate supervision over physical therapist assistants.

Warning and pay the cost of the investigation. (Executed - June 19, 2008)

105 Surrender of License

2008 Surrendered 2008

Hafer, Lyndsey Rae A-2113

PTA Obtaining positions in two facilities by posing as a physical therapist using the identity and personal information of a North Carolina licensee with whom she had worked.

License was voluntarily surrendered on July 28, 2008.

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106 Warning 2008 Lapsed 2009

Wiggins, Leanna A-2759

PTA Failure to observe professional boundaries with a patient.

Warning and pay the cost of the investigation. (Executed – November 20, 2008)

107 Probation 2008 Hill, Jeffrey P. P-6056

PT Failure to exercise supervision of persons who are authorized to practice only under the supervision of a licensed professional, recording false or misleading documentation, and failing to maintain legible notes.

Probation with conditions for a period of three months and pay cost of the investigation. (Executed - December 4, 2008)

108 Suspension 2008 Casper, Angela W. A-1292

PTA Violation of paragraphs 3 (a), (b), and (c) of the Consent Order dated June 19, 2008 by failing to advise her employer of the existence of the Consent Order, failing to provide the Board with a business address, and failing to file reports required by the Consent Order.

Active suspension for 5-days. (Executed - December 4, 2008)

109 Indefinite Suspension

2009 Suspended 2009

Rushing, Tammi C. P-2886

PT Failure to adhere to the provisions of the Alternative Program for Chemical Dependency contract.

Indefinite Suspension. (Executed Jan 15, 2009)

110 Warning 2009 Kunzelman, Susan H. P-11010

PT Engaging in the practice of physical therapy while her license had lapsed.

Warning (Executed April 15, 2009)

111 Warning 2009 Edwards, James Russell P-7578

PT Failure to record patient records within a reasonable period of time.

Warning (Executed April15, 2009)

112 Surrender of License

2009 Surrendered 2009

Jarboe, Donald Royce P-2549

PT Obtaining prescription medications by fraud and deceit, abusing prescription medications, and failure to observe professional boundaries with a patient.

Surrender of License for a minimum of 1 year. Additionally, he must successfully complete a substance abuse evaluation and program (Executed April 7, 2009)

113 Summary suspension

2009 Suspended 2009

Lucas, William H. P-1209

PT Providing false information on license renewal applications for 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009 by failing to disclose felony convictions for selling narcotic drugs and violating the terms of his probation.

Summary suspension. (Executed - May 7, 2009)

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114 Revocation 2009 Revoked 2009

Lucas, William H. P-1209

PT Providing false information on license renewal applications for 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009 by failing to disclose felony convictions for selling narcotic drugs and violating the terms of his probation.

Revocation (Executed - June 18, 2009)

115 Suspension 2009 Williams, Lynda F. A-927

PTA Documenting and charging for patient visits that she did not make. Recording false and misleading information in a patient’s chart.

Suspension for 1 year with 15 days active and the remaining period stayed with conditions. She may not work in home health for 3 years and must pay the cost of the investigation. (Executed - June 18, 2009)

116 Warning 2009 Lapsed 2009

Hill, Terrance M. A-3869

PTA Failure to accurately complete patient records.

Warning (Executed October 10, 2009)

117 Warning 2009 Yount, Marshall H. P-10074

PT 1. Failure to accurately complete patient records in a timely manner, and 2. inappropriate behavior in the presence of a patient.

Warning (Executed Dec 31, 2009)

118 Warning 2009 Kight, Joyce Z. P-2251

PT Failure to maintain legible notes and appropriately document patient treatments.

Warning (Executed Dec 31, 2009)

119 Warning 2009 Davis (formerly Layton), Morgan E. A-3274

PTA Falsifying documentation in a patient’s record.

Warning (Executed Dec 31, 2009)

120 Suspension 2010 Osborne, Jason Scott P-8549

PT Failure to appropriately document patient treatment notes, inappropriate use of reimbursement codes, and administering prescription topical medication without having a complete physicians' prescription showing dosage.

Suspension for 1 year with 5 days active and the remaining period stayed with conditions. Additionally, he must pay the cost of the investigation. (Executed - March 11, 2010)

121 Warning 2010 Kidd, William Bryan P-11526

PT Recording false information in a patient’s record.

