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What are the Direct Access rules by state?

If you will be receiving physical therapy without a physician’s referral (Direct Access Rules in the State of Arizona), you hereby agree to the below:

• In Arizona, Direct Access rules allow patients to be seen for physical therapy without a prescription and without any limitations as long as the care is within the scope of practice.
• A physical therapist shall refer a client to appropriate healthcare practitioners if the PT has reasonable cause to believe symptoms or conditions are present that require services beyond the scope of practice and if PT is contraindicated.

If you will be receiving physical therapy without a physician’s referral (Direct Access Rules in the State of California), you hereby agree to the below:

• You are receiving direct physical therapy treatment services from an individual who is a physical therapist licensed by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
• Under California law, you may continue to receive direct physical therapy treatment services for a period of up to 45 calendar days or 12 visits, whichever occurs first, after which time a physical therapist may continue providing you with physical therapy treatment services only after receiving, from a person holding a physician and/or surgeon’s certificate issued by the Medical Board of California or by the Osteopathic Medical Board of California, or from a person holding a certificate to practice podiatric medicine from the California Board of Podiatric Medicine and acting within his or her scope of practice, a dated signature on the physical therapist’s plan of care indicating approval of the physical therapist’s plan of care and that an in-person patient examination and evaluation was conducted by the physician and surgeon or podiatrist.
• Physical therapy diagnosis is not a medical diagnosis by a physician, is not reliant on radiological imaging, and some physical therapy services may not be covered by insurance.

If you will be receiving physical therapy without a physician’s referral (Direct Access Rules in the State of Colorado), you hereby agree to the below:

• Colorado allows patients total, unrestricted access to a physical therapist. No type of physician referral is required for a physical therapist to treat a patient.
• State law prohibits PTs from diagnosing diseases.
• If a PT believes the patient’s care exceeds the physical therapy scope of practice, the therapist must refer the patient to a qualified healthcare provider. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action.

If you will be receiving physical therapy without a physician’s referral (Direct Access Rules in the State of Connecticut), you hereby agree to the below:

• Connecticut law allows Direct Access as long as the care is provided by a licensed physical therapist.
• Patient must be referred to a licensed healthcare provider if, upon examination or reexamination, the therapist determines that the condition for which the patient sought physical therapy has not objectively demonstrated improvement within a period of 30 consecutive days or at the end of six visits, whichever comes first.

If you will be receiving physical therapy without a physician’s referral (Direct Access Rules in the State of Delaware), you hereby agree to the below:

• Delaware law allows treatment from a PT with or without referral from a licensed medical or osteopathic physician.
• A PT can treat a patient for up to 30 days, after which the therapist must consult a physician.
• If the patient’s condition requires care that falls outside of the PT scope of practice, then the PT must refer the patient to a qualified healthcare provider.
• A PT may not modify a patient’s existing prescriptions.

If you will be receiving physical therapy without a physician’s referral (Direct Access Rules in the State of Florida), you hereby agree to the below:

• If the patient’s condition falls outside of the PT scope of practice, the PT must refer the patient to, or consult with, a qualified healthcare practitioner.
• If the PT care plan exceeds 30 days and the condition has not been assessed by a physician of record, then the PT must have a practitioner of record review and sign the plan. However, this does not apply if (1) the patient has been examined by a physician in a different state and diagnosed by the physician as having a condition for which PT is required, and (2) the PT is treating that specific condition.
• PTs may not implement a treatment plan for patients in an acute care setting such as a hospital, ambulatory surgical center, or mobile surgical facility.

