Foreign Trained Applicants:
Effective August 6, 2010, the Florida Board of Physical Therapy no longer requires graduates of foreign trained programs to submit proof of English proficiency as a licensure requirement. Our application is currently under revision to change this requirement.

Important Message In order to address security concerns and protect the integrity of the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE), FSBPT began fixed-date testing for ALL candidates for the PT NPTE. FSBPT will move to fixed–date testing for all candidates for the PTA NPTE after February 29, 2012. The Federation plans on maintaining fixed-date testing indefinitely for both the PT and PTA exams.

For more information, please visit www.FSBPT.net/PT or contact FSBPT directly at examregistration@fsbpt.org

• Who can PTs Accept Referrals From?
  Section 486.021(11) - A physical therapist may implement a plan of treatment for a patient. The physical therapist shall refer the patient to or consult with a health care practitioner licensed under chapter 458, chapter 459, chapter 460, chapter 461, or chapter 466, if the patient’s condition is found to be outside the scope of physical therapy. If physical therapy treatment for a patient is required beyond 21 days for a condition not previously assessed by a practitioner of record, the physical therapist shall obtain a practitioner of record who will review and sign the plan. A health care practitioner licensed under chapter 458, chapter 459, chapter 460, chapter 461, or chapter 466 and engaged in active practice is eligible to serve as a practitioner of record.
  
  To read a recent Final Order Denying Petition for Declaratory Statement, click here
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