The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy(FSBPT) issuing the license for physiotherapist in USA.
Exam: National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE® for physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs).
Application Process
- Gather BSC or MSC certificates in Physiotherapy , includes college transcript, course completion, reference letters from faculty etc. For a physical therapist, a master’s degree is now the minimum requirement.
- If you don’t have any working or immigrant visa yet, you need , comprehensive review =credentialing + health care worker visa or visa screen certificate
- Complete Education Evaluation and Remediation (based on state requirements and the CWT). 2 agencies that can issue GHCWC that is FCCPT and CGFNS
- Pass the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE).
- Apply for the licensure