Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy Arkansas Department of Health

Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy

**New Fees begin July 1, 2023

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

Information regarding the availability of compact privileges and the procedure for applying for a privilege is available online at www.ptcompact.org.

Board Information

The Board consists of five members appointed by the Governor for three-year terms. Four of those members are to be from each congressional district in order to provide a statewide representation of physical therapists. One member shall not be engaged in or retired from the practice of physical therapy and shall serve as the representative of the public interest. This is a voting member but shall not participate in examination administration.

The Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy was created by Act 1232 of 1991. Prior to that time licensing was by the Arkansas Medical Board.

The Board is a licensing and regulatory organization created to protect the public from incompetent, unprofessional, and unlawful practice of physical therapy. Laws are established to set forth standards for the practice of physical therapy, continuing education, and testing, and to define the scope and limitations of practice. The board receives, investigates, and adjudicates complaints against licensees. The most important function of the board is consumer protection.

Board Members

Joe Farrer, PT Member

Velvet Medlock, PT Member

Rob Jordan, PT Member

Bo Renshaw, PT Member

Don Pierce, Public Member

Julie Chavis, Attorney for the Board

Staff Members

Nancy Worthen, Executive Director

Lyndsey R. Kinsey, Administrative Specialist III

Minutes: For board minutes earlier than 2021, contact the ASBPT office.

Board Meetings:

Rules

ASBPT Proposed Rules 2023
Public Notice will be listed in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette on September 10, 2023, September 11, 2023 and September 12, 2023. The public comment period will begin September 10, 2023 and end October 10, 2023.
ASBPT Rule
Physical Therapy Telehealth Rule
Practice Act
Practice Act - Compact Section

Resources:

Credentialing Agencies

Forms

Please select the form below to view, download, or print:

Links

Continuing Education

CE Procedures

Disciplinary Action

From May 28, 2009 to Present

License Verification

Licensed Physical Therapist Search

If you did not find the licensee you were looking for please check the Physical Therapist Compact Commission Verification Webpage to see if the Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant holds a compact privilege in Arkansas. For the Physical Therapist Compact Commission Verification Webpage, please click https://purchase.ptcompact.org/Verify.

Online Services

Office

Address

Phone

Fax

Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy

Mailing:
P.O. Box 250254
Little Rock, AR 72225

Physical:
Freeway Medical Building
Suite 100, Office A103
Freeway Slot #16
Little Rock, AR 72204

(501) 228-7100

(501) 228-0294

arptb@arkansas.gov