For what reason could a physical therapist potentially lose their license?

The correct choice is that a physical therapist could lose their license for failing to complete continuing education requirements. This is a critical aspect of maintaining licensure in many states, including Ohio. Continuing education is designed to ensure that practitioners stay updated on best practices, advancements in the field, and necessary skills to provide safe and effective patient care. If a therapist does not meet these educational mandates, they may be deemed unqualified to practice, which can lead to disciplinary actions, including the loss of their license.

While not completing continuing education requirements is a direct violation of professional standards that can lead to license loss, failing to pay annual dues and receiving complaints from patients may also pose risks but do not immediately result in loss of licensure. Non-payment of dues could potentially lead to the therapist being ineligible to practice, but it typically precedes license revocation procedures and does not directly equate to misconduct related to professional practice. Complaints, while serious and requiring investigation, do not inherently result in a loss of license unless they are substantiated and demonstrate a violation of practice standards. Thus, the aspect concerning continuing education requirements is the most definitive reason related to the direct maintenance of licensure.