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WA Rev Code § 18.74.012 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.74 - Physical Therapy.|18.74.012 - Consultation with health care practitioner not required for certain treatments.

RCW 18.74.012 Consultation with health care practitioner not required for certain treatments.A consultation and periodic review by an authorized health care practitioner is not required for treatment of neuromuscular or musculoskeletal conditions.[ 2005 c 501 § 3; 2000 c 171 § 24; 1991 c 12 § 2; 1990 c 297 § 19; 1988 c 185 § 2.]NOTES:Effective dates—1991 c 12 §§ 1, 2, 3, 6: See note following RCW 18.74.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.74.015 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.74 - Physical Therapy.|18.74.015 - Referral to health care practitioners—When required.

RCW 18.74.015 Referral to health care practitioners—When required.(1) Physical therapists shall refer persons under their care to authorized health care practitioners if they have reasonable cause to believe symptoms or conditions are present which require services beyond the scope of their practice or for which physical therapy is contraindicated.(2) A violation of this section is unprofessional conduct under this chapter and chapter 18.130 RCW.[ 1988 c 185 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 18.74.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.74 - Physical Therapy.|18.74.020 - Board created—Members—Staff assistance—Compensation and travel expenses.

RCW 18.74.020 Board created—Members—Staff assistance—Compensation and travel expenses.The state board of physical therapy is hereby created. The board shall consist of six members who shall be appointed by the governor. Of the initial appointments, two shall be appointed for a term of two years, two for a term of three years, and one for a term of four years. Thereafter, all appointments shall be for terms of four years. Four members of the board shall be physical therapists licensed under this chapter and residing in this state, shall have not less than five years' experience in the practice of physical therapy, and shall be actively engaged in practice within two years of appointment. One member shall be a physical therapist assistant licensed under this chapter and residing in this state, shall not have less than five years' experience in the practice of physical therapy, and shall be actively engaged in practice within two years of appointment. The sixth member shall be appointed from the public at large, shall have an interest in the rights of consumers of health services, and shall not be or have been a member of any other licensing board, a licensee of any health occupation board, an employee of any health facility nor derive his or her primary livelihood from the provision of health services at any level of responsibility. In the event that a member of the board for any reason cannot complete his or her term of office, another appointment shall be made by the governor in accordance with the procedure stated in this section to fill the remainder of the term. No member may serve for more than two successive four-year terms.The secretary of health shall furnish such secretarial, clerical, and other assistance as the board may require. Each member of the board shall, in addition to travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060, be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240.[ 2007 c 98 § 2; 1991 c 3 § 174; 1984 c 287 § 46; 1983 c 116 § 3; 1979 c 158 § 62; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 § 44; 1949 c 239 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 10163-2.]NOTES:Legislative findings—Severability—Effective date—1984 c 287: See notes following RCW 43.03.220.Severability—Effective date—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34: See notes following RCW 2.08.115.Secretary of health or designee ex officio member of health professional licensure and disciplinary boards: RCW 43.70.300.
WA Rev Code § 18.74.023 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.74 - Physical Therapy.|18.74.023 - Board—Powers and duties.

RCW 18.74.023 Board—Powers and duties.The board has the following powers and duties:(1) To develop and administer, or approve, or both, examinations to applicants for a license under this chapter.(2) To pass upon the qualifications of applicants for a license and to certify to the secretary duly qualified applicants.(3) To make such rules not inconsistent with the laws of this state as may be deemed necessary or proper to carry out the purposes of this chapter.(4) To establish and administer requirements for continuing competency, which shall be a prerequisite to renewing a license under this chapter.(5) To keep an official record of all its proceedings, which record shall be evidence of all proceedings of the board which are set forth therein.(6) To adopt rules not inconsistent with the laws of this state, when it deems appropriate, in response to questions put to it by professional health associations, physical therapists, and consumers in this state concerning the authority of physical therapists to perform particular acts.(7) To adopt rules to define and specify the education and training requirements for physical therapist assistants and physical therapy aides.[ 1995 c 299 § 1; 1995 c 198 § 9. Prior: 1991 c 12 § 3; 1991 c 3 § 175; 1986 c 259 § 124; 1983 c 116 § 4.]NOTES:Reviser's note: This section was amended by 1995 c 198 § 9 and by 1995 c 299 § 1, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section pursuant to RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).Effective dates—1991 c 12 §§ 1, 2, 3, 6: See note following RCW 18.74.010.Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.74.025 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.74 - Physical Therapy.|18.74.025 - Standards for appropriateness of physical therapy care—Violation.

