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APPLICATION INFORMATION

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View Deadlines for Applications and 2021 Testing Deadlines  

Guide To Testing Before Graduation

Endorsement Applications:  Reminder: When contacting the FSBPT for NPTE score transfers, individuals requesting transer must pay the FSBPT score transfer fee at the time of request.  To request score transfer: www.fsbpt.org.

 

 

NEWS

Executive Order 2020-15  Telemedicine Privileges for Physical Therapists

 "Beginning on March 25, 2020 and contnuing for the duration of the Public Health Emergency declared on March 11, 2020, in order to protect public health, expedite access to and treatment of health conditions, and to slow the spread if COVID-19 within healthcare facilities, all health insurance plans regulated by the Arizona Department of Insurance are hereby required to provide coverage for all healthcare services that are provided through telemedicine if the healthcare service would be covered were it provided through an in-person visit between the enrollee and a healthcare provider."

"Insuers must reimburse healthcare providers at the same level of payment for a telemedicine visit as they would for an in-person visit."

"Insurers must allow all electronic means of delivering telehealth, including telephone and video calls."

To review the entire Executive Order scroll down to the bottom of the home page and click Executive Order 2020-15.

 

 

FREQUENTLY REQUESTED INFORMATION

Dry Needling Training Submission Form

Dry Needling Requirements

AZLAW Book

AZLAW Rules

AZLAW Testing Information

Continuing Competence Overview/Categories

Supervision Information

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PT Reinstatement: Have Practiced Without a License

File Reinstatement Have Practiced 2018.docx
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Physical Therapy License Compact Meeting

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

Links

  • Be A Smart Consumer
  • Choosing Wisely
  • Filing a Complaint
  • PT Compact
  • Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
  • Arizona Commerce Authority Checklist Program (Includes Information on Licensing and Resources)
  • Arizona Physical Therapy Association
  • Customer Satisfaction Survey
  • Small Business Bill of Rights
  • State Ombudsman-Citizens Aide The Ombudsman-Citizens Aide helps citizens to resolve ongoing issues with State Agencies.

Meeting Calendar (Agendas/Minutes)

  • Board Meeting
    Tuesday, April 27, 2021 - 8:30am
  • Board Meeting
    Tuesday, May 25, 2021 - 1:45pm
  • Board Meeting
    Tuesday, June 29, 2021 - 1:45pm
  • Board Meeting
    Tuesday, July 20, 2021 - 1:45pm
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Archives

Public Notice

Attachment:
PDF icon Reportable Misdemeanors Under ARS 32-3208, PDF icon Meeting Notice, PDF icon Surprise Out of Network Dispute Resolution Information, PDF icon Revised Continuing Education Disciplinary Matrix 2-2019, PDF icon Unlawful Practice Disciplinary Matrix, PDF icon Substantive Policy Statement Compact Privilege Renewal and AZ Law Exam, PDF icon Executive Order 2020-15 Telemedicine, PDF icon FY21 State Board of Physical Therapy Five Year Strategic Plan, PDF icon FY22 Board of Physical Therapy Budget Submission, PDF icon Substance Abuse Recovery Program Guidelines, PDF icon CEU Disciplinary Matrix PTA 10-2020

CONTINUING COMPETENCE

Continuing Competence is required to maintain a license. 

Board Documents

oPTion (Self Assessment)

SUPERVISION DOCUMENTS

Questions about supervision?

 

Supervision Resources

PHYSICAL THERAPY CAREER

Interested in a career in physical therapy?

 

Information

Consumer Information

Be A Smart Consumer

Choosing Wisely

Complaint Process

File A Complaint

 

 

 

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Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy
1740 W. Adams, Ste. 2450
Phoenix AZ, 85007
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