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In order to practice Physical Therapy in the United States, a license is required for each state where the Physical Therapist practices.<ref name=":1">American Physical Therapy Association. Becoming a PT. Available from https://www.apta.org/your-career/careers-in-physical-therapy/becoming-a-pt (accessed on 20 Jan, 2023)</ref> | In order to practice Physical Therapy in the United States, a license is required for each state where the Physical Therapist practices.<ref name=":1">American Physical Therapy Association. Becoming a PT. Available from https://www.apta.org/your-career/careers-in-physical-therapy/becoming-a-pt (accessed on 20 Jan, 2023)</ref> | ||
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Obtained a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) | Obtained a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited Physical Therapy program.<ref name=":1" /> | ||
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Currently, the standard for Physical Therapy education in the United States is a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.<ref name=":1" />As of January 2016, only programs which confer a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree can become CAPTE | Currently, the standard for Physical Therapy education in the United States is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree.<ref name=":1" />As of January 2016, only programs which confer a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree can become CAPTE accredited. | ||
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Patient Access to Physical Therapy Services / Entry Point[edit | edit source]
In the United States there are two ways to gain access to Physical Therapy services, by referral of by direct access. By referral is the traditional method and it means that a physician, surgeon, nurse practitioner, or physician's assistant writes a prescription for Physical Therapy services. By direct access means going directly to a Physical Therapist without meeting with another clinician for a prescription.[1]
Currently, all fifty states, the District of Columbia, and the US Virgin Islands allow direct access in some form. Each specific state stipulates their own parameters of direct access.[2]
According to the American Physical Therapy Association, as of February of 2021, there were 20 states that allowed direct access with no parameters or restrictions, 27 states, along with the District of Columbia and the US Virgin Islands, that allowed direct access with some form of parameters or restrictions, and three states that allowed direct access only under specific circumstances.[2]
Therapist Preparation[edit | edit source]
In order to practice Physical Therapy in the United States, a license is required for each state where the Physical Therapist practices.[3]
In order to be granted a license, a candidate must:
Obtained a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited Physical Therapy program.[3]
OR
Have international Physical Therapy education reviewed and approved by an acceptable credentialing agency.[4]
AND
Pass the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE).[4]
AND
Meet any additional state specific requirements such as the passing of a rules and regulations examination.
Degree/Credentialing[edit | edit source]
Currently, the standard for Physical Therapy education in the United States is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree.[3]As of January 2016, only programs which confer a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree can become CAPTE accredited.
Specialization[edit | edit source]
Professional Associations[edit | edit source]
Information about the Patient Community[edit | edit source]
Social/Cultural Influences[edit | edit source]
Delivery of Care[edit | edit source]
Type of Health System[edit | edit source]
Payment System[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ American Physical Therapy Association. Understand Access to and Payment for Physical Therapy Services. Available from https://www.choosept.com/health-tips/understanding-payment-physical-therapy-services (accessed 20 Jan, 2023)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 American Physical Therapy Association. Levels of Patient Access to Physical Therapist Services in the U.S. Available from https://www.choosept.com/globalassets/choosept/assets/pdf-downloadables/direct-access-by-state-map.pdf (accessed 20 Jan, 2023)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 American Physical Therapy Association. Becoming a PT. Available from https://www.apta.org/your-career/careers-in-physical-therapy/becoming-a-pt (accessed on 20 Jan, 2023)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 American Physical Therapy Association. About PT and PTA Licensure. Available at https://www.apta.org/your-practice/licensure/pt-and-pta-licensure (accessed on 20 Jan, 2023)