If you will be receiving physical therapy without a physician’s referral (Direct Access Rules in the State of Georgia), you hereby agree to the below:

• To practice via direct access, a PT must:
• Obtain a doctorate in physical therapy or an equivalent degree from an accredited institution as well as two years of clinical experience.
• Or, obtain a doctorate in PT or an equivalent degree in addition to a post-graduate certification, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties certification, or residency/fellowship training.
• Or, have five years of experience practicing in a clinical setting.
• After 21 days or eight visits—whichever comes first—from the start of the PT plan of care, the PT must obtain a referral from the appropriately licensed healthcare provider unless:
• The provided services are for health promotion, wellness, fitness, or health maintenance. Furthermore, if the patient presents with symptoms that exceed the PT scope of practice, the physical therapist must refer that patient to a qualified healthcare provider; 
• The patient received a diagnosis within the last nine months of a neuromuscular or developmental condition and the PT is providing services for symptoms or issues resulting from that previously diagnosed condition; or 
• The patient received a diagnosis within the last 90 days of a chronic musculoskeletal condition, and the patient can produce current and relevant documentation from an appropriate healthcare provider to confirm that diagnosis.
• In this instance, the physical therapist must provide a written disclosure to the patient that a diagnosis from a PT and a physician’s diagnosis are not one and the same, and that a PT diagnosis is not reliant on radiological imaging.
• This disclaimer should also indicate that some PT services might not be covered by the patient’s health insurer.
• Additionally, the PT must consult with the patient’s primary care provider or physician’s assistant before performing any dry needling treatment on a direct access patient.
• Physical therapy diagnosis is not a medical diagnosis by a physician, is not reliant on radiological imaging, and some physical therapy services may not be covered by insurance.

If you will be receiving physical therapy without a physician’s referral (Direct Access Rules in the State of Illinois), you hereby agree to the below:

• You are receiving direct physical therapy treatment services from an individual who is a physical therapist licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health and Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
• The physical therapy provider providing services without a referral from a healthcare professional must notify the patient’s treating healthcare professional within 5 business days after the patient’s first visit that the patient is receiving physical therapy. This does not apply to physical therapy services related to fitness or wellness, unless the patient presents with an ailment or injury.
• The physical therapy provider shall refer a patient to the patient’s treating healthcare professional of record or, in the case where there is no healthcare professional of record, to a healthcare professional of the patient’s choice, if:
• the patient does not demonstrate measurable or functional improvement after 10 visits or 15 business days, whichever occurs first, and continued improvement thereafter;
• the patient returns for services for the same or similar condition after 30 calendar days of being discharged by the physical therapist; or
• the patient’s condition, at the time of evaluation or services, is determined to be beyond the scope of practice of the physical therapist.
• Wound debridement services may only be provided by a physical therapist with written authorization from a healthcare professional. The physical therapy provider shall promptly consult and collaborate with the appropriate healthcare professional anytime a patient’s condition indicates that it may be related to temporomandibular disorder so that a diagnosis can be made by that healthcare professional for an appropriate treatment plan.

If you will be receiving physical therapy without a physician’s referral (Direct Access Rules in the State of Indiana), you hereby agree to the below:

• May evaluate and treat for no more than 42 calendar days beginning with the date of the initiation of treatment without a referral.
• If additional treatment is needed, a referral needs to be obtained from the individual’s provider (physician, podiatrist, psychologist, chiropractor, dentist, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant).
• Order or referral from a physician, osteopath, or chiropractor is required for spinal manipulation.
• Order or referral from physician, osteopath, or podiatrist is required for sharp debridement.

If you will be receiving physical therapy without a physician’s referral (Direct Access Rules in the State of Maryland), you hereby agree to the below:

• Maryland allows patients total, unrestricted access to a physical therapist. No type of physician referral is required for a physical therapist to treat a patient.

If you will be receiving physical therapy without a physician’s referral (Direct Access Rules in the State of Massachusetts), you hereby agree to the below:

• Massachusetts allows patients total, unrestricted access to a physical therapist. No type of physician referral is required for a physical therapist to treat a patient.
• If the PT feels that the patient’s care goes beyond the physical therapy scope of practice, or if PT is contraindicated, the therapist must refer the patient to an appropriate licensed practitioner.
• If the patient was referred to the PT, the clinic must communicate with the licensed referring practitioner throughout duration of treatment.
• The clinic must also disclose to the patient any financial interest if the referring physician derives income from the PT services.

