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The Board of Physical Therapy
The Florida Board of Physical Therapy plays a leading role in the ever-changing health care environment through dialogue with the public, the legislature, academia and the therapeutic community.
Are you a current or new board member? Helpful resources and information pertinent to your position are available on the new Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) board member website.
If you are interested in becoming a board member, the site contains material that provides insight into the duties and responsibilities of the role. To view the site, please visit flhealthsource.gov/board-members.
Members of the Board
Chairs
Dr. Ellen K. Donald, PT, PhD
Chair
Dr. Andy Koenig, PT, DPT, MHA, OCS, FACHE
Vice-Chair
Members
Vacant
Dr. Paul Kleponis, BSEd, BSPT, DPT, LtCol (ret)
Michele Morgan, DBA
Vacant
Dr. Jason Cirolia, DPT
After the expiration of their term, board members can continue to serve until they have been replaced, reappointed, or resign.
Organizational Structure of the Board
The Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance serves as the principle administrative support unit for the board. The board is supported by a full-time professional staff based in Tallahassee, and its regulatory functions are funded in full by fees paid by its licensees. Board members are appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate. All board members serve four-year terms. To learn more about becoming a member of the board, visit the Governor’s Appointments Office website or email appointments@eog.myflorida.com.
Board Staff
Allen Hall
Board Executive Director
Aaliyah West
Program Operations Administrator
Responsibilities: Supervises staff, answers all specific questions regarding laws and rules, and is available when other staff members are out of the office
Ashant’I Martin
Regulatory Specialist II – Team Lead
Responsibilities: Processes Exemption from Disqualification applications, license reactivation renewals, Board contact person for continuing education requirements and handles public feedback responses. Also responsible for handling Board meeting agendas and minutes for the Physical Therapy profession, answer general application questions and handle general concerns regarding licensure.
Courtney Jusevitch
Regulatory Specialist III
Responsibilities: Responsible for all PT and PTA applications. Answers general application questions, as well as questions regarding laws and rules.
Ashley Jones
Regulatory Specialist II
Responsibilities: Handles all PT and PTA applications. Answers general application questions, as well as questions regarding laws and rules.
Jaia Hicks
Regulatory Specialist II
Responsibilities: Handles all PT and PTA applications. Answers general application questions, as well as questions regarding laws and rules.
Shirley Kearney
Regulatory Specialist II
Responsibilities: Handles all PT and PTA applications. Answers general application questions, as well as questions regarding laws and rules.
Ciannae Howard
Regulatory Specialist II
Responsibilities: Handles all PT and PTA applications. Answers general application questions, as well as questions regarding laws and rules.
Legal Counsel
Christopher Dierlam