Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING
Chapter 246-915 - Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants
Section 246-915-078 - Interim permits
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
(1) The department, upon approval by the board, will issue an interim permit authorizing an applicant for licensure who meets the minimum qualifications stated in RCW 18.74.030 to practice physical therapy under graduate supervision pending notification of the results of the first licensure examination for which the applicant is eligible. The duration of an interim permit must not exceed six months from the date of issuance.
(2) For purposes of this section, "graduate supervision" means supervision of a holder of an interim permit by a licensed physical therapist who is on the premises at all times. Graduate supervision must include consultation regarding evaluation, treatment plan, treatment program, and progress of each assigned patient at appropriate intervals and be documented by cosignature of notes by the licensed physical therapist. RCW 18.74.012 is not applicable for holders of interim permits.
(3) If the holder of the interim permit fails the NPTE, the permit expires upon notification and is not renewable.
(4) To obtain an interim permit, an applicant shall submit the following:
(5) The applicant shall also submit a completed department-approved interim permit sponsor form that provides:
Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. 08-17-026, § 246-915-078, filed 8/13/08, effective 8/13/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023(3), (6) and (7). 04-13-052, § 246-915-078, filed 6/11/04, effective 7/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. 94-05-014 (Order 403B), § 246-915-078, filed 2/4/94, effective 3/7/94.