The Board


The Florida Board of Occupational Therapy‘s members and staff play an important role in health care regulation through interaction with prospective applicants, licensees, education providers and the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

The Florida Board of Occupational Therapy Practice consists of 7 members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. The membership is composed of four licensed occupational therapists, one licensed occupational therapy assistant and two consumer members not affiliated with the practice of the profession. The occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistant are required to be licensed in good standing in Florida and engaged in the practice of the profession for at least 4 years immediately prior to appointment. All board members must be Florida residents.

Board Member Vacancies: The Florida Board of Occupational Therapy is currently seeking to fill vacancies for one occupational therapist, one occupational therapy assistant and one consumer member. If you are interested in serving, please submit a questionnaire to https://www.flgov.com/appointments/.

Are you a current or new board member? Helpful resources and information pertinent to your position are available on the new Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) board member website.

If you are interested in becoming a board member, the site contains material that provides insight into the duties and responsibilities of the role. To view the site, please visit flhealthsource.gov/board-members.

Members of the Board

James F. Spafford
MBA Chair
Loxahatchee

Term Ends:
10/31/2018
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Caylee J. Banta
OTD, OTR
Rockledge, FL

Term Ends:
10/31/2019
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Tameka German
OTR/L Vice-Chair
Tallahassee

Term Ends:
10/31/2020
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Elena Vizvary
OTR/L
Sarasota

Term Ends:
10/31/21
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Vacant Consumer

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OT

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Vacant
OTA

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After the expiration of their term, board members can continue to serve until they have been replaced, reappointed, or resign.


Organizational Structure of the Board

The Department of Health's Division of Medical Quality Assurance serves as the principle administrative support unit for the board. The board is supported by a full-time professional staff based in Tallahassee, and its regulatory functions are funded in full by fees paid by its licensees. Board members are appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate. Members of the board can serve two four-year terms. To learn more about becoming a member of the board, visit the Governor’s Appointment Office website or email their office at appointments@eog.myflorida.com.

Board Staff

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Legal Counsel

Kara Aikens
Legal Counsel for the Board
kara.aikens@myfloridalegal.com
850-414-3764