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
Resources for Physical Therapy practitioners.
Health Professionals who are licensed in Virginia can renew their licenses online.
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.
Review laws and regulations of the Board of Physical Therapy.
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.
PT Licensure Compact
PT Licensure Compact information is available on the Board's website. To apply for a PT Compact privilege, please visit the website for the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact at www.ptcompact.org.
Fri, Feb 21, 2025 10:00 AM
Board Meeting
Board Room 1
Thu, May 8, 2025 10:00 AM
Board Meeting
Board Room 4
Thu, Aug 21, 2025 10:00 AM
Board Meeting
Board Room 2
More information on the Calendar Page.
Virginia Board of Physical Therapy
Email: ptboard@dhp.virginia.gov
Corie E. Tillman Wolf, J.D., Executive Director
Elizabeth Locke, PT, PhD, President