Warning and pay cost of the investigation. (Executed – April 19, 2010)

122 Warning 2010 Stewart, Samuel Michael A-2040

PTA Recording false information in a patient’s record.

Warning and pay cost of the investigation. (Executed – April 19, 2010)

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123 Warning 2010 Cypher, Carey L. P-4153

PT Recording false and misleading information in patients’ records.

Warning and reimburse the Board for the cost of the investigation. (Executed November 4, 2010)

124 Warning 2010 Liu, Hen Shin P-3532

PT Failing to maintain legible patient records that included the essential elements identified in 21 NCAC 48C .0101 (l) and (m).

Warning, attend a course on documentation, and reimburse the Board for the cost of the investigation. (Executed November 4, 2010)

125 Suspension 2010 Brandon, Bryan E. P-6215

PT Documenting and charging for patient visits that he did not make. Recording false and misleading information in patients’ charts.

Suspension for one year, ten days active and the remaining stayed with conditions. In addition, he must reimburse the Board for the cost of the investigation. (Executed December 9, 2010)

126 Probation 2010 Ryder, Terry J. P-10032

PT Failure to complete documentation of patient treatments and discharge summaries.

Probation for one year with conditions. In addition, he must reimburse the Board for the cost of the investigation. (Executed December 9, 2010)

127 Warning 2011 Leaird, Kimberly D. P-6118

PT After determining that the requirements of Board rule 21 NCAC 48G .0601 (b) were satisfied, the Board imposed the same sanction as the South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

Warning. (Executed January 20, 2011)

128 Suspension 2011 Mathewson, Amy Bell P-3248

PT Failure to complete documentation of patient treatments and discharge summaries.

Suspension for one year, twenty days active and the remaining stayed with conditions. In addition, she must attend a course on documentation and she must reimburse the Board for the cost of the investigation. (Executed March 10, 2011)

129 Warning 2011 Morgan, Daniel Lee P-8082

PT Failure to complete documentation of a patient’s evaluation and for using prescription strength medication in connection with phonophoresis without first obtaining a prescription for its use.

Warning. In addition, he must reimburse the Board for the cost of the investigation. (Effective July 26, 2011)

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130 Warning 2011 Hutchins, Danny M. A-2851

PTA After determining that the requirements of Board rule 21 NCAC 48G .0601 (b) were satisfied, the Board imposed the same sanction as the South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for failure to reveal treatment for substance abuse on his South Carolina application for licensure in 2005 and on his applications for licensure renewal in 2006 and 2008.

Warning. In addition, he must reimburse the Board for the cost of the investigation. (Effective July 26, 2011)

131 Warning 2011 Edwards, Karen Carusoe A-3243

PTA Engaging in practice beyond the scope of licensure as a physical therapist assistant.

Warning. In addition, she must complete a documentation course and reimburse the Board for the cost of the investigation. (Effective November 5, 2011)

132 Suspension 2011 Vitello, Peter J. P-10450

PT Documenting and charging for patient visits that he did not perform.

Suspension for one year, thirty days active and the remaining stayed with conditions. In addition, he must reimburse the Board for the cost of the investigation. (Executed September 26, 2011)

133 Suspension – reinstatement of license with conditions

2011 Rushing, Tammi C. P-2886

PT Use of drugs to the extent which affects professional competency and convictions for credit card fraud and larceny.

License summarily suspended effective January 19, 2009. Consent order allows reinstatement of license with conditions. (Executed September 30, 2011)

134 Warning 2011 Butler, Gwendolyn Marie A-467

PTA Failing to provide documentation in a timely manner that she had completed continuing competence by the deadline (Dec. 31, 2010).

Warning, complete activities, and reimburse the Board for the cost of the investigation. (November 5, 2011)

135 Warning 2011 Corum, Mary E. A-1371

PTA Failing to provide documentation in a timely manner that she had completed continuing competence by the deadline (Dec. 31, 2010).

Warning, complete activities, and reimburse the Board for the cost of the investigation. (November 5, 2011)

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136 Warning 2011 Curtis, Debra T. A-757

PTA Failing to provide documentation in a timely manner that she had completed continuing competence by the deadline (Dec. 31, 2010).

