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Physical Therapist
License Description	A physical therapist is a licensed health care professional who examines and evaluates a patient's condition and then plans and administers treatments to promote optimal health. Physical therapists seek to relieve pain, improve the body's movement and function, maintain cardiopulmonary function, restore, maintain and promote optimal physical function; and limit disabilities resulting from injury or disease.
Licensing Agency	NYS Education Department State Board for Physical Therapy 89 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12234 (518) 474 3817 ext 180 PTBD@nysed.gov http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/
Active Status	Active
Continuing Education	Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record	No criminal record prohibitions
Education	Degree required
Exam	Third-party exam required
License Type	Stand-alone license
License Updated	02/14/2023
Physical Requirements	No physical requirements

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