Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy

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
Rachel Schaefer, PT Member
Bo Renshaw, PT Member
Don Pierce, Public Member
Jessica Kloss, Attorney for the Board

Staff Members

Nancy Worthen, Director
Bria Caldwell, Administrative Coordinator

Minutes

For board minutes earlier than 2023, contact the ASBPT office.

Board Meetings

September 11, 2025

Rules

Resources

Credentialing Agencies

Forms

Continuing Education

CE Procedures

Disciplinary Action

From May 28, 2009 to Present

License Verification

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