Warning, complete activities, and reimburse the Board for the cost of the investigation. (Executed November 5, 2011)

137 Warning 2011 Dylenski, Anthony E. A-3883

PTA Failing to provide documentation in a timely manner that he had completed continuing competence by the deadline (Dec. 31, 2010).

Warning, complete activities, and reimburse the Board for the cost of the investigation. (Executed November 5, 2011)

138 Warning 2011 Pleasants, Donna A. A-226

PTA Failing to provide documentation in a timely manner that she had completed continuing competence by the deadline (Dec. 31, 2010).

Warning, complete activities, and reimburse the Board for the cost of the investigation. (Executed November 5, 2011)

139 Warning 2011 Taylor, Lynda K. A-877

PTA Failing to provide documentation in a timely manner that she had completed continuing competence by the deadline (Dec. 31, 2010).

Warning, complete activities, and reimburse the Board for the cost of the investigation. (Executed November 5, 2011)

140 Warning 2011 Thompson, Clifton, E. A-454

PTA Failing to provide documentation in a timely manner that he had completed continuing competence by the deadline (Dec. 31, 2010).

Warning, complete activities, and reimburse the Board for the cost of the investigation. (Executed November 5, 2011)

141 Warning 2012 Shell, Michael G. A-1099

PTA Entering false documentation in a patient’s record and revealing identifiable data, or information obtained in a professional capacity, without prior consent of the patient.

Warning and reimburse the Board for the cost of the investigation. (Executed - January 20, 2012)

142 Suspension 2012 Higgins, Terry W. P-6996

PT Non-compliance with Alternative Program for Chemical Dependency.

Suspension. (Executed - January 17, 2012)

143 Warning 2012 Solari, Kim A- 3562

PTA Failing to provide documentation in a timely manner that she had completed continuing competence by the deadline (Dec. 31, 2010).

Warning, complete activities, and reimburse the Board for the cost of the investigation. (Executed - January 20, 2012)

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144 Warning 2012 Hatley, Alisa H. A-2631

PTA Failing to provide documentation in a timely manner that she had completed continuing competence by the deadline (Dec. 31, 2010).

Warning, complete activities, and reimburse the Board for the cost of the investigation. (Executed - January 20, 2012)

145 Surrender of License

2012 Pappalardo, Marc W. P-8263

PT Use of controlled substances to the extent that it affects professional competence.

Surrender of license. (License has not been active since August 25, 2011. Surrender executed – March 5, 2012)

146 Suspension 2012 Dietzgen, Magdalena P-9018

PT Failing to perform documentation in a number of patient records in a timely manner.

Suspension for 90-days, all of which will be stayed with conditions and reimburse the Board for the cost of the investigation. (Executed – March 8 , 2012)

147

Revocation 2012 Carpenter, Toni L. A-3286

PTA Entering false documentation in patient records and billing for treatment not performed

Revocation and reimburse the Board for the cost of the investigation. (Executed – March 8, 2012)

148 Suspension 2012 Person, Dane Alexander P-9366

PT Entering false documentation in several patient records and billing for treatment not performed.

Suspension for one year, all of which will be stayed with conditions and reimburse the Board for the cost of the investigation. (Executed – March 8, 2012)

149 Warning 2012 Phillippe, Angela J. P-10411

PT Failing to provide appropriate supervision of support staff.

Warning and pay cost of investigation. (Executed – April 17, 2012)

150 Warning 2012 Eagleman, Tiffany A-2769

PTA Entering false documentation in one patient’s record and billing for treatment not performed.

Warning and pay cost of investigation. (Executed – April 17, 2012)

151 Warning 2012 Imbrogno, Paul L. P-1729

PT Failing to provide documentation in a timely manner that he had completed continuing competence by the deadline (Dec. 31, 2010).

Warning and reimburse the Board for the cost of the investigation. (Executed – April 17, 2012)

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152 Warning 2012 Scott, Gregory C. P-2268

PT Failing to provide documentation in a timely manner that he had completed continuing competence by the deadline (Dec. 31, 2010).

