If a physical therapist's license is suspended for 60 days, what is the appropriate action they must take?

When a physical therapist's license is suspended, it is important to comply with the regulations set by the governing board. The appropriate action in this scenario is to return the wall certificate and the current pocket ID card to the Board office. This requirement serves multiple purposes: it ensures that the individual does not misrepresent their status as a licensed practitioner during the period of suspension, and it allows the regulatory body to maintain accurate records regarding active and inactive licenses.

Suspensions are serious matters in the field of physical therapy and indicate that the individual cannot practice legally until the suspension period concludes. By returning the official documentation, the therapist acknowledges the suspension and reinforces adherence to professional standards and regulations. This helps protect the public by preventing unlicensed practice during the suspension period.

The other choices do not comply with regulatory requirements: keeping the license and pocket ID card, retaining photocopies of the wall certificate, or destroying evidence of the license do not fulfill the obligation to inform the Board office and remove the therapist's ability to practice during the suspension.