If you will be receiving physical therapy without a physician’s referral (Direct Access Rules in the State of Michigan), you hereby agree to the below:

• Treatment without a prescription may be received from a licensed physical therapist under the following conditions:
• For 21 days or 10 treatments, whichever occurs first. The physical therapist must determine the patient’s condition requires physical therapy before delegating interventions to a physical therapist assistant.
• The patient is seeking physical therapy services for purposes of injury prevention or promoting fitness.
• Therapist must refer the patient to an appropriate healthcare professional if there is reasonable cause to believe that symptoms or conditions are present that require services beyond the scope of practice of physical therapy.
• Therapist must consult with an appropriate healthcare professional if the patient does not show reasonable response to treatment in a time period consistent with the standards of practice as determined by the Board of Physical Therapy.

If you will be receiving physical therapy without a physician’s referral (Direct Access Rules in the State of Minnesota), you hereby agree to the below:

• A PT treating direct access patients is contingent upon the following:
• A PT may not determine medical diagnosis.
• A patient may be seen by a PT without referral for up to 90 days. 
• A physical therapist who has been licensed for less than one year may only provide PT services when working alongside a physical therapist who has more than one year of practicing experience.
• The PT must refer the patient to an appropriate healthcare professional if the PT feels that the patient’s care goes beyond his or her scope of practice.
• A PT may treat a direct access patient without a time limitation if the patient is seeing the PT for disease prevention, wellness, fitness education, or exercise services.

If you will be receiving physical therapy without a physician’s referral (Direct Access Rules in the State of Missouri), you hereby agree to the below:

• A physical therapist may only see direct access patients under the following circumstances:
• When the therapist is providing services for educational purposes and training, developing fitness or wellness programs, or providing screenings or consultations.
• When the therapist is treating a patient with an injury or condition that could resolve itself without therapy, and that patient received the diagnosis within one year or has a chronic illness that has been previously diagnosed by an appropriate healthcare provider.
• In this instance, the physical therapist must:
• Contact the patient’s current healthcare provider within the first seven days of therapy.
• Not alter any existing PT referrals without the consent of the patient’s current healthcare provider.
• Refer the patient to an appropriate healthcare professional if the PT determines during the initial evaluation or treatment that the patient’s care goes beyond the physical therapy scope of practice.
• Refer the patient to an appropriate healthcare provider if he or she does not show any documented progress toward treatment goals within six visits or 14 days.
• Notify the patient’s current healthcare provider if treatment continues beyond 30 days.
• The PT must contact the patient’s provider prior to the continuation of treatment.
• The PT must provide notification every 30 days.
• Physical therapy diagnosis is not a medical diagnosis by a physician, is not reliant on radiological imaging, and some physical therapy services may not be covered by insurance.

If you will be receiving physical therapy without a physician’s referral (Direct Access Rules in the State of Nevada), you hereby agree to the below:

• Nevada allows patients total, unrestricted access to a physical therapist. No type of physician referral is required for a physical therapist to treat a patient.
• The state’s direct access law specifies that diagnosis of physical disabilities, massage services, and chiropractic adjustment do not fall under the physical therapy scope.

If you will be receiving physical therapy without a physician’s referral (Direct Access Rules in the State of New York), you hereby agree to the below:

• Treatment may be administered with the following provisions:
• A licensed PT may treat a patient without a referral for 10 visits or 30 days, whichever comes first. 
• The PT must have at least three years of full-time practicing experience.
• The PT must be at least 21 years old. 
• The PT must notify the patient that PT services might not be covered by the patient’s health insurer if he or she did not receive a referral for PT.
• Notification must be in written form.
• Notification must also state that said services could potentially be covered by the health insurer with a referral.
• The PT must keep a copy of the written notification in the patient’s file.

If you will be receiving physical therapy without a physician’s referral (Direct Access Rules in the State of North Carolina), you hereby agree to the below:

• Manipulation of the spine must be prescribed by a physician.
• No medical diagnosis of a disease.
• If the patient’s condition is beyond what the therapist can treat, the therapist must refer their patient to a physician or dentist.

If you will be receiving physical therapy without a physician’s referral (Direct Access Rules in the State of Ohio), you hereby agree to the below:

• Treatment without a prescription may be received from a licensed physical therapist under the following conditions:
• The PT must obtain a master’s degree or have two years of clinical experience.
• If the patient does not demonstrate progress within 30 days, the PT must refer him or her to an appropriate healthcare provider.
• The PT (or Luna) must notify the patient’s healthcare provider within the first five days following the initial PT evaluation.
• The PT may only apply certain orthotic devices.