Warning and reimburse the Board for the cost of the investigation. (Executed – April 17, 2012)

154 Warning 2012 Woolcock, Joy Alicia P- 11285

PT Failing to provide documentation in a timely manner that she had completed continuing competence by the deadline (Dec. 31, 2010).

Warning and reimburse the Board for the cost of the investigation. (Executed – April 17, 2012)

155 Suspension 2012 Mozingo, Amber Sanders A-3161

PTA Failing to document patient treatment notes and failing to complete patient treatment notes in a timely fashion.

Suspension for 1 year, of which 6 months will be active and the remaining period (6 months) will be stayed with conditions and reimburse the Board for the cost of the investigation. (Executed – July 18, 2012, 2012)

156 Warning 2012 Jackson, Timothy William P-12271

PT Practicing beyond the scope of practice for a physical therapist and for misrepresenting his physical therapy credentials.

Warning and reimburse the Board for cost of investigation. (Effective date – July 25, 2012)

157 Warning 2012 Zwieg, David L P-8482

PT Entering false information in a patient’s physical therapy record

Warning and reimburse the Board for cost of investigation. (Effective date – July 25, 2012)

158 Suspension 2012 Hedrick, Jonathan Paul A-2863

PTA Entering false documentation in patients’ records, signing patient names to treatment records, and documenting and billing for treatments not performed.

Suspension for 1 year, of which 15 days will be active and the remaining will be stayed with conditions. In addition, he must reimburse the Board for the cost of the investigation. (Effective date – Sept 13, 2012)

159 Warning 2012 Blount, Michele E. P-805

PT Failing to provide documentation in a timely manner that she had completed continuing competence by the deadline (Dec. 31, 2010).

Warning and reimburse the Board for the cost of the investigation. (Effective date – Oct 18, 2012)

160 Summary Suspension

2012 Owens, Mark Austin P12059

PT Conviction of misdemeanor sexual battery with a patient.

Indefinite Suspension (Executed December 6, 2012)

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161 Suspension 2012 Whisnant, Anna F. P8394

Entering false documentation in several patient records and billing for treatments not performed.

Suspension for one year, of which 15 consecutive days would be active and the remaining period would be inactive with conditions and reimburse the Board for the cost of the investigation. (Executed – December 31, 2012)

162 Warning 2013 Donnellon, Stephen Walter P11809

Failing to provide documentation in a timely manner that he had completed continuing competence by the deadline (Dec. 31, 2010).

Warning, complete activities, and reimburse the Board for the cost of the investigation. (Effective date – January 24, 2013)

163 Warning 2013 Deily, Timothy P P7348

Failing to provide documentation in a timely manner that he had completed continuing competence by the deadline (Dec. 31, 2010).

Warning, complete activities, and reimburse the Board for the cost of the investigation. (Effective date - January 24, 2013)

164 Surrender of License

2013 Kidd, William Bryan P11526

Stealing prescription medications from his patients for his personal use and abusing prescription medications.

Surrender of license for a minimum of 1 year. (Effective date – January 13, 2013)

165 Surrender of License

2013 Owens, Mark Austin P12059

PT Conviction of misdemeanor sexual battery with a patient.

Surrender of License (Executed March 7, 2013)

166 Warning 2013 Earp, Jessica J. A4095

PTA Practicing beyond scope of licensure of a PTA.

Warning

167 Warning 2013 Anthony, Charles S. A3010

PTA Recording false information in patient treatment records.

Warning

168 Suspension 2013 Hultz, Richard P7136

PT Documenting and charging for patient visits that he did not perform.

Suspension

169 Warning 2013 Cooper, Benjamin Ryan A4702

PTA Engaging in practice of physical therapy while his license had lapsed.

Warning

170 Warning 2013 Stratton, Kelly A4171

PTA Billing for time spent documenting treatments.

Warning

171 Probation 2013 Bulatao, Maria Jujit L. P10223

PT Entering false information in patients’ records and billing for treatments not performed.

Probation

172 Probation 2013 Staley, Cynthia P. P8334

PT Failing to complete documentation in a timely manner.

