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PHYSICAL THERAPIST
License Description PHYSICAL THERAPIST S

A physical therapist treats any injury, condition, or disease by the use of physical, chemical, or mechanical agents; uses heat, light, water, electricity, massage, sound therapeutic exercises, and mobilization, including active and passive movement, rehabilitation procedures, treatment planning, instruction modification and consultative services in establishment of physical therapy

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Holds a doctorate degree from a professional physical therapy program which is accredited by a national accreditation agency recognized by the United States department of education and by the board; OR has completed at least three years of experience as a licensed physical therapist and a professional physical therapy program of at least fifteen credit hours that is approved by the board and offered by an institution of higher education that is accredited by a national accreditation agency recognized by the United States department of education.

EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:
All applicants for examination shall apply for admission directly with the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) by contacting:
Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
509 Wythe Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 299-3100
Fax: (703) 299-3110
Internet: www.fsbpt.org

RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS:
Renew by expiration date every two years.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
American Physical Therapy Association
1111 North Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA 2231-1488
Phone: (703) 684-APTA (2782)
Licensing Agency
Department of Health
Division of Health Related Boards
Division of Health Related Boards
665 Mainstream Drive, 2nd Floor
Nashville, TN 37243
(615) 532 3202
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 08/10/2023
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