PT working in Texas on a post-professional degree

A PT who is licensed in another jurisdiction of the United States if the person is engaging, for not more than 90 days in a 12-month period and under the supervision of a PT licensed in this Texas, in a special project or clinic required for completion of a post-professional degree in physical therapy from an accredited college or university, and the person notifies the board of the person's intent to practice in this state.

The individual must submit written notification stating the following:

• The beginning and ending dates of the period of practice;
• The name of the institution or facility in which the individual will be practicing;
• The name of the supervising physical therapist; and
• A list of the jurisdictions in which the individual has held or currently holds a license.

Written notification must be received by the board prior to the start date of the practice.

Armed services

Practicing physical therapy in the United States armed services, United States Public Health Service, or Veterans Administration in compliance with federal regulations for licensure of health care providers.

Military spouse

A PT or PTA assistant licensed in good standing in another jurisdiction of the U.S. who is a 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.

The military spouse must submit written notification including the following:

• Proof of the 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;
• A copy of the military spouse's military identification card; and
• A list of the jurisdictions in which the military spouse has held or currently holds a license.

The board will issue a written confirmation stating that:

• Licensure in other jurisdictions has been verified;
• The military spouse is authorized to practice physical therapy in the state; and
• Authorization does not exceed three years from the date the confirmation is received.

Educational seminar or activity

Licensed in another jurisdiction of the United States or credentialed to practice physical therapy in another country if the person:

• Is teaching, demonstrating, or practicing physical therapy in an educational seminar in this state for not more than sixty (60) days in a twelve (12) month period, and the person notifies the board of the person's intent to practice in Texas; or
• By contract or employment, is practicing physical therapy in this state for not more than sixty (60) days in a twelve (12) month period for an athletic team or organization or a performing arts company temporarily competing or performing in this state.

The individual must submit written notification stating the following:

• The beginning and ending dates of the educational activity;
• The name of the course or activity sponsor;
• The location of the educational activity; and
• A list of the jurisdictions in which the individual has held or currently holds a license.

Written notification must be received by the board prior to the start date of the educational activity.

Disaster or Emergency Circumstances

A PT or PTA 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.

The individual must submit written notification stating the following:

• The beginning and ending dates of the period of practice; 
• The name of the facility in which the individual will be practicing; and
• A list of the jurisdictions in which the individual has held or currently holds a license.

Written notification must be received by the board prior to the start date of the practice. 

Reference

22 Tex. Admin. Code §329.7