Exemptions from licensure

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  • (a) This subchapter does not restrict a person licensed under any other law of this Territory from engaging in the profession or practice for which that person is licensed if that person does not represent, imply or claim that he is a physical therapist, physical therapist assistant.

  • (b) The following persons are exempt from the licensure requirements of this subchapter when engaged in the following activities:

    • (1) A person in an entry-level professional education program approved by the Board who is satisfying supervised clinical education requirements related to the person’s physical therapist education while under on-site supervision of a physical therapist;

    • (2) 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 licensure of health care providers;

    • (3) A physical therapist who is licensed in another jurisdiction of the United States or credentialed to practice physical therapy in another country if that person is teaching, demonstrating or providing physical therapy services in connection with teaching or participating in an educational seminar of no more than 60 days in a calendar year;

    • (4) A physical therapist who is licensed in another jurisdiction of the United States if that person is providing consultation by means of telecommunication, as defined in § 165a(k) of this subchapter, to a physical therapist licensed under this subchapter;

    • (5) A physical therapist who is licensed in a jurisdiction of the United States or credentialed in another country, if that person by contract or employment is providing physical therapy to individuals affiliated with or employed by established athletic teams, athletic organizations or performing arts companies temporarily practicing, competing or performing in the territory for no more than 60 days in a calendar year; and

    • (6) A physical therapist who is licensed in a jurisdiction of the United States and who enters the Territory to provide physical therapy during a declared local or national disaster or emergency. This exemption applies for no longer than 60 days following the declaration of the emergency. In order to be eligible for this exemption the physical therapist shall notify the Board of their intent to practice.

  • (c) A physical therapist assistant who is certified or licensed in a jurisdiction of the United States and is assisting a physical therapist engaged specifically in activities related to subsection (b), paragraphs (2), (3), (5) and (6) of this section is exempt from the requirement of licensure under this subchapter.


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