RCW 18.74.025 Standards for appropriateness of physical therapy care—Violation.Pursuant to the board's power in RCW 18.74.023(3), the board is directed to adopt rules relating to standards for appropriateness of physical therapy care. Violation of the standards adopted by rule under this section is unprofessional conduct under this chapter and chapter 18.130 RCW.[ 1991 c 12 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 18.74.027 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.74 - Physical Therapy.|18.74.027 - Board—Officers—Meetings—Quorum.

RCW 18.74.027 Board—Officers—Meetings—Quorum.The board shall elect from its members a chairperson and vice chairperson-secretary, who shall serve for one year and until their successors are elected. The board shall meet at least once a year and upon the call of the chairperson at such times and places as the chairperson designates. Three members constitute a quorum of the full board for the transaction of any business. Meetings of the board shall be open and public, except the board may hold executive sessions to the extent permitted by chapter 42.30 RCW.[ 1983 c 116 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 18.74.029 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.74 - Physical Therapy.|18.74.029 - Application of Uniform Disciplinary Act.

RCW 18.74.029 Application of Uniform Disciplinary Act.The Uniform Disciplinary Act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses and interim permits, and the discipline of licensees and holders of interim permits under this chapter.[ 1993 c 133 § 2; 1987 c 150 § 47; 1986 c 259 § 123.]NOTES:Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.74.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.74 - Physical Therapy.|18.74.030 - Qualifications of applicants.

RCW 18.74.030 Qualifications of applicants.(1) An applicant for a license as a physical therapist shall have the following minimum qualifications:(a) Be of good moral character; and(b) Have obtained either (i) a baccalaureate degree in physical therapy from an institution of higher learning approved by the board or (ii) a baccalaureate degree from an institution of higher learning and a certificate or advanced degree from a school of physical therapy approved by the board.(2) An applicant for a license as a physical therapist assistant must have the following minimum qualifications:(a) Be of good moral character; and(b) Have successfully completed a board-approved physical therapist assistant program.(3) The applicant shall present proof of qualification to the board in the manner and on the forms prescribed by the board.[ 2007 c 98 § 3; 1983 c 116 § 6; 1961 c 64 § 2; 1949 c 239 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 10163-3.]
WA Rev Code § 18.74.033 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.74 - Physical Therapy.|18.74.033 - Qualifications—Military training and experience.

RCW 18.74.033 Qualifications—Military training and experience.An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training and experience requirements of this chapter unless the board determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.[ 2011 c 32 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 18.74.035 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.74 - Physical Therapy.|18.74.035 - Examinations—Scope—Time and place.

RCW 18.74.035 Examinations—Scope—Time and place.(1) All qualified applicants for a license as a physical therapist shall be examined by the board at such time and place as the board may determine. The board may approve an examination prepared or administered by a private testing agency or association of licensing authorities. The examination shall embrace the following subjects: The applied sciences of anatomy, neuroanatomy, kinesiology, physiology, pathology, psychology, physics; physical therapy, as defined in this chapter, applied to medicine, neurology, orthopedics, pediatrics, psychiatry, surgery; medical ethics; technical procedures in the practice of physical therapy as defined in this chapter; and such other subjects as the board may deem useful to test the applicant's fitness to practice physical therapy. Examinations shall be held within the state at least once a year, at such time and place as the board shall determine. An applicant who fails an examination may apply for reexamination upon payment of a reexamination fee determined by the secretary.(2) All qualified applicants for a license as a physical therapist assistant must be examined by the board at such a time and place as the board may determine. The board may approve an examination prepared or administered by a private testing agency or association of licensing authorities.[ 2014 c 116 § 4; 2007 c 98 § 4; 1995 c 198 § 10; 1991 c 3 § 176; 1983 c 116 § 7; 1961 c 64 § 3.]NOTES:Effective date—2014 c 116: See note following RCW 18.74.190.
WA Rev Code § 18.74.038 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.74 - Physical Therapy.|18.74.038 - Physical therapist assistants—Waiver of examination.