If you will be receiving physical therapy without a physician’s referral (Direct Access Rules in the State of Oklahoma), you hereby agree to the below:

• Treatment without a prescription may be received from a licensed physical therapist under the following conditions:
• The PT must obtain a physician’s referral to continue care after 30 days.
• Patients must obtain a physician’s referral if they are seeking PT for any workers’ compensation claims.

If you will be receiving physical therapy without a physician’s referral (Direct Access Rules in the State of Oregon), you hereby agree to the below:

• Oregon is a state that allows patients total, unrestricted access to a physical therapist. According to state law, no type of physician referral is required for a physical therapist to evaluate or treat a patient.
• The PT must refer the patient to an appropriate healthcare professional if the person presents symptoms:
• That require treatment or diagnosis from a physician;
• For which PT is contraindicated; or
• For which care is beyond the scope of practice or education of a physical therapist.

If you will be receiving physical therapy without a physician’s referral (Direct Access Rules in the State of Pennsylvania), you hereby agree to the below:

• Treatment without a prescription may be received from a licensed physical therapist under the following conditions:
• Therapist may obtain certification from the board of physical therapy that allows him or her to practice without a physician’s referral.
• This certificate shall not authorize a PT to (1) treat a patient for any non-neurologic, non-muscular, or non-skeletal condition or (2) treat a patient who has an acute cardiac or acute pulmonary condition.
• The PT may treat the aforementioned patients only if he or she has consulted the patient’s healthcare provider or has referred the patient to an appropriate healthcare provider.
• The PT shall renew the certificate whenever he or she renews his or her therapy license.
• A PT with this certification may treat a direct access patient for 30 days from the date of the first treatment.
• The PT may not exceed 30 days of treatment without obtaining a referral from an appropriate healthcare provider.

If you will be receiving physical therapy without a physician’s referral (Direct Access Rules in the State of Tennessee), you hereby agree to the below:

• Treatment may be administered with the following provisions
• With the patient’s consent, the PT must inform the patient’s healthcare provider of the physical therapy care plan no later than five business days after the PT evaluation.
• If the patient seeks physical therapy for a problem that has already been addressed by his or her physician within the past 12 months, the PT does not need patient consent to inform the physician.
• If the patient doesn’t have a primary physician, then the PT must suggest a physician from a list of available providers and inform the patient of the following limitations:
• If no substantial progress has been made within 15 calendar days or six visits—whichever occurs first—after the patient’s initial visit, the physical therapist shall refer the patient to a licensed physician.
• If the patient was previously diagnosed with chronic, neuromuscular, or developmental conditions, and the patient sought PT for problems or symptoms associated with at least one of those conditions, then this provision does not apply.
• If the patient returns to PT with the same complaint within a 90-day timeframe starting on the last treatment date, then the PT must immediately refer the patient to the appropriate healthcare provider.
• If the patient’s physician has not been notified that the patient sought physical therapy services, the therapy services must not continue beyond 30 days immediately following the date of the patient’s first visit.
• It is considered unprofessional conduct for a PT to knowingly provide services when a patient:
• Has reached the 15-day and six-visit limit; or
• Has reached the 30-day limit.

If you will be receiving physical therapy without a physician’s referral (Direct Access Rules in the State of Texas), you hereby agree to the below:

You are receiving direct physical therapy treatment services from an individual who is a physical therapist licensed by the Texas Physical Therapy Association.

• Treatment without a prescription may be received from a licensed physical therapist under the following conditions:
• Up to 10 business days for PTs with a doctoral degree, or PTs who have 30 hours of CCUs in Differential Diagnosis.
• Up to 15 business days for PTs with a doctoral degree who have completed a residency or fellowship training.
• Must have at least one year of experience.
• Must have liability insurance.
• Will still need a referral if treatment is needed beyond the allowed days.
• Physical therapy diagnosis is not a medical diagnosis by a physician, is not reliant on radiological imaging, and some physical therapy services may not be covered by insurance.

