Physical Therapist
- Exam
- Third-party exam
- Education
- Degree
- Experience
- Not reported
- Background check
- Not reported
Physical therapist help people overcome or adjust to physical disabilities caused by injury, illness or birth defects. They plan and administer treatments prescribed by a physician to patients with physical disabilities. They administer and interpret tests and measurements for muscle strength, coordination, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency. Applicant requirements: graduate from an accredited program of study in physical therapy pass the NPTE and Georgia Jurisprudence exams Fees: Application: $75.00 Testing: $350.00 (NPTE) and $35.00 (Jurisprudence) Renewal: $65.00 Late: $90.00 Examination: Type: Computerized When: Arrange with testing center Where: Prometric Testing Centers located throughout the state Repeats: 3
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- Third-party exam required
- Education
- Degree required
Issuing body
- Board
- Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy
- Address
- 237 Coliseum Drive Macon, GA 31217
- Phone
- (478) 207-2440
- Agency website
- https://sos.ga.gov/index.php/licensing
- Last updated
- September 10, 2024
Occupations (O*NET)
- Physical Therapist 29-1123.00
Source and verification
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