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2023 Special PT Compact Rule Change Draft
- NEW – CE BROKER IS NOW THE OFFICIAL CE TRACKING SYSTEM OF THE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
The Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy has approved a transitional phase for licensees to start reporting certificates of completion of appropriate continuing education (CE) courses to CE Broker which began on July 1, 2018 to last until June 30, 2020 , the equivalence of one renewal cycle. During this period, licensees may report completion of their CEs to either CE broker or the board’s administrative office. Beginning July 1, 2020, it shall become mandatory for licensees to report proof of completion of their CEs to CE Broker, including at the time of license renewal. The Board will periodically audit proof of completion of CE courses submitted to CE Broker to determine compliance with the board’s CE requirements.
Should you have additional questions or need further information about this notice, please do not hesitate to contact the Board Administrative Office at (615) 741-3807. - License Verification Instructions
- Background Checks Required for Those Providing Patient Care
- Volunteer for Mass Emergency Clinics
- American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics
- Criminal Background Check Required for New Applications
About the Board of Physical Therapy
Pursuant to Public Chapter 115 of the Public Acts of 2007, The Board of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Examiners and its two (2) Committees ( Committee of Occupational Therapy and Committee of Physical Therapy ) has been replaced by the Board of Occupational Therapy and the Board of Physical Therapy.
The Board of Physical Therapy is responsible for safeguarding the health, safety, and welfare of Tennesseans, by requiring that all who practice physical therapy within the state be qualified to practice. The Board interprets the laws, rules, and regulations to determine the appropriate standards of practice in an effort to ensure the highest degree of professional conduct. The Board is responsible for the investigation of alleged violations of the Practice Act and rules and is responsible for the discipline of licensees who are found guilty of such violation.
The Board of Physical Therapy consists of five (5) members, appointed by the Governor. Three (3) members are physical therapists, one (1) member is a physical therapist assistant, and one (1) member is a consumer who is not physical therapist and is not commercially or professionally associated with the health care industry. Members may be appointed from a list of three nominees submitted to the Governor by the respective organization for each profession.
The Board meets four (4) times per year. A quorum of the Committee consists of three (3) members. The meetings are open to the public.
The administrative staff of the Division of Health Related Boards supports the Board by issuing licenses to those who meet the requirements of the law and rules. Physical therapists may be granted licensure by examination or reciprocity from other states. Renewal notices are mailed from the Board's administrative office forty-five (45) days prior to the expiration of the license to the current address on record. Licensees are responsible for renewing their license on time and keeping the Board apprised of current information. Licenses can be renewed on-line one hundred twenty (120) days prior to expiration at Tennessee.gov/health. Click on the "License Renewal" link and follow the prompts. It is a violation of the law and of the board’s rules to practice on an expired license. Licensees are responsible for renewing their license on time and keeping the Board apprised of current information.
Contact the Board of Physical Therapy
615-741-3807 local or 1-800-778-4123 nationwide
Unit2HRB.Health@tn.gov
665 Mainstream Drive, 2nd Floor
Nashville, TN 37243