If you will be receiving physical therapy without a physician’s referral (Direct Access Rules in the State of Utah), you hereby agree to the below:

• Utah is a state that allows patients total, unrestricted access to a physical therapist. According to state law, no type of physician referral is required for a physical therapist to evaluate or treat a patient.
• PTs may not provide medical diagnoses of disease, surgery, acupuncture, or imaging.

If you will be receiving physical therapy without a physician’s referral (Direct Access Rules in the State of Virginia), you hereby agree to the below:

• A physical therapist who has completed a doctor of physical therapy program or who has obtained a certificate of authorization pursuant to Section 54.1-3482.1 may evaluate and treat a patient without a referral under the following conditions:
• The patient is not receiving care from any licensed doctor of medicine, osteopathy, chiropractic, podiatry, or dental surgery; a licensed nurse practitioner acting in accordance with a practice agreement; or licensed physician assistant acting under supervision of a physician, for the symptoms giving rise to the presentation at the time of the presentation to the physical therapist for physical therapy services, or
• The patient is receiving care from any licensed doctor of medicine, osteopathy, chiropractic, podiatry, or dental surgery; a licensed nurse practitioner acting in accordance with a practice agreement; or licensed physician assistant acting under supervision of a physician, at the time of his presentation to the physical therapist for the symptoms giving rise to the presentation for physical therapy services; and
• The patient identifies a licensed doctor of medicine, osteopathy, chiropractic, podiatry, or dental surgery, a licensed nurse practitioner practicing in accordance with his practice agreement, or a licensed physician assistant acting under the supervision of a licensed physician from whom he is currently receiving care.
• The patient gives written consent for the physical therapist to release all personal health information and treatment records to the identified practitioner.
• The physical therapist notifies the practitioner identified by the patient no later than 14 days after treatment commences and provides the practitioner with a copy of the initial evaluation along with a copy of the patient history obtained by the physical therapist.
• A physical therapist who has not completed a doctor of physical therapy program or who has not obtained a certificate of authorization pursuant to Section 54.1- 3482.1 may conduct a one-time evaluation of a patient, but provide no treatment, without a referral. The PT must immediately refer the patient to an appropriate provider if needed.
• A PT may provide physical therapy services via direct access with no restrictions for student athletes in a school setting; workplace ergonomics; wellness, fitness, and health screenings; prevention of disabilities, impairments, and functional limitations; and service for infants and toddlers, from birth to age three, who require physical therapy services to fulfill the provisions of their individualized services plan under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and students with disabilities who require physical therapy services to fulfill the provisions of their individualized education plan or physical therapy services.
• Invasive procedures, with the exception of dry needling, within the scope of practice of physical therapy shall always be performed only under the referral or direction of a physician, osteopath, chiropractor, podiatrist, or dentist, nurse practitioner, or a physician assistant acting under the supervision of a licensed physician. 

If you will be receiving physical therapy without a physician’s referral (Direct Access Rules in the District of Washington, D.C.), you hereby agree to the below:

• If the patient does not reasonably progress within 30 days of care, the PT must refer the patient to a primary care provider.

If you will be receiving physical therapy without a physician’s referral (Direct Access Rules in the State of Washington), you hereby agree to the below:

You are receiving direct physical therapy treatment services from an individual who is a physical therapist licensed by the Washington State Department of Health.

• Insurance companies can limit access: There is no restriction on the ability of any insurance entity or any state agency or program from limiting or controlling the utilization of physical therapy services by the use of any type of gatekeeper function.
• Regarding orthoses: A physical therapist may only provide treatment utilizing orthoses that support, align, prevent, or correct any structural problems intrinsic to the foot or ankle by referral or consultation from an authorized healthcare practitioner.
• PTs must refer to others when necessary: Must refer patients when symptoms or conditions are beyond scope of PT practice.

