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NEWS

Announcement - Karen Donahue PT, DPT

It is with significant shock and great sadness that we announce the passing of Karen Donahue, PT, DPT on August 30, 2021. Karen had served as the Executive Director of the Arizona Board of Physical Therapy since 2018. Prior to this, she served for nine years as the investigator for the Board. As a Physical Therapist, Karen loved the profession and all those that it served. Her service to the Arizona Physical Therapy Board was a direct manifestation of that love. We extend our sincere condolences to all who knew and loved her. Although she will be greatly missed, the Board members and staff are committed to ensuring all essential services are provided.

Governor Ducey Signs HB2454 Telehealth Bill

 Governor Doug Ducey signed HB2454 telehealth bill which makes permanent telehealth flexibility that had been permitted under executive order. The law takes effect immediately. 

Key provisions: 

  • Requires health care insurance companies to expand telehealth coverage for all services that would normally be covered for an in-person visit
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  • Ensures equal compensation from insurance compaines for telehealth services.
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  • Payment parity for audio-only medical visits on a cell phone or landline with patients who may not have access to the Internet.
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  • Allows out-of-state Physical Therapists to practice telehealth in Arizona.
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  • Changes the word "telemedicine" in Arizona statutes to "telehealth".
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  • The ability to engage in telehealth services for physical therapists residing out-of-state requires the completion of a registration application.
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 View entire bill: House Bill 2454

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Physical Therapy License Compact Meeting

Meeting Date: 
Wednesday, June 14, 2017 - 9:00am

Welcome to Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy

HOW DO WE SERVE THE PUBLIC? (OUR MISSION)

MISSION

The mission of the Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy is to protect the public from the incompetent, unprofessional, and unlawful practice of physical therapy. The Arizona Physical Therapy Practice Act establishes the standards for the practice of physical therapy, continuing competence and testing, and defines the scope and limitations of practice. The Board licenses and certifies qualified applicants as physical therapists and physical therapist assistants; and receives, investigates and adjudicates complaints against licensees and certificate holders.

WHAT IS PHYSICAL THERAPY?

Physical therapy is a specialized area of healthcare that includes therapeutic exercise, manual therapy techniques, patient related instruction, and many other interventions. For the complete list of care and services provided, please view A.R.S. §32-2001 (13) and physical therapy services for more information.

BE SAFE!

Because public safety is the primary reason for our existence, we recommend that a savvy consumer be pro-active in choosing a PT health care professional.  Verification of Arizona license to practice PT and certification to work as a PTA may be ascertained on the eLicensing website.  Information can also be obtained by calling our office at 602-274-0236.  Whether you live in the state of Arizona or you move to another state, a physical therapist must be licensed by that state before legally practicing as a physical therapist.  Every state in the United States requires licensure before the physical therapist is allowed to practice in that state. 

 

 

Pursuant to A.R.S. §32-4302 a person shall be granted an occupational or professional license or certificate if the person has been licensed or certified in another state for at least twelve months, the license or certificate is in the same discipline and at the same practice level as the license or certificate for which the parson is applying in this state and the person meets other conditions prescribed by A.R.S. §32-4302. Application required and must be submitted via ELICENSING.

CONTINUING COMPETENCE

Continuing Competence is required to maintain a license. 

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PHYSICAL THERAPY CAREER

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