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| Payment Center | Licensing | | 1 |
| Payment Center | Continuing Education | | 2 |
| Payment Center | Dry Needling | | 3 |
| Payment Center | Fines | | 4 |
| Accordion Name : 2021 (1)
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| 2021 | Newsletters | The Official Newsletter of the Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
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| Accordion Name : Board Updates (5)
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| Board Updates | 2025 FSBPT Excellence in Regulation Award Winner | 🎉 Exciting News! The Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners is honored to be one of only two jurisdictions to receive this year’s Excellence in Regulation Award from the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT)!
This award recognizes our continued commitment to excellence, innovation, and public protection in physical therapy regulation.
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| Board Updates | Board Vacancies | The Board of Physical Therapy Examiners has appointed board member vacancies.
- One (1) licensed physical therapist assistant vacancy available July 1, 2025.
- Two (2) licensed physical therapists vacancies available June 1, 2026.
If you are interested in being a board member, click HERE for more information.
If you are interested in recommending a Maryland licensed physical therapist assistant or a physical therapist, click here.
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| Board Updates | Veterans Auto and Education Improvement Act (VAEIA) | Applicants under the Veterans Auto and Education Improvement Act of 2022 (§4025a. Portability of professional licenses of servicemembers and their spouses) will be prioritized per federal law. If you would like to apply under the Veterans Auto and Education Improvement Act of 2022, contact our Licensing Manager for direct assistance at [email protected].
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| Board Updates | Board of PT Examiners: Webinar Series | We are proud to announce that our webinar series for licensees is now live on YouTube!Click the topics below to learn more: | 5 |
| Board Updates | Standing Order on COVID Vaccines | | 6 |
| Accordion Name : Compact Requirements (3)
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| Compact Requirements | How to Apply | Maryland requires all potential PT Compact Privilege Applicants to pass the Maryland Jurisprudence Assessment Module (MD JAM) prior to purchasing their Privilege. The Maryland Jurisprudence Assessment Module (MD JAM) is available online here.
Questions? Contact us at mdh.bpteadmin@maryland.gov or call the Board Office at 410-764-4718.
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| Compact Requirements | Attention Dry Needlers | | 2 |
| Compact Requirements | Notice of Proposed Rulemaking | The Physical Therapy Compact Commission will from time to time update rules.
Click HERE to view the Physical Therapy Compact Commission Notice of Proposed Rulemaking results.
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| Accordion Name : Complaints (2)
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| Complaints | File a Complaint |
File a Complaint The Board is required to investigate complaints against licensed Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants. The Board takes its role seriously and determines through deliberation the appropriate measures against all licensees determined to have violated the Maryland Physical Therapy Act. This law ensures fairness and upholds due process.
Be advised that the information the Board may provide to the public is governed by the Maryland Public Information Act, Maryland Code Ann., Gen. Provisions § 4-101 et seq. Importantly, pursuant to Md. Code Ann. § 4-333(a) & (b), information maintained in a licensing file is not subject to public inspection, except for certain enumerated items – specifically, the licensee’s name, business address, phone number, educational and occupational background, professional qualifications, and “any orders and findings that result from formal disciplinary actions.”
The Public Information Act does not allow the Board to disclose any informal, educational actions that may result from the Board’s investigation of a complaint.
Not sure if your should file a complaint? Download our Complaint Brochure for more information
(Complaint Brochure in Spanish). Questions? Contact Us!
If you are ready to file a complaint, please complete our Complaint Form and submit it to the Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for review. | |
| Complaints | Self-Reporting Potential Violations |
Self-Reporting Potential Violations
It's your duty to self report! The goal of self-reporting is to protect the public.
This form is for licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants
to self-report conduct that may violate the Maryland Physical Therapy Act. Violations are to be reported to the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
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| Accordion Name : Consumer FAQ (14)
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| Consumer FAQ | Why is there a Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners and a Maryland Physical Therapy Act? | The Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners is a regulatory entity whose mission is to ensure the Maryland Physical Therapy Act effectively safeguards the health, safety, and welfare of individuals. The Maryland Physical Therapy Act is in place to regulate and ensure that the practice of physical therapy within the state meets certain standards of competency, ethics, and safety. It outlines the qualifications, licensing requirements, scope of practice, and regulations that physical therapists and physical therapist assistants must adhere to in Maryland. These laws are designed to protect the public by ensuring that only qualified professionals provide physical therapy services and that those services are delivered safely and effectively. | 1 |
| Consumer FAQ | What does "Physical Therapist" or "PT" mean? | “Physical therapist” means an individual, licensed by the State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, who practices physical therapy and who has passed the national physical therapy licensing examination administered or accepted by the Board. (§13–101.)
