Sec. 4. (a) There is created the Indiana board of physical therapy. Subject to IC 25-1-6.5-3, the board is comprised of the following:
(1) Three (3) physical therapists.
(2) One (1) physical therapist assistant.
(3) One (1) member who is a resident of the state and who is not associated with physical therapy in any way, other than as a consumer.
(b) The governor shall make each appointment before July 1, 2019, for a term of three (3) years.
(c) The governor shall make each appointment after June 30, 2019, under IC 25-1-6.5.
(d) Each physical therapist and physical therapist assistant appointed must:
(1) have an unrestricted license or certificate issued under this chapter;
(2) have had not less than five (5) years experience in the actual practice of physical therapy immediately preceding appointment; and
(3) be a resident of the state and actively engaged in this state in the practice of physical therapy during incumbency as a member of the board.
(e) The affirmative vote of a majority of the members appointed to the board is required for the board to take action on any measure.
(f) The board shall meet at least quarterly.
(g) A member may be removed under IC 25-1-6.5-4.