Physical Therapist
Last updated 01/06/2025
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Fees
| License Fee |
Description |
Exemptions |
| $229.00 |
|
None
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| $250.00 |
|
None
|
Description
Physical Therapists are licensed pursuant to ORS 688.010 to 688.201 to practice physical therapy.
The Practice of Physical Therapy means: (a) Examining, evaluating and testing for mechanical, physiological and developmental impairments, functional limitations and disabilities or other neuromusculoskeletal conditions in order to determine a physical therapy diagnosis or prognosis or a plan of physical therapy intervention and to assess the ongoing effects of physical therapy intervention; (b) Alleviating impairments and functional limitations by designing, implementing, administering and modifying physical therapy interventions; (c) Reducing the risk of injury, impairment, functional limitation and disability by physical therapy interventions that may include as a component the promotion and maintenance of health, fitness and quality of life in all age populations. (d) Consulting or providing educational services to a patient for the purposes of paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of this section.
Duration
Up to 2 years, expires March 31st of even years.
Renewal Information
Physical Therapist Licenses expire on March 31st of even numbered years, regardless of when they are initially issued. Licensees must complete an online renewal, provide proof of continuing competency, and pay renewal fees.
Duplicate License Requirements
None
Prerequisites and Requirements
Prerequisites
Applicants for licensure must:
1)Be at least 18 years of age.
2) Be of good moral character as determined by the Board.
3) Have graduated from a CAPTE Accredited school of physical therapy. If the applicant graduated from a Non-CAPTE Accredited school, they must complete an educational credentials review that finds their education to be equivalent.
4) Be in good standing in every state where currently or previously licensed.
5) Have passed the National Physical Therapist Exam (NPTE) and the Oregon Jurisprudence Assessment Module (OR-JAM)
6) Complete the Oregon Pain Commission's Pain Management Module.
7) Complete a Criminal Background Check.
Required Documentation
None
Examination Information
Applicants must have passed both the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) and the Oregon Jurisprudence Assessment Module (OR-JAM).
Continuing Education Requirements
Physical Therapists must complete 24 hours of continuing competency each 24 month period, beginning April 1 of even years through March 31 of the following even year. Licensees will not be allowed to renew their license until the Board receives proof of continuing competency credits.
Bonding Requirements
None
Insurance Requirements
None
Other Information
None
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