Filing a Complaint

The Board reviews each complaint. If a complaint shows a substantial violation, the Executive Director will designate an investigator to conduct an investigation of the complaint.   

Complaints must be in writing and may be filed anonymously.  If a complaint is filed anonymously, the Board may accept the complaint but may refuse to consider the complaint if anonymity of the complainant makes processing the complaint impossible or unfair to the person who is the subject of the complaint.

No. The Nevada Physical Therapy Board (NVPTB) does not have the authority to award financial compensation to a consumer as part of its disciplinary process. The Board conducts administrative hearings under Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 640 and Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) 640, which focus on determining disciplinary actions for violations of professional standards. These are not civil proceedings, and the Board does not have jurisdiction over financial settlements or damages. If you are seeking compensation for damages, you must pursue a civil case independently of the NVPTB’s disciplinary process. The NVPTB’s role is to ensure that licensees adhere to professional standards and protect public safety, with findings made publicly available for consumer awareness.

Yes, you can bring an issue to the Board's attention without filing a complaint. The issue can be presented through Public Comment or a Request to Appear Before The Board. You can find more information about these options on the page for Meetings and Public Participation