RCW 18.74.038 Physical therapist assistants—Waiver of examination.The board shall waive the examination and grant a license to a person who meets the commonly accepted standards for practicing as a physical therapist assistant, as adopted by rule. Persons eligible for licensure as a physical therapist assistant under this section must apply for a license within one year of July 1, 2008.[ 2007 c 98 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 18.74.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.74 - Physical Therapy.|18.74.040 - Licenses.

RCW 18.74.040 Licenses.(1) The secretary shall license as a physical therapist, and shall furnish a license to, each applicant who successfully passes the examination for licensure as a physical therapist.(2) The secretary shall license as a physical therapist assistant, and shall furnish a license to, each applicant who successfully passes the examination for licensure as a physical therapist assistant.[ 2007 c 98 § 5; 1991 c 3 § 177; 1983 c 116 § 8; 1949 c 239 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 10163-4.]
WA Rev Code § 18.74.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.74 - Physical Therapy.|18.74.050 - Licenses—Fees.

RCW 18.74.050 Licenses—Fees.(1) The secretary shall furnish a license upon the authority of the board to any person who applies and who has qualified under the provisions of this chapter. At the time of applying, the applicant shall comply with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees established pursuant to RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280. No person registered or licensed on July 24, 1983, as a physical therapist shall be required to pay an additional fee for a license under this chapter.(2) No fees collected pursuant to subsection (1) of this section may be used to meet the state's monetary obligations as a member state to the physical therapy licensure compact.[ 2017 c 108 § 4; 1996 c 191 § 59; 1991 c 3 § 178; 1985 c 7 § 63; 1983 c 116 § 9; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 § 65; 1961 c 64 § 4; 1949 c 239 § 5; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 10163-5.]
WA Rev Code § 18.74.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.74 - Physical Therapy.|18.74.060 - Licensure by endorsement.

RCW 18.74.060 Licensure by endorsement.Upon the recommendation of the board, the secretary shall license as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant and shall furnish a license to any person who is a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant registered, certified, or licensed under the laws of another state or territory, or the District of Columbia, if the qualifications for such registration, certification, or license required of the applicant were substantially equal to the requirements under this chapter. At the time of making application, the applicant shall comply with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees established pursuant to RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.[ 2007 c 98 § 6; 1996 c 191 § 60; 1991 c 3 § 179; 1985 c 7 § 64; 1983 c 116 § 10; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 § 66; 1961 c 64 § 5; 1949 c 239 § 6; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 10163-6.]
WA Rev Code § 18.74.065 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.74 - Physical Therapy.|18.74.065 - Licenses—Issuance to persons licensed or registered before July 24, 1983.

RCW 18.74.065 Licenses—Issuance to persons licensed or registered before July 24, 1983.Any person holding a valid license or certificate of registration to practice physical therapy issued by authority of this state prior to July 24, 1983, shall be issued a license under this chapter.[ 1983 c 116 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 18.74.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.74 - Physical Therapy.|18.74.070 - Renewal of license.

RCW 18.74.070 Renewal of license.Every licensed physical therapist and physical therapist assistant shall apply to the secretary for a renewal of the license and pay to the state treasurer a fee determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.[ 2007 c 98 § 8; 1996 c 191 § 61; 1991 c 3 § 180; 1983 c 116 § 12; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 § 67; 1971 ex.s. c 266 § 13; 1961 c 64 § 6; 1949 c 239 § 7; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 10163-7.]
WA Rev Code § 18.74.073 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.74 - Physical Therapy.|18.74.073 - Licenses—Inactive status—Fees.

RCW 18.74.073 Licenses—Inactive status—Fees.Any physical therapist or physical therapist assistant licensed under this chapter not practicing physical therapy or providing services may place his or her license in an inactive status. The board shall prescribe requirements for maintaining an inactive status and converting from an inactive or active status. The secretary may establish fees for alterations in license status.[ 2007 c 98 § 9; 1998 c 143 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 18.74.075 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.74 - Physical Therapy.|18.74.075 - Interim permits.

