Read FSBPT's COVID-19 Response. FSBPT also joined other US health care licensing and regulatory organizations to release a joint statement.
FSBPT will continue to monitor the evolving situation and provide updates.
Communications plans, posts, and other resources for jurisdictional boards.
Information on FSBPT processes and the NPTE.
Information on the NPTE and other important notices for students.
Information for practicing PTs and PTAs
Information on telehealth laws and practices
Additional information and resources from other physical therapy organizations
Relevant advice and notices from the US Centers for Disease Control
In light of COVID-19, many jurisdictions are offering guidance to physical therapy practitioners using telehealth during the current crisis. To provide and bill for physical therapy services via telehealth, a PT or PTA must verify that they are practicing legally and ethically in the jurisdiction in which the patient is located. The physical therapy regulatory board is the ultimate authority on the licensure/compact privilege requirements to provide physical therapy services in the jurisdiction.
At this time FSBPT recommends individual practitioners refer to the state board(s) in which they plan to provide physical therapy services for the most accurate and current information.