Growing number of Zika virus cases reported in Virginia

Primarily a mosquito borne disease, the Zika virus is most impactful in warmer seasons when illness can be transmitted by insects carrying the virus from one person to another.  In fact, 15 cases have been reported in the Commonwealth as of May 12, 2016.  Maintaining a keen awareness for the transmission and treatment of Zika virus infection is an imperative for healthcare practitioners.  The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) offers a variety of related information and tools on its website.

Download the Virginia State Zika Response Plan
For quick information, consult VDH’s Zika Fact Sheet

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Consumer Information

This information has been added to assist the public in understanding Physical Therapy practice and selecting a Physical Therapist or a Physical Therapist Assistant.

• Verify a Physical Therapist/Physical Therapist Assistant license (License Lookup)
• Learn Physical Therapy basics
• Choosing Wisely
• Understanding Your Rights
• How to file a complaint

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Licensure Verification and Change of Name/Address Information

Please click here for information on how to request a verification of licensure.

Please click here for information on how to change your address or make a name change.

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Online Licensing - Physical Therapy licensees can renew a license, change an address and request a duplicate license online. 

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2016 NPTE Examination Dates and Deadlines for PT and PTA’s

Please click here to view the 2016 NPTE dates and deadlines for applying.

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Use aPTitude for Tracking your CEU's

Read more about the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) aPTitude System

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Continuing Education Courses

To review Type 1 and Type 2 continuing education requirements for renewal and reinstatement of a Physical Therapist or a Physical Therapist Assistant license please click here for more information.

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Exemption of Continuing Competency Requirements

The Virginia Board of Physical Therapy in accordance with Section 18VAC112-20-131(C) of the Regulations, entitled “Continued Competency Requirements for Renewal of an Active License”, exempts a licensee from the continuing competency requirements for the first biennial renewal following the date of initial licensure by examination in Virginia. This exemption does not include those who were licensed by endorsement.

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Extension of renewal requirements for deployed military and spouses
Virginia law allows active duty service people or their spouses who are deployed outside the U.S. to have an extension of time for any requirement or fee pertaining to renewal until 60 days after the person’s return from deployment.  The extension cannot last beyond 5 years past the expiration date for the license.  For more information, please read attached policy and contact the applicable board for your license.

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Discipline Case Information:

The Board of Physical Therapy would like to share with you the top three types of cases that came before the board during FY15 (July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015) and that resulted in disciplinary action:

• Fraudulent billing cases
• Cases that resulted from out of state disciplinary orders
• Continuing Education violations

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Healthcare Workforce Data Findings

Virginia’s Physical Therapist Workforce: 2014

Virginia’s Physical Therapy Assistant Workforce: 2014

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Duty to Report Adult Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation -  More information...
The Adult Protective Services Program at the Virginia Department of Social Services is pleased to announce the availability of a new online educational opportunity for mandated reporters of abuse, neglect and exploitation of older or incapacitated individuals. This online training course has been developed for, and with the assistance of, mandated reporters and APS professionals to assist mandated reporters in understanding adult abuse and their responsibilities as mandated reporters. Read More...(word .doc)