Physical Therapy
Contact Information
License Application Status
Find the status of your license application by checking our online license verifications; your name will be added immediately when your license number is issued. You may also contact:
Office of the Professions
Division of Professional Licensing Services
Physical Therapy Unit
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234-1000
(518) 474-3817, ext. 270 (voice)
(518) 402-5354 (fax)
opunit3@mail.nysed.gov
Please provide your name, social security number, date of birth, and the name of the profession in any correspondence.
Education Credentials from Non-approved Programs
If you have questions about acceptable documentation to verify education completed outside the U.S. or in non-approved programs, contact:
Office of the Professions
Bureau of Comparative Education
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234-1000
(518) 474-3817, ext. 300 (voice)
(518) 486-2966 (fax)
comped@mail.nysed.gov
Licensing Examination
Licensing examinations for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant are administered by:
509 Wythe Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 739-9420 (voice)
(703) 739-9421 (fax)
examregistration@fsbpt.org
https://www.fsbpt.net/pt
Practice Issues
For answers to questions concerning practice issues, contact:
Office of the Professions
State Board for Physical Therapy
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234-1000
(518) 474-3817, ext. 180 (voice)
(518) 402-5944 (fax)
ptbd@mail.nysed.gov
Professional Misconduct and Discipline
This site contains information concerning professional misconduct, including how to file a complaint and search for disciplinary actions taken against licensees.
General Customer Service
The Office of the Professions has an automated customer service system that allows callers to verify licenses, request information, and hear automated messages 24 hours a day. Staff are available from 8:30am to 4:45 pm, Eastern time, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Office of the Professions
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234-1000
(518) 474-3817(voice)
(518) 473-1426 (TDD/TTY)
(518) 474-1449 (fax)
op4info@mail.nysed.gov
Employment Opportunities in New York City Department of Education
Immediate employment opportunities are available with the New York City Department of Education in the area of physical therapy either as full-time or through related service agreements. Additional information on opportunities or scholarship assistance can be obtained by contacting the New York City Department of Education: http://schools.nyc.gov/teachnyc/
