Texas Administrative Code
Title 22 - EXAMINING BOARDS
Part 16 - TEXAS BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS
Chapter 329 - LICENSING PROCEDURE
Section 329.7 - Exemptions from Licensure
Universal Citation: 22 TX Admin Code ยง 329.7
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) The following categories of individuals practicing physical therapy in the state are exempt from licensure by the board.
(1) A person
practicing physical therapy in the U.S. armed services, U.S. Public Health
Service, or Veterans Administration in compliance with federal regulations for
licensure of health care providers; and
(2) A person who is licensed in another
jurisdiction of the U.S. and who, by contract or employment, is practicing
physical therapy in this state for not more than 60 days in a 12 month period
for an athletic team or organization or a performing arts company temporarily
competing or performing in this state.
(b) The following categories of individuals practicing physical therapy in the state are exempt from licensure by the board and must notify the board of their intent to practice in the state.
(1) A physical therapist who is licensed in
good standing in another jurisdiction of the U.S. if the person is engaging,
for not more than 90 days in a 12 month period and under the supervision of a
physical therapist licensed in this state, in a special project or clinic
required for completion of a post-professional degree in physical therapy from
an accredited college or university.
(A) The
individual must submit written notification stating the following:
(i) the beginning and ending dates of the
period of practice;
(ii) the name
of the institution or facility in which the individual will be
practicing;
(iii) the name of the
supervising physical therapist; and
(iv) a list of the jurisdictions in which the
individual has held or currently holds a license.
(B) Written notification must be received by
the board prior to the start date of the practice.
(2) A physical therapist or a physical
therapist assistant who is licensed in good standing in another jurisdiction of
the U.S. or authorized to practice physical therapy without restriction in
another country if the person is engaging in patient contact and treatment as
either an instructor or participant while attending an educational seminar or
activity in this state for not more than 60 days in a 12 month period.
(A) The individual must submit written
notification stating the following:
(i) the
beginning and ending dates of the educational activity;
(ii) the name of the course or activity
sponsor;
(iii) the location of the
educational activity; and
(iv) a
list of the jurisdictions in which the individual has held or currently holds a
license.
(B) Written
notification must be received by the board prior to the start date of the
educational activity.
(3)
A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant licensed in good standing
in another jurisdiction of the U.S. who is practicing physical therapy for not
more than 60 days during a declared local, state, or national disaster or
emergency.
(A) The individual must submit
written notification stating the following:
(i) the beginning and ending dates of the
period of practice;
(ii) the name
of the facility in which the individual will be practicing; and
(iii) a list of the jurisdictions in which
the individual has held or currently holds a license.
(B) Written notification must be received by
the board prior to the start date of the practice.
(4) A physical therapist or physical
therapist assistant licensed in good standing in another jurisdiction of the
U.S. who is displaced from the person's residence or place of employment due to
a declared local, state, or national disaster and is practicing physical
therapy in this state for not more than 60 days after the date the disaster is
declared.
(A) The individual must submit
written notification stating the following:
(i) the beginning and ending dates of the
period of practice;
(ii) the name
of the facility in which the individual will be practicing; and
(iii) a list of the jurisdictions in which
the individual has held or currently holds a license.
(B) Written notification must be received by
the board prior to the start date of the practice.
(5) A physical therapist or physical
therapist assistant licensed in good standing in another jurisdiction of the
U.S. who is a military service member or military spouse for the period during
which the military service member to whom the military spouse is married is
stationed at a military installation in Texas.
(A) The military service member or military
spouse must submit written notification including the following:
(i) proof of the military service member or
military spouse's residency in this state including a copy of the permanent
change of station order for the military service member to whom the spouse is
married;
(ii) a copy of the
military service member or military spouse's military identification card;
and
(iii) a list of the
jurisdictions in which the military service member or military spouse has held
or currently holds a license.
(B) The board will issue a written
confirmation stating that:
(i) licensure in
other jurisdictions has been verified;
(ii) the military service member or military
spouse is authorized to practice physical therapy in the state; and
(iii) authorization does not exceed three
years from the date the confirmation is received.
(C) This exemption establishes requirements
and procedures authorized or required by Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 55,
and does not modify or alter rights that might be provided under federal
law.
(c) For individuals exempt from licensure under subsection (b) of this section, the following applies:
(1) any jurisdiction of
the U.S. that licenses physical therapists and physical therapist assistants is
deemed to have substantially equivalent requirements for licensure;
(2) verification of licensure in other
jurisdictions may be through online primary source verification; and
(3) the individual must comply with all of
the laws and regulations applicable to the provision of physical therapy in
Texas.
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