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| Consumer FAQ | What does “Physical Therapist Assistant” or “PTA” mean? | “Physical therapist assistant” means an individual who practices limited physical therapy and who has passed the national physical therapy licensing examination administered or accepted by the Board. (§13–101.)
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| Consumer FAQ | What does Physical Therapy Aide mean? | "Physical therapy aide" or "aide" means a person who performs certain physical therapy duties under the direct supervision of a Maryland licensed physical therapist or a physical therapist holding a Maryland compact privilege. This individual may be known, also, as a physical therapy technician, a rehabilitation technician, an athletic trainer, or be described by some other similar title (COMAR 10.38.04). "Direct supervision" means supervision provided by a licensed physical therapist who is physically present within the treatment area and immediately available to give aid, direction, and instruction when physical therapy or limited physical therapy procedures or activities are performed. (COMAR 10.38.01.01)
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| Consumer FAQ | What do Physical Therapists (PTs) do? | Physical Therapists (PTs) are movement experts. PTs evaluate, diagnose and develop a plan of care. The goal is to improve quality of life by promoting the patient’s ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. PTs also work with individuals to develop fitness and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and active lifestyles. Hands-on care, patient education, prescribed movement, and functional training are the cornerstones of physical therapy treatment.
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| Consumer FAQ | What do Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) do? | Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) are important physical therapy team members. PTAs implement the plan of care developed by the PT. The PT provides "ongoing supervision" which means that the physical therapist maintains continuing verbal and written contact with the physical therapist assistant to provide supervision and instruction adequate to ensure the safety and welfare of the patient.
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| Consumer FAQ | What role should you play in your care? | You are encouraged to take an active role in your care by collaborating on goal setting, helping to establish your plan of care, and understanding and participating in the treatment process. It’s important to ask questions so that you are well-informed and able to give your consent to treatment.
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| Consumer FAQ | Do you need a license or a compact privilege to practice physical therapy in Maryland? | Yes. In Maryland, a physical therapist (PT) and physical therapist assistant (PTA) must have an active license or hold a Maryland physical therapy compact privilege accepted by the Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
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| Consumer FAQ | How do I find an active licensed or physical therapy compact privilege holder practitioner? | In Maryland, physical therapy is only provided by a licensed or Maryland physical therapy compact privilege holding PT and PTA. You can click here to verify that the PT or PTA has a Maryland license or has a Maryland PT Compact Privilege. | 9 |
| Consumer FAQ | Are there physical therapy areas of specialization? | Yes. Specialist certifications are in
Click here to find a certified specialist. | 10 |
| Consumer FAQ | Where do Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistances practice? | Physical therapy is practiced in a variety of settings such as outpatient offices, fitness centers, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, rehabilitation facilities, schools, home care, sports teams, and other settings. Additionally, PTs and PTAs teach at universities and perform research.
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| Consumer FAQ | What are the requirements for an individual to become licensed or to obtain a compact privilege in Maryland? | Click here to read about licensure requirements. Click here to read about the physical therapy compact privilege requirements. | 12 |
| Consumer FAQ | Can I contact the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners? | Yes. Click here to contact us. We welcome your questions.
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| Consumer FAQ | Can I file a complaint with the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners? | The Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners is required to investigate complaints against individual Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants. The Board takes its role seriously and determines through deliberation the appropriate measures against all licensees determined to have violated the Maryland Physical Therapy Act. This law ensures fairness and upholds due process. To file a complaint click here. Free consumer mediation services for help resolving a billing dispute with a healthcare provider, receiving bills higher than the good-faith estimate given, and other topics of importance, contact the Maryland Attorney General's Health Education and Advocacy Unit (HEAU) of the Consumer Protection Division. | 14 |
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| FAQ | Board of PT Examiners: Webinar Series | We are proud to announce that our webinar series for licensees is now live on YouTube!
Click the topics below to learn more: | |