Probation

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Discipline

Conduct

Year

Name & Lic #

Category

Conduct

Discipline

173 Warning 2013 Smith (formerly Stone), Ramona A3043

PTA Failing to respond to a continuing competence audit and failing to complete continuing competence by the deadline.

Warning

174 Warning 2014 Taylor, Randall Scott A4834

PTA Billing for more minutes that licensee was in the facility.

Warning

175 Warning 2014 Robinson, Dana Renee P13408

PT Failing to comply with the Board’s rules regarding documentation

Warning

176 Warning 2014 Brown, Dipa D. A1804

PTA Failing to respond to a continuing competence audit and failing to complete continuing competence by the deadline.

Warning

177 Warning 2014 McCoy, Sally J. P1343

PT Failing to respond to a continuing competence audit and failing to complete continuing competence by the deadline.

Warning

178 Warning 2014 Scharett, Michael J. A2922

PTA Failing to respond to a continuing competence audit and failing to complete continuing competence by the deadline.

Warning

179 Warning 2014 Moore, Karen A1285

PTA Failing to respond to a continuing competence audit and failing to complete continuing competence by the deadline.

Warning

180 Warning 2014 Wells, Donald A446

PTA Failing to respond to a continuing competence audit and failing to complete continuing competence by the deadline.

Warning

181 Warning 2014 Shen, Grace C. P8692

PT Failing to respond to a continuing competence audit and failing to complete continuing competence by the deadline.

Warning

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28 All licensees with disciplinary action – February 4, 2014 License Number Last Name First Name 1 DA1310 Aguila Gerhard 2 P2611 Ahrens Stephen 3 P1086 Ainsworth Charles 4 A3375 Alfano Anthony 5 A3375 Alfano Anthony 6 DP4202 Andre' Mari 7 A3010 Anthony Charles 8 P7281 Aram Richard 9 DP805 Blount Michele 10 P6215 Brandon Bryan 11 DP738 Bridges Barbara 12 DA1171 Brillhart Priscilla 13 A1804 Brown Dipa 14 P10223 Bulatao Maria Jijit 15 A467 Butler Gwendolyn 16 P7021 Cameron Brenda 17 P3959 Campbell Barbara 18 DA3286 Carpenter Toni 19 A1292 Casper Angela 20 A1292 Casper Angela 21 A1292 Casper Angela 22 DA200 Cauble Lora 23 P7229 Clarke James 24 DP5104 Clemmer Leslie 25 A1499 Cook Tonya 26 DA1685 Cooke Dennis 27 A4702 Cooper Benjamin 28 DA1371 Corum Mary 29 DA757 Curtis Debra 30 P4153 Cypher Carey 31 A3274 Davis Morgan 32 P7348 Deily Timothy 33 P9018 Dietzgen Magdalena 34 DP11809 Donnellon Stephen 35 A752 Donoghue Diane 36 A3883 Dylenski Anthony 37 A2769 Eagleman Tiffany 38 A4095 Earp Jessica 39 DA2123 Edwards Helene 40 P7578 Edwards James 41 A3243 Edwards Karen

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29 42 P4015 Eidens Gerald 43 DA2002 Evans Kimberly 44 DA2002 Evans Kimberly 45 DA1228 Everette Mark 46 DA2713 Feo Anthony 47 DP3166 Ferrell Elizabeth 48 P9396 Fink Jerold 49 DP4440 Flannery Sheila 50 DP9832 Foecking Joseph 51 P4009 Forbes Allan 52 DP8392 Frye Blair 53 DP2943 Gambill Robert 54 DP4779 Gawelko Paul 55 DA658 Genter-Burgin Suzanne 56 DP9942 Gillen John 57 P4131 Glass Kenneth 58 P7216 Gonzaga Froilan 59 A613 Gough Elise 60 DA2671 Griscti Anthony 61 DA2113 Hafer Lyndsey 62 DA2113 Hafer Lyndsey 63 DA2113 Hafer Lyndsey 64 DP6565 Hatcher Dean 65 DP2472 Hatfield Teresa 66 DA2631 Hatley Alisa 67 A2863 Hedrick Jonathan 68 P6996 Higgins Terry 69 P6056 Hill Jeffrey 70 DA3869 Hill Terrance 71 P7136 Hultz Richard 72 P7136 Hultz Richard 73 P7136 Hultz Richard 74 A2851 Hutchins Danny 75 DP1729 Imbrogno Paul 76 DP12271 Jackson Timothy 77 P2549 Jarboe Donald 78 P2549 Jarboe Donald 79 DP4720 Johns Arlene 80 A2180 Johnson Georgia 81 A1466 Johnson James 82 A1466 Johnson James 83 A1466 Johnson James 84 P9060 Jones Shondell 85 DP11526 Kidd William 86 DP11526 Kidd William

