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State Physical Therapy Boards

State Physical Therapy Boards, often operating under a larger health licensing body, are government agencies with the primary purpose of protecting the public by regulating the practice of physical therapy. Their core function is the licensing of Physical Therapists (PTs) and the certification or registration of Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs). The boards ensure entry-level and continuing competence by requiring PTs to possess a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program, successfully pass the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE), and complete state-specific jurisprudence requirements. They also define the legal scope of practice—including evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic intervention—and establish professional and ethical standards through the enforcement of the Physical Therapy Practice Act.

The importance of this strict regulatory framework is crucial given that physical therapy involves direct, specialized patient care and the risks associated with unlicensed practitioners. An unlicensed individual lacks the verified knowledge of human anatomy, biomechanics, and clinical pathology necessary to safely and effectively treat complex musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. Engaging an unqualified person can lead to improper assessment and diagnosis, unsafe or incorrect exercises that cause further injury, delayed recovery, or aggravation of existing medical conditions. Ineffective or harmful treatment can result in chronic pain, permanent mobility limitations, and unnecessary medical expense. By ensuring all practitioners are qualified and accountable, State Physical Therapy Boards uphold patient safety and the quality of rehabilitative care.

Use the resources below to learn more about the work of your State Physical Therapy Board.


  • Alabama State Physical Therapy Board
  • Alaska Board of Physical Therapy
  • Arizona Physical Therapy Board
  • Arkansas Board of Physical Therapy
  • Physical Therapy Board of California
  • Colorado Physical Therapy Licensing
  • Connecticut Physical Therapy Licensure Board


  • Delaware Examining Board of Physical Therapists
  • Florida Board of Physical Therapy
  • Georgia State Physical Therapy Board
  • Hawaii Physical Therapy Licensing
  • Idaho Physical Therapy Board
  • Illinois Physical Therapy Licensing
  • Indiana Physical Therapy Committee
  • Iowa Physical Therapy Board
  • Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Physical Therapy
  • Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy
  • Louisiana State Physical Therapy Board
  • Maine Physical Therapy Licensing
  • Maryland Physical Therapy Board
  • Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professionals
  • Michigan Physical Therapy Examiners' Board
  • Minnesota State Physical Therapy Board
  • Mississippi Board of Physical Therapy
  • Missouri Physical Therapy Examiners' Board
  • Montana Board of Physical Therapy
  • Nebraska Physical Therapy Examiners' Board
  • New Jersey Physical Therapy Examiners' Board
  • Nevada State Physical Therapy Examiners' Board


  • New Mexico State Physical Therapy Board
  • New York State Physical Therapy Licensing
  • North Carolina Physical Therapy Board
  • North Dakota Physical Therapy Examiners' Board
  • Ohio State Physical Therapy Board
  • Oklahoma Medical Board - Physical Therapy


  • Oregon Physical Therapist Licensing Board
  • Pennsylvania State Physical Therapy Board
  • Rhode Island Physical Therapy Examiners' Board
  • South Carolina State Physical Therapy Board
  • South Dakota Medical Board - Physical Therapy
  • Tennessee Physical Therapy Examiners' Board
  • Texas Physical Therapy Board

  • Utah Physical Therapy Licensing Board
  • Vermont Physical Therapy Licensing
  • Virginia Physical Therapy Examiners' Board
  • Washington Physical Therapy Examiners' Board
  • West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy
  • Wisconsin Physical Therapy Licensing
  • Wyoming Physical Therapy Examiners' Board





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