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Who We Are

The Virginia Board of Physical Therapy consists of a 7-member Board, as well as administrative, enforcement, licensing, and support staff.

What We Do

We license and regulate Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants and Direct Access Certification.

Mission

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

 

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Practitioner Info

Resources for Physical Therapy practitioners.

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Renew License

Health Professionals who are licensed in Virginia can renew their licenses online.

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Continuing Education

Looking for Continuing Education requirements for license renewal? Find out more here.

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File a Complaint

The Department of Health Professions investigates complaints about Virginia healthcare practitioners who may have violated a regulation or law.

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Apply for License

Recent graduates, professionals licensed outside of Virginia, and those wanting to reinstate licenses.

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Laws and Regulations

Review laws and regulations of the Board of Physical Therapy.

Featured News

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.

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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.

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Upcoming Events

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.

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Virginia Board of Physical Therapy
Email: ptboard@dhp.virginia.gov
Corie E. Tillman Wolf, J.D., Executive Director
Elizabeth Locke, PT, PhD, President