Current through Chapter 381 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 328-A:8 - Exemptions From LicensureI. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to restrict a person licensed under any law of this state from engaging in the profession or practice for which that person is licensed.II. For physical therapists, the following persons are exempt from the licensure requirements of this chapter when engaged in the following activities: (a) A person in a professional education program approved by the board who is pursuing a course of study leading to a degree as a physical therapist when that person is satisfying supervised clinical education requirements related to the person's physical therapy education while under on-site supervision of a licensed physical therapist. (b) A physical therapist who is practicing in the United States Armed Services, United States Public Health Service or Veterans Administration pursuant to federal regulations for state licensure of health care providers.(c) A physical therapist who is licensed in another jurisdiction of the United States or a foreign-educated physical therapist credentialed in another country if that person is performing physical therapy in connection with teaching or participating in an educational seminar of no more than 60 days in a calendar year.(d) A physical therapist who is licensed in another jurisdiction of the United States or credentialed in another country, when that person by contract or employment is providing physical therapy services to individuals affiliated with or employed by established athletic teams, athletic organizations, or performing arts companies temporarily practicing, competing, or performing in the state for no more than 60 days in a calendar year.III. For physical therapist assistants, the following persons are exempt from the licensure requirements of this chapter when engaged in the following activities: (a) A person in a professional education program approved by the board who is pursuing a course of study leading to a degree as a physical therapist assistant when that person is satisfying supervised clinical education requirements related to the person's physical therapist assistant education while under direct supervision of a physical therapist.(b) A physical therapist assistant who is practicing in the United States Armed Services, United States Public Health Service or Veterans Administration pursuant to federal regulations for state licensure of health care providers.(c) A person licensed as a physical therapist assistant in another jurisdiction of the United States if that person is assisting in selected components of physical therapy intervention in connection with teaching or participating in an educational seminar of no more than 60 days in a calendar year. 2002, 237:1. 2003, 310:21 -23, eff. July 1, 2003.