New Jersey Physical Therapy — License Examination Requirements
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This page provides licensing requirements, not a question bank. Review the applicable pathway and official sources below.
Licenses, application pathways and examination requirements
Each license and applicant pathway has its own requirements and exemptions. Choosing practice questions does not determine your eligibility.
Temporary Visiting License - Physical Therapist
Temporary visiting license, valid up to one year and renewable once, for a physical therapist authorized in another jurisdiction who is in New Jersey temporarily for a medical emergency, an APTA-approved residency or fellowship, or a special project or teaching assignment (N.J.S.A. 45:9-37.29b; N.J.A.C. 13:39A-6.1).
Licensing authority: New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
Temporary visiting license for a physical therapist authorized in another jurisdiction
- Authorization Elsewhere
- Licensed, registered or otherwise authorized to practice physical therapy in another state or jurisdiction, and practice in New Jersey not inconsistent with the public interest (N.J.A.C. 13:39A-6.1(a)).
- Purpose
- In New Jersey on a temporary basis to assist in a medical emergency, in an APTA-approved residency or fellowship, or to engage in a special project or teaching assignment relating to physical therapy (N.J.S.A. 45:9-37.29b; N.J.A.C. 13:39A-6.1(a)).
- Term
- Valid up to one year; may be renewed at the Board's discretion for one additional year (N.J.S.A. 45:9-37.29b; N.J.A.C. 13:39A-6.1(b)).
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2022-06-28.
Temporary Visiting License - Physical Therapist Assistant
Temporary visiting license, valid up to one year and renewable once, for a physical therapist assistant authorized in another jurisdiction who is in New Jersey temporarily; the holder renders care only under direct supervision (N.J.S.A. 45:9-37.29b; N.J.A.C. 13:39A-6.1, 6.2).
Licensing authority: New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
Temporary visiting license for a physical therapist assistant authorized in another jurisdiction
- Authorization Elsewhere
- Licensed, registered or otherwise authorized to practice physical therapy in another state or jurisdiction, and practice in New Jersey not inconsistent with the public interest (N.J.A.C. 13:39A-6.1(a)).
- Purpose
- In New Jersey on a temporary basis to assist in a medical emergency, in an APTA-approved residency or fellowship, or to engage in a special project or teaching assignment relating to physical therapy (N.J.S.A. 45:9-37.29b; N.J.A.C. 13:39A-6.1(a)).
- Supervision
- A temporary visiting physical therapist assistant renders care only under direct supervision of a designated supervising licensed physical therapist (N.J.A.C. 13:39A-6.2).
- Term
- Valid up to one year; may be renewed at the Board's discretion for one additional year (N.J.S.A. 45:9-37.29b; N.J.A.C. 13:39A-6.1(b)).
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2022-06-28.