RCW 18.74.075 Interim permits.(1) The department, upon approval by the board, shall issue an interim permit authorizing an applicant for licensure who meets the minimum qualifications stated in RCW 18.74.030 to practice physical therapy under graduate supervision pending notification of the results of the first licensure examination for which the applicant is eligible, but not to exceed six months.(2) For purposes of this section, "graduate supervision" means supervision of a holder of an interim permit by a licensed physical therapist who is on the premises at all times. Graduate supervision shall include consultation regarding evaluation, treatment plan, treatment program, and progress of each assigned patient at appropriate intervals and be documented by cosignature of notes by the licensed physical therapist. RCW 18.74.012 is not applicable for holders of interim permits.(3) If the holder of the interim permit fails the examination, the permit expires upon notification and is not renewable.[ 1993 c 133 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 18.74.085 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.74 - Physical Therapy.|18.74.085 - Types of advertising prohibited.

RCW 18.74.085 Types of advertising prohibited.(1) Physical therapists shall not advertise that they perform spinal manipulation, manipulative mobilization of the spine, chiropractic adjustment, spinal adjustment, maintenance or wellness manipulation, or chiropractic care of any kind.(2) A violation of this section is unprofessional conduct under this chapter and chapter 18.130 RCW.[ 2014 c 116 § 5; 1988 c 185 § 4.]NOTES:Effective date—2014 c 116: See note following RCW 18.74.190.
WA Rev Code § 18.74.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.74 - Physical Therapy.|18.74.090 - False advertising—Use of name and words—License required—Prosecutions of violations.

RCW 18.74.090 False advertising—Use of name and words—License required—Prosecutions of violations.(1) A person who is not licensed with the secretary of health as a physical therapist under the requirements of this chapter shall not represent him or herself as being so licensed and shall not use in connection with his or her name the words or letters "P.T.", "R.P.T.", "L.P.T.", "physical therapy", "physiotherapy", "physical therapist" or "physiotherapist", or any other letters, words, signs, numbers, or insignia indicating or implying that he or she is a physical therapist. No person may practice physical therapy without first having a valid license. Nothing in this chapter prohibits any person licensed in this state under any other act from engaging in the practice for which he or she is licensed. It shall be the duty of the prosecuting attorney of each county to prosecute all cases involving a violation of this chapter arising within his or her county. The attorney general may assist in such prosecution and shall appear at all hearings when requested to do so by the board.(2) No person assisting in the practice of physical therapy may use the title "physical therapist assistant," the letters "PTA," or any other words, abbreviations, or insignia in connection with his or her name to indicate or imply, directly or indirectly, that he or she is a physical therapist assistant without being licensed in accordance with this chapter as a physical therapist assistant.(3) Subsections (1) and (2) of this section do not apply to an individual who is authorized to practice as a physical therapist or work as a physical therapist assistant by compact privilege as defined in RCW 18.74.500.[ 2017 c 108 § 5; 2007 c 98 § 10; 1991 c 3 § 181; 1987 c 150 § 48; 1986 c 259 § 125; 1983 c 116 § 18; 1961 c 64 § 8; 1949 c 239 § 9; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 10163-9.]NOTES:Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.False advertising: Chapter 9.04 RCW.
WA Rev Code § 18.74.095 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.74 - Physical Therapy.|18.74.095 - False advertising—Injunctions.

RCW 18.74.095 False advertising—Injunctions.If any person violates the provisions of this chapter, the attorney general, prosecuting attorney, the secretary, the board, or any citizen of the same county, may maintain an action in the name of the state to enjoin such person from practicing or holding himself or herself out as practicing physical therapy. The injunction shall not relieve criminal prosecution but the remedy by injunction shall be in addition to the liability of such offender for criminal prosecution and the suspension or revocation of his or her license.[ 1991 c 3 § 182; 1983 c 116 § 19; 1961 c 64 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 18.74.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.74 - Physical Therapy.|18.74.120 - Record of proceedings—Register.

RCW 18.74.120 Record of proceedings—Register.The secretary of health shall keep a record of proceedings under this chapter and a register of all persons licensed under it. The register shall show the name of every living licensed physical therapist and physical therapist assistant, his or her last known place of residence, and the date and number of his or her license as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.[ 2007 c 98 § 11; 1991 c 3 § 183; 1983 c 116 § 21; 1979 c 158 § 63; 1977 c 75 § 11; 1949 c 239 § 