Welcome to the New Hampshire Physical Therapy Governing Board.
The site was developed to provide items of interest to licensees and applicants and consumers. It is our hope that the site is useful and informative. We invite you to contact the office with your comments, suggestions or further information on specific questions.
BOARD MEMBERS:
The Board of Physical Therapy consists of 5 members who serve a 3 year term. A Board member is only aloud to serve 2 consecutive 3 year terms. By new Hampshire Statute RSA 328-F:4 the Board must be comprised of the following members:
2 physical therapists who have actively engaged in the practice os physical therapy in this state for at least 3 years, 1 physical therapy assistant who has actively engaged in the practice of physical therapy in this state for at least 3 years, and 2 public members.
AVAILABLE SEATS ON THE BOARD:
The Board does not currently have any available seats.
Initial Licensure
To apply for an Initial New Hampshire license or to reinstate a New Hampshire license please contact the Office of Licensed Allied Health Professionals at 603-271-8389 to request a packet.
License Cycle
All physical therapy licenses expire December on 31 in every even-numbered years per New Hampshire Statute RSA 328-F:19. Depending on when your application is approved a license may be valid for a few months of the two-year cycle. Initial license fees are not pro-rated.
Renewal notices are sent out from the office no later than October 15 of the renewal year. Continuing education requirements are dependent on initial and ongoing timelines of licenses.
Recently Moved?
Whether moving around New Hampshire or relocating to another state, every licensee is obligated to notify this office of any changes. Allied Health law RSA 328-F:21 states…" Licensees shall maintain their current business and home address on file with the applicable board. Any changes in address shall be provided to the office no later than 30 days from the date of the change." Keeping your file information current is your responsibility.