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30 87 DP5589 Kieklak Gerald 88 P2251 Kight Joyce 89 A2185 Kilgore Rebecca 90 A1941 Koury Marvin 91 P11010 Kunzelman Susan 92 P6118 Leaird Kimberly 93 DA423 Leonard Phyllis 94 P3532 Liu Hen 95 P9616 Love James 96 DP1209 Lucas William 97 A1886 MacDonald Rhonda 98 A2191 MacLaughlin Charles 99 DP3522 Mantovani Randolph 100 P3248 Mathewson Amy 101 DP419 McCluskey Donald 102 P1343 McCoy Sally 103 DP2071 McDonald Francis 104 DA1694 McGlothlen David 105 P2297 Merkwa Barbara 106 P3854 Metzger Raymond 107 DP4701 Mieden Emma 108 DA1404 Mitchell Paul 109 DP3492 Montayre Paterno 110 A1285 Moore Karen 111 A1285 Moore Karen 112 DP8082 Morgan Daniel 113 DA3161 Mozingo Amber 114 DA3161 Mozingo Amber 115 DP6695 Oliver Janine 116 P8549 Osborne Jason 117 A2350 Outen Angela 118 DP12059 Owens Mark 119 DP8263 Pappalardo Marc 120 P3320 Parcell James 121 P9366 Person Dane 122 P10411 Phillippe Angela 123 P1867 Phillips Steven 124 P4468 Pilakel Pradeep 125 A226 Pleasants Donna 126 DA3126 Porter Kevin 127 A737 Pourvady Frank 128 DP7053 Richardson Brian 129 DA3089 Ringsven Amy 130 A2223 Roberson Dawn 131 P13408 Robinson Dana

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31 132 DP6163 Roden Ross 133 A893 Rogers Nancy 134 A2483 Rowland Melissa 135 P2886 Rushing Tammi 136 P2886 Rushing Tammi 137 P2886 Rushing Tammi 138 P10032 Ryder Terry 139 A2922 Scharett Michael 140 DA2495 Schermbeck Todd 141 P2268 Scott Gregory 142 DP1527 Sharma Rajendra 143 DP6537 Shaw Donald 144 DA1099 Shell Michael 145 DA1099 Shell Michael 146 A3043 Smith Ramona 147 A1335 Snodgrass Susan 148 A3562 Solari Kim 149 P2003 Spencer Amanda 150 DP8899 Stack Kenneth 151 DP8334 Staley Cynthia 152 DP286 Stewart Edwin 153 A2040 Stewart Samuel 154 A4171 Stratton Kelly 155 A342 Sutton Sandra 156 DP5133 Taft William 157 P2825 Tanas Nabila 158 A2219 Taylor Barry 159 A877 Taylor Lynda 160 DA4834 Taylor Randall 161 DA1289 Taylor Troy 162 DA454 Thompson Clifton 163 P2647 Underwood Paul 164 DA3251 VanDyke Billy 165 DP311 Vestal Kelly 166 DP10450 Vitello Peter 167 P4836 Wacker Karin 168 P4661 Wagoner Theresa 169 DP279 Wallace Calla 170 A404 Wallace Loretta 171 A2914 Weaver Melissa 172 A446 Wells Donald 173 P8394 Whisnant Anna 174 DA2759 Wiggins Leanna 175 A927 Williams Lynda 176 A927 Williams Lynda

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32 177 P2682 Wilson Richard 178 A284 Wilson Thomas 179 DP11285 Woolcock Joy 180 P2641 Wooters C. 181 P8115 Yane Robert 182 P10074 Yount Marshall 183 P8482 Zwieg David 184 P8482 Zwieg David

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