Disciplinary Actions and Payments

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)

Horn (formerly O'Neil), Kelli H., PT (Warning)
Location: Charlotte, NC, Mecklenburg County
License #: P8347
Conduct: Sexual misconduct
Discipline: (Effective – April 10, 2022)

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)