§ 2101. Eligibility (a) An applicant for a license as a physical therapist shall: (1) be a graduate of a professional physical therapy education program accredited by a national accreditation agency approved by the Director; (2) pass an examination approved by the Director; and (3) pass an approved English proficiency exam if the applicant’s native […]
§ 2102. Application Unless entitled to licensure under section 2104 of this title, and according to the procedures outlined in the rules of the Director of the Office of Professional Regulation, a person who desires to be licensed as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant shall apply to the Director in writing on a […]
§ 2103. Examination (a) The Director of the Office of Professional Regulation shall provide for examinations for licensure as physical therapists or physical therapist assistants at such times and places as he or she may determine. (b) Examinations administered and procedures followed by the Director shall be fair and reasonable and shall be designed and […]
§ 2104. Licensure by endorsement A person who is licensed under the laws of another jurisdiction and who desires licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant shall apply to the Director of the Office of Professional Regulation in writing on a form furnished by the Director, accompanied by the specified fee. The Director […]
§ 2105. Temporary licensure pending endorsement The Director may issue a temporary license to practice as a physical therapist for a period not to exceed 90 days to a physical therapist currently licensed in another jurisdiction who has applied for licensure by endorsement in accordance with the statutes and rules governing the profession. (Added 1981, […]
§ 2107. Renewals (a) Licenses shall be renewed every two years upon payment of the required fee. (b) Biennially, the Director shall forward a renewal form to each license holder. Upon receipt of the completed form and the renewal fee, the Director shall issue a new license. (c) Any application for renewal of a license […]
§ 2108. Reinstatement If a physical therapist’s license has lapsed for more than five consecutive years, that person may have his or her license reinstated upon payment of all applicable renewal and reinstatement fees, and demonstration of competence to practice the profession by one or more of the following, as determined by the Director: (1) […]
