The Virginia Board of Physical Therapy consists of a 7-member Board, as well as administrative, enforcement, licensing, and support staff.
We license and regulate Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants and Direct Access Certification.
The mission of the Department of Health Professions is to ensure safe and competent patient care by licensing health professionals, enforcing standards of practice, and providing information to health care practitioners and the public
Looking for Continuing Education requirements for license renewal? Find out more here.
The Department of Health Professions investigates complaints about Virginia healthcare practitioners who may have violated a regulation or law.
Recent graduates, professionals licensed outside of Virginia, and those wanting to reinstate licenses.
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the proposed amendments to the Compact Commission rules
The Physical Therapy Compact Commission requests public comment on the proposed amendments to its Rules by December 5, 2025. Please click here for more information.
As of October 1, 2024, the Virginia Board of Physical Therapy is using CE Broker
As of October 1, 2024, the Virginia Board of Physical Therapy is using CE Broker as an optional continuing education (CE) tracking system.
Wed, Aug 13, 2025 9:00 AM
Formal Administrative Hearing
Board Room 3
Thu, Aug 21, 2025 10:00 AM
Board Meeting
Board Room 2
Thu, Aug 21, 2025 10:00 AM
Formal Administrative Hearing
Board Room 2
More information on the Calendar Page.
Virginia Board of Physical Therapy
Email: ptboard@dhp.virginia.gov
