Physical Therapy
Application documents received prior to the date noted below are currently in the initial stage of processing. The timeframe for the review and evaluation of these materials varies. Applications with education from outside the U.S. usually require a lengthier review process. All applicants should allow an additional 6-8 weeks for review after this date before submitting a Contact Us Form to request a status update, as contacting us earlier will delay processing. We cannot provide the status of a licensure application by phone. We thank you for your patience and cooperation.
| Profession | Currently Initiating the Process for Items Received |
|---|---|
| Physical Therapists | 9/13/2022 |
| Physical Therapy Assistants | 9/21/2022 |
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A physical therapist is a licensed health care professional who examines
and evaluates a patient's condition and then plans and administers
treatments to promote optimal health. Physical therapists seek to relieve
pain, improve the body's movement and function, maintain cardiopulmonary
function, restore, maintain and promote optimal physical function; and limit
disabilities resulting from injury or disease.
A physical therapist assistant is a licensed health care professional who provides treatment according to a plan developed by and under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
Physical therapists take your health history, observe your posture and movement, evaluate your injury, and develop a plan of care. Treatment may include, but is not limited to, the following:
- patient/client education in health, wellness, and safety
- manual therapy, such as massage and mobilization and manipulation
- therapeutic exercise
- management of pain
- application of therapeutic modalities, such as ultrasound and electrical stimulation
- training in daily living activities
Physical therapist assistants work under the supervision of physical therapists to assist you in reaching your treatment goals.
