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Published on Jul 7, 2023
During the 2023 General Assembly Session, legislation was passed to amend current Va. Code § 54.1-3482 to remove certain timeframes for practitioner referrals for direct access
Published on Jun 1, 2023
The Physical Therapy Compact Commission requests public comment on the proposed amendments to its Rules by June 20, 2023.
Published on Sep 1, 2022
Read the about Continuing Education, Upcoming License Renewals, and Renewing PT Compact Privileges.
Published on May 31, 2023
Documentation of passage of the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) is required for all applicants, whether by examination or endorsement, before licensure in Virginia can be granted.
Published on May 31, 2023
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.
Published on May 31, 2023
New legislation, SB 1187, extends the time allowed for a qualified physical therapist to evaluate and treat patients without a referral under certain circumstances from 30 to 60 days.
Published on May 31, 2023
The Department of Health Professions (DHP) has been made aware that some licensees have received fraudulent communications from individuals claiming to be from one of our licensing boards or another agency
Published on May 31, 2023
Board Guidance Document Available
The Board offers the following guidance on telehealth through established Guidance Document 112-21, Guidance on Telehealth, effective January 21, 2021.
Published on May 22, 2023
To access the most recent exam announcements from the FSBPT regarding the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) for PTs and PTA’s, vist the FSBPT
Published on Jun 1, 2023
Certain Virginia healthcare providers are authorized to administer COVID-19 vaccine in the Commonwealth.
Virginia Board of Physical Therapy
Email: ptboard@dhp.virginia.gov
Corie E. Tillman Wolf, J.D., Executive Director
Mira H. Mariano, PT, PhD, OCS, President