STATE OF FLORIDA a.) DEPARTMENT UF HEALTH = DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, PETITIONER, v. CASE NO. 2004-32716 BERNICE YAP LIM, P.T., — 4, IPL Od DGS | P RESPONDENT. / ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT Petitioner, Department of Health, by and through undersigned counsel, files this Administrative Complaint before the Board of Physical Therapy Practice against | Respondent, Bernice Yap Lim, P.T., and in support thereof alleges: 1. Petitioner is the state department charged with regulating the practice of physica} therapy pursuant to Section 20.43, Florida Statutes; Chapter 456, Florida Statutes; and Chapter 486, Florida Statutes. 2. At all times material to this Complaint, Respondent was a licensed physical therapist within the State of Florida, having been issued license number PT 16421. 3. Respondent's address of record is 4190 South Kirkman Road #914, Orlando, Florida 32811. 4. On or about April 24, 2001, the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (TBPTE) issued an Agreed Order (hereafter Order) in TBPTE Case # 01055 regarding Respondent. 1 DOH v. Bernice Yap Lim, P.T.; DOH Case No. 2004-32716 :\PSU\Medical\L YNNE\aa Physical Therapy\Lim, Bernice PT; 2004-32716\LIM AC 04-32716.doc 5. That Order set forth disciplinary terms that Respondent's license to practice as a physical therapist was suspended for fifteen (15) days; Respondent had to reimburse the Board for the costs of the investigation; and she had to comply with all the provisions of the Texas Act and Board Rules. 6. Section 486.125(1)(9), Florida Statutes (2000), provides that having a license revoked or suspended; having had other disciplinary action taken against her; or having had her application for a license refused, revoked, or suspended by the licensing authority of another state, territory, or country constitutes grounds for disciplinary action by the Board of Physical Therapy Practice. 7. Respondent had disciplinary action taken against her by the TBPTE on or about April 24, 2001. 8. Based on the foregoing, Respondent has violated Section 486.125(1)(g), Florida Statutes (2000), by having had disciplinary action taken against her by the licensing authority of another state. WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that the Board of Physical Therapy Practice enter an order imposing one or more of the following penalties: permanent revocation or suspension of Respondent's license, restriction of practice, imposition of an administrative fine, issuance of a reprimand, placement of Respondent on probation, corrective action, refund of fees billed or collected, remedial education and/or any other relief that the Board deems appropriate. 2 DOH v. Bernice Yap Lim, P.T.; DOH Case No. 2004-32716 3:\PSU\Medical\LYNNE\aa Physical Therapy\tim, Bernice PT; 2004-32716\LIM AC 04-32716.doc Ww SIGNED this __/ / day of _, 2005. John O. Agwunobi, M.D., M.B.A., M.P.H. Secretary, Departrnent of Health FILEL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LyAne A. Quimipy-Penggck DEP TY CLERK Assistant Gengral Counsel cuerK hl va Colman DOH Prosecution Services Unit DATE. ‘7- 2¢-¢5 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-65 ———_— Tallahassee, FL 32399-3265 Florida Bar # 0394572 850.410.0623 850.488.7723 FAX LAQP/sw Reviewed and approved by: Oy (initials) 2-(€ 0S (date) PCP: suly \Q 2005 PCP Members: Tettsc huh, Hughes and Candee NOTICE OF RIGHTS Respondent has the right to request a hearing to be conducted in accordance with Section 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes, to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative, to present evidence and argument, to call and cross-examine witnesses and to have subpoena and subpoena duces tecum issued on his or her behalf if a hearing is requested. NOTICE REGARDING ASSESSMENT OF COSTS Respondent is placed on notice that Petitioner has incurred costs related to the investigation and prosecution of this matter. Pursuant to Section 456.072(4), Florida Statutes, the Board shall assess costs related to the investigation and prosecution of a disciplinary matter, which may include attorney hours and costs, on the Respondent in addition to any other discipline imposed. DOH v. Bernice Yap Lim, P.T.; DOH Case No. 2004-32716 J:\PSU\Medical\LYNNE\aa Physica! Therapy\Lim, Bernice PT; 2004-3271 6\LIM AC 04-32716.doc

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