Alaska PT/OT Board Schedules Emergency Meeting for May 22

The Alaska Board of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy will hold an emergency meeting May 22 at 1:00 p.m. via Zoom.

The notice does not explain what issue requires emergency action outside the board's regular meeting schedule.

Alaska News previously reported that the board has raised concerns about state occupational therapy laws limiting patient recovery options. The board also has two vacant seats: one for an occupational therapist or assistant and one for a public member.

The seven-member board includes three licensed physical therapists, three licensed occupational therapists, and one public member. Members are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Legislature. The board oversees licensing for physical and occupational therapy professionals across Alaska.

The public must register in advance to attend the virtual meeting. Registration is available at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VNDOT2riQ1SQkpeuh8DrGA.

People with disabilities who need accommodations can call the Director of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing at 907-465-2550 or TDD 907-465-5437. The department asks for advance notice to arrange accommodations.

More information about the board is available at https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/PhysicalTherapyOccupationalTherapy/BoardMeetingDatesAgendasIndividuals.