You are using an outdated browser. For a faster, safer browsing experience, upgrade for free today.
Friday, September 29, 2023

Disclaimer for Disciplinary Action Summary

Position: Length of Time Disciplinary Actions Remain Posted on the Web Page - adopted March 09, 2000; revised August 24, 2017

When the Board takes disciplinary action against a licensee, a brief statement of the conduct and the sanctions imposed will appear on the web page for a period that coincides with the length of the disciplinary action, or one year, whichever is greater. Additionally, licensees who fail to meet the conditions in their Orders will remain on the web page until all requirements are met.


Current Disciplinary Actions

Brooket, Alex J., PT (Warning)
Location: Charlotte, NC, Mecklenburg County
License #: P12542
Conduct: Recording false or misleading data, measurements or notes regarding a patient; willfully or intentionally communicating false or misleading information regarding a patient; and engaging in a misrepresentation or deceit, or exercising undue influence over a patient or former patient for the financial gain of the patient.
Discipline: Warning; reimburse the Board for costs of the investigation. (Effective – October 25, 2022)

Carter, Michael E., PTA (Revocation)
Location: Boone, NC, Watauga County
License #: A4909
Conduct: Failure to cooperate with a Board investigation; unsafe practice by reason of alcohol or other substance use.   
Discipline: Revocation (Effective – February 14, 2022)

Carter, Andrew K., PTA (Probation)
Location: Wilmington, NC, New Hanover County
License #: A5331
Conduct: Engaging in misrepresentation or deceit or exercising undue influence over a patient or former patient for the financial gain of the licensee.   
Discipline: Probation for 2 (two) years, prohibited from engaging in home health and other conditions.  Reimburse the Board for costs of the investigation. (Effective – January 10, 2020)

Emmerich, Christopher H., PT (Suspension)
Location: Kinston, NC, Lenoir County
License #: P13380
Conduct: Unable to practice safely by reason of Alcohol or other substance abuse   
Discipline: Suspension with conditions; reimburse the Board for costs of the investigation. (Effective – June 16, 2022)

Harrington, Michael D., II, PT (Suspension)
Location: Charlotte, NC, Mecklenburg County
License #: P18147
Conduct: inappropriate sexual conduct with a patient; harassing, abusing or inappropriately touching a patient
Discipline: Consent Order – Suspension of license 18 months active, 2 years inactive with conditions and reimburse the Board for costs of the investigation. (Effective – April 9, 2020)

Hurley, Brandy Michelle, PTA (Suspension) 
Location: Wadesboro, NC, Anson County
License #: A2956
Conduct: Removing prescription medications from a patient’s home
Discipline: License surrender 6 months; Inactive suspension 18 months.  (Effective Date – December 14, 2017)

Jones, Melynda F., PTA (Revocation)
Location: Monroe, NC, Union County
License #: A668
Conduct: recording false or misleading data, measurements or notes regarding a patient; billing and charging for services or treatment not performed.
Discipline: Revocation and Reimburse the Board for costs of the investigation. (Effective – December 5, 2018)

Martin, Michelle L., PT (Suspension)
Location: Lexington, NC, Davidson County
License #: P13995
Conduct: Altering a license or renewal card by changing any information appearing thereon; using a license or renewal card that has been altered; and using a form of a license or a renewal card that was not issued by the Board or is not current.
Discipline: Suspension for 2 years, active for 3 months/inactive for 21 months with conditions and Reimburse the Board for costs of the investigation. (Effective – June 5, 2019)

Scolet, James A., PTA  (Warning)
Location: Hayesville, NC, Clay
County
License #: A6768
Conduct: Recording false or misleading data, billing or charging for services or treatment not performed, failing to record patient data within a reasonable period of time ater interventions
Discipline: Warning; complete a documentation and billing course and reimburse the Board for costs of the investigation. (Effective – September 2, 2020)

Scott, Gregory C., PT (Suspension)
Location: Burlington, NC, Alamance County
License #: P2268
Conduct: Diversion of Controlled Substances   
Discipline: Suspension; reimburse the Board for costs of the investigation. (Effective – March 10, 2022)

Scott, Julian W., PT (Suspension)
Location: Fayetteville, NC, Cumberland County
License #: P14023
Conduct: Recording false or misleading data, measurements or notes regarding a patient; willfully or intentionally communicating false or misleading information regarding a patient; and engaging in a misrepresentation or deceit, or exercising undue influence over a patient or former patient for the financial gain of the patient.
Discipline: Suspension – 6 months; followed by conditions for 18 months and, reimburse the Board for costs of the investigation. (Effective – October 30, 2022)

Steinbach, David, PT (Suspension)
Location: Cornelius, NC, Mecklenburg County
License #: P19816
Conduct: Commission of an act or acts of malpractice, gross negligence or incompetence in the practice of physical therapy; and engaging in conduct that could result in harm or injury to the public.    
Discipline: Suspension with conditions; reimburse the Board for costs of the investigation. (Effective – June 22, 2022)

Taylor, Clinton Ross, PTA (Surrender of License) 
Location: Hendersonville, NC, Henderson County
License #: A5494
Conduct: Falsifying documentation, billing and charging for services not performed and charging fees not supported by documentation
Discipline: Surrender of license for a minimum of 3 years.  (Effective date – January 1, 2018)



Disclaimer for Disciplinary Action Summary  (revised 08-24-17)
The reports contained as part of this web site represent summaries of those formal disciplinary orders issued by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners imposing warnings, suspensions, revocations, and other discipline.

Disciplinary orders for individual licensees may be viewed under the Licensee Lookup tab on the home page. To access documents related to the disciplinary action:

  • Enter either name of licensee or license number and click Search button.
  • Click on the license number.
  • Click on the highlighted link in “Note/Disciplinary Actions/Restrictions” to view documents.

For more information regarding these actions, contact the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy:

NC Board of PT Examiners
8300 Health Park, Sutie 2333
Raleigh, NC 27615
karney@ncptboard.org

Phone: 919-490-6393
Fax: 919-490-5106