(a) The Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy shall:
(1) Pass upon the qualifications of applicants for licensure of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants;
(2) Provide for the examinations of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants;
(3) Determine the applicants who successfully pass the examinations; and
(4) License applicants who meet the qualifications provided in this chapter.
(b) In addition to other powers and duties set forth in this chapter, the board shall:
(1) Adopt reasonable rules and require the payment of license fees adequate to carry out the purposes of this chapter;
(2) Investigate reported violations of this chapter and take such steps as may be necessary to enforce this chapter;
(3) Keep a record of its proceedings; and
(4)
(A) Compile and maintain a list of all licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in the State of Arkansas.
(B) The board shall furnish a copy of the list to all persons requesting it upon the payment of such fee as may be fixed by the board to compensate for the cost of printing the list.
(c) In addition to other powers and duties set forth in this chapter, the board may:
(1) Establish mechanisms for assessing the continuing competence of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to practice physical therapy;
(2) Report final disciplinary action taken against a licensee to a national disciplinary database recognized by the board if required by law;
(3) Report information of alleged unlawful conduct by licensees, unlicensed individuals, and other healthcare providers and entities to the appropriate county, state, or federal authority; and
(4) Publish a report at least annually of all final disciplinary actions taken against licensees of the board.