Physical Therapist

This record was last updated on March 11, 2021, before 2022. It may be out of date — confirm with the board.
Exam
Third-party exam
Education
Specific course
Experience
None
Background check
None

The evaluation and treatment of any person by the utilization of the effective, properties of physical measures such as mechanical stimulation, heat, cold, light, air, water, electricity, sound, massage, mobilization and the use of therapeutic exercises and rehabilitative procedures including training in functional activities, with or without assistive devices, for the purpose of limiting or preventing disability and alleviating or correcting any physical or mental conditions, and the performance of tests and measurements as an aid in diagnosis or evaluating of function.

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type
Stand-alone license
Exam
Third-party exam required
Education
Specific course required
Continuing education
Continuing education required
Certification
No mention of certification
Experience
No experience
Background check
No criminal record requirements

Issuing body

Department
Department of State
Division
Bureau of Professional & Occupational Affairs
Board
Physical Therapy Board
Address
P.O. Box 2649 Harrisburg, PA 17105
Last updated
March 11, 2021

Occupations (O*NET)

Source and verification

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