In the United States, each state has their own set of requirements to become a licensed professional and provide services to that state’s residents within the scope of that license, whether through in-person means or by Teletherapy. Licensure is generally stipulated for independent practice, as well as to fulfill particular professional functions (clinical testing, psychological assessments, home studies, etc.) and third-party payor requirements to meet insurance, company policies, state statute requirements.
There may be levels of licensure within each profession based on that state’s rules related to education, experience, supervision, and examination. Each state's boards will also outline the steps for license renewal, board complaints and violations, changes of address, and reciprocity considerations for clinicians who desire to add that state to their practice locations. Use the links below to find the appropriate licensing board for your state.
Alabama Board of Physical Therapy
State Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Board
Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy
Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy Board of California
Colorado State Physical Therapy Board
Board of Examiners for Physical Therapists
Division of Professional Regulation-Examining Board for Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers
D.C. Board of Physical Therapy
Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy
Guam Board of Allied Health Examiners
Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation-Physical Therapy
Indiana Professional Licensing Agency-Physical Therapy Board
Iowa Department of Public Health-Board of Physical & Occupational Therapy
Kansas Board of Healing Arts-Physical Therapy
Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy
Louisiana Physical Therapy Board
State of Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation-Board of Physical Therapy
Maryland Department of Health-Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professionals-Physical Therapist
Michigan Board of Physical Therapy
Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy
Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy
Missouri Division of Professional Registration-Advisory Commission for Physical Therapists
Montana Department of Labor and Industry Boards-Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services-Board of Physical Therapy
State of Nevada Physical Therapy Board
New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification-Physical Therapy Governing Board
New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs-State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department-Boards and Commissions Physical Therapy
New York Office of the Professions-Physical Therapy
North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy
North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy
Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board
Oklahoma Medical Board-Oklahoma Physical Therapists and Assistants
Oregon Board of Physical Therapy
Puerto Rico Office of Regulation and Certification of Health Professionals
State of Rhode Island Department of Health-Physical Therapy
Division of Professional and Occupational Licensing Boards (POL)-Board of Physical Therapy
South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners-Physical Therapist
Tennessee Department of Health- Board of Physical Therapy
Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
Utah Department of Commerce-Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
Vermont Office of Professional Regulation-Physical Therapists
Virginia Department of Health Professions-Board of Physical Therapy
Washington State Department of Health-Board of Physical Therapy
West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy
Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services Physical Therapy Examining Board
Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy
