Physical Therapist
- Exam
- Third-party exam
- Education
- Degree
- Experience
- None
- Background check
- Required
Individuals must have graduated from a nationally accredited, board certified school, must have a passing score on the National Physical Therapy examiniation, must provide a complete work history from receipt of physical therapy degree. Individuals must list states where credentials were granted and were applied for, provide information on physical and mental health, lack of impairment due to chemical dependency, any felony convictions or loss or limitations of privileges, any disciplinary actions and a professional liability claims history. Individuals must submit application and pay required fee.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- Third-party exam required
- Education
- Degree required
- Continuing education
- Continuing education required
- Experience
- No experience
- Background check
- Background check required
Issuing body
- Department
- Department of Health
- Address
- 101 Israel Rd SE Tumwater, WA 98501
- Phone
- (360) 236-4700
- Agency website
- http://www.doh.wa.gov
- Licence page
- http://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/ProfessionsNewReneworUpdate/PhysicalTherapist.aspx
- Last updated
- September 9, 2024
Occupations (O*NET)
- Physical Therapist 29-1123.00
Source and verification
This record is Washington's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.
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