Physical Therapy Practice Act Mods.

SB 669 revises North Carolina's Physical Therapy Practice Act by clarifying the definition of "physical therapy" to include evaluation and treatment using exercise, massage, and rehabilitative procedures (while explicitly excluding surgery, chiropractic, and medical diagnosis). It establishes a new Board of Physical Therapy Examiners with eight members: one medical doctor, four licensed physical therapists, two licensed physical therapist assistants, and one public member appointed by the Governor. The Board will oversee licensing, enforce professional standards, conduct confidential investigations, and require continuing education to maintain licensure. These changes directly affect physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and the public by restructuring oversight of the profession.