If you will be receiving physical therapy without a physician’s referral (Direct Access Rules in the State of Wisconsin), you hereby agree to the below:

• Treatment may be administered with the following provisions:
• Written referral from an appropriate healthcare provider is required unless the PT services are provided:
• In schools to children with exceptional education needs.
• Within a home healthcare agency.
• To a patient in a long-term care facility (if PT aligns with the patient’s plan of care).
• In relation to athletic activities, conditioning, or injury prevention.
• To an individual for a previously diagnosed medical condition after informing the patient’s healthcare provider who made the diagnosis.
• Per the physical therapy examining board regulations:
• Referral is not required for the following services when provided in employment, home, leisure, recreational, or educational settings:
• Conditioning;
• Injury prevention and biomechanics application; and
• Treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, excluding acute fractures or soft tissue avulsions.
• The PT must refer a patient to an appropriate healthcare provider if necessary services exceed the PT scope of practice.
• A physical therapist who receives a referral shall communicate with the referring provider as necessary to ensure continuity of care.

For Arizona Patients – Did You Know?

The Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy licenses and regulates your Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant.

Visit the Board’s website through this link for information on verifying a license.

Board Contact Information:
1740 W. Adams, Ste. 2450
Phoenix AZ, 85007
1-602-274-0236

For California Patients – Did You Know?

The Physical Therapy Board of California licenses and regulates your Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant.

*A Physical Therapy Aide, while regulated by the Board, is not licensed.

Visit the Board’s website through this link for information on:

• Verifying a license
• What to expect when you receive care
• Your rights as a patient
• How to file a complaint

Board Contact Information:
2005 Evergreen Street, Suite 1350
Sacramento, CA 95815
1-800-832-2251

For Colorado Patients – Did You Know?

The Colorado State Physical Therapy Board licenses and regulates your Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant.

Visit the Board’s website through this link for information on:

• Verifying a license
• What to expect when you receive care
• Your rights as a patient
• How to file a complaint

Board Contact Information:
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, CO 80202
1-303-894-7800

For Connecticut Patients – Did You Know?

The Department of Public Health licenses and regulates your Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant.

Visit the Department’s website through this link for information on verifying a license.

Contact Information:
410 Capitol Avenue, MS# 12 APP
P.O. Box 340308
Hartford, CT 06134-0308
1-860-509-7603

For Delaware Patients – Did You Know?

The Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers licenses and regulates your Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant. 

Visit the Board’s website through this link for information on verifying a license.

Board Contact Information:
Cannon Building, Suite 203
861 Silver Lake Boulevard
Dover, DE 19904
1-302-744-4500

For Florida Patients – Did You Know?

The Florida Board of Physical Therapy licenses and regulates your Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant. 

Visit the Board’s website through this link for information on verifying a license.

Board Contact Information:
4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin C-05
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3255
1-850-488-0595

For Georgia Patients – Did You Know?

The Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy licenses and regulates your Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant. 

Visit the Board’s website through this link for information on verifying a license.

Board Contact Information:
237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, GA 31217
1-404-424-9966

For Illinois Patients – Did You Know?

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation licenses and regulates your Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant.

Visit the Department’s website through this link for information on verifying a license.

Board Contact Information:
100 West Randolph, 9th Floor
Chicago, IL 60601
1-888-473-4858

For Indiana Patients – Did You Know?

The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency licenses and regulates your Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant.

Visit the Agency’s website through this link for information on verifying a license.

Agency Contact Information:
1-317-232-6201

For Maryland Patients – Did You Know?

The Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners licenses and regulates your Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant.

Visit the Board’s website through this link for information on verifying a license.

Board Contact Information:
4201 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215-2299
1-410-764-4718

For Massachusetts Patients – Did You Know?

The Massachusetts Board of Physical Therapy licenses and regulates your Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant.

Visit the Board’s website through this link for information on verifying a license.

Board Contact Information:
1000 Washington Street, Ste. 710
Boston, MA 02118
1-617-701-8605

For Michigan Patients – Did You Know?

The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) regulates your Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant.

Visit the Department’s website through this link for information on verifying a license.

Board Contact Information: (mailing address)
Ottawa Building
611 W. Ottawa
P.O. Box 30004
Lansing, MI 48909
1-517-335-9700

For Minnesota Patients – Did You Know?

The Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy licenses and regulates your Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant. 

Visit the Board’s website through this link for information on verifying a license.

Board Contact Information:
2829 University Ave. SE Suite #420
Minneapolis, MN 55414-3246
1-612-627-5406

For Missouri Patients – Did You Know?

The Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts licenses and regulates your Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant.

Visit the Board’s website through this link for information on verifying a license.

Board Contact Information:
3605 Missouri Boulevard
P.O. Box 4
Jefferson City, MO 65102
1-573-751-0098

For Nevada Patients – Did You Know?

The Nevada Physical Therapy Board licenses and regulates your Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant.

Visit the Board’s website through this link for information on verifying a license.

Board Contact Information:
3291 North Buffalo Drive, Ste. 100
Las Vegas NV, 89129
1-702-876-5535

For New York Patients – Did You Know?

The New York State Office of the Professions’ State Board for Physical Therapy licenses and regulates your Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant. 

Visit the Board’s website through this link for information on verifying a license.

Board Contact Information:
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12234-1000
1-518-474-3817

For North Carolina Patients – Did You Know?

The North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners regulates your Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant.

Visit the Board’s website through this link for information on verifying a license.

Board Contact Information: (mailing address)
18 West Colony Place, Suite 140
Durham, NC 27705
1-919-490-6393

For Ohio Patients – Did You Know?

The Ohio Physical Therapy Association regulates your Physical Therapy and Physical Therapist Assistant.

Visit the Association’s website through this link for information on verifying a license.

Association Contact Information: (mailing address)
1085 Beecher Crossing North, Suite B
Gahanna, OH 43230
1-614-855-4109

For Oklahoma Patients – Did You Know?

The Oklahoma Physical Therapists Committee (under the direction and support of the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision) licenses and regulates your Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant.

Visit the Board’s website through this link for information on verifying a license.

Board Contact Information:
101 NE 51st Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73105-1821
1-405-962-1400

For Oregon Patients – Did You Know?

The Oregon Board of Physical Therapy licenses and regulates your Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant. 

Visit the Board’s website through this link for information on verifying a license.

Board Contact Information:
800 NE Oregon Street, Suite 407
Portland, OR 97232-2187
1-971-673-0200

For Pennsylvania Patients – Did You Know?

The Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association regulates your Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant.

Visit the Association’s website through this link for information on verifying a license.

Board Contact Information: (mailing address)
2400 Ardmore Blvd., Suite 302
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
1-412-871-3406

For Tennessee Patients – Did You Know?

The Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy licenses and regulates your Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant. 

Visit the Board’s website through this link for information on verifying a license.

Board Contact Information:
710 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN 37243
1-615-741-3807

For Texas Patients – Did You Know?

The Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners / Executive Council of Physical Therapy Examiners regulates your Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant.

Visit the Board’s website through this link for information on verifying a license.

Board Contact Information: (mailing address)
333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510
Austin, TX 78701-3942
1-512-305-6900

For Utah Patients – Did You Know?

The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing licenses and regulates your Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant. 

Visit the Board’s website through this link for information on verifying a license.

Contact Information:
P.O. Box 146741
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6741 
1-801-530-6628 

For Virginia Patients – Did You Know?

The Virginia Board of Physical Therapy licenses and regulates your Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant. 

Visit the Board’s website through this link for information on verifying a license.

Board Contact Information:
Perimeter Center
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233-1463
1-804-367-4674

For Washington, D.C. Patients – Did You Know?

The Washington, D.C. Board of Physical Therapy licenses and regulates your Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant.

Visit the Board’s website through this link for information on verifying a license.

Board Contact Information:
899 North Capitol Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
1-202-442-5955

For Washington Patients – Did You Know?

The Washington State Department of Health licenses and regulates your Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant.

*A Physical Therapy Aide, while regulated by the Board, is not licensed.

Visit the Department’s website through this link for information on:

• Verifying a license
• What to expect when you receive care
• Your rights as a patient
• How to file a complaint

Board Contact Information:
111 Israel Road SE
Tumwater, WA 98501
1-800-832-2251

For Wisconsin Patients – Did You Know?

The Wisconsin State Examining Board licenses and regulates your Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant.

Visit the Board’s website through this link for information on verifying a license.

Board Contact Information:
4822 Madison Yards Way
Madison, WI 53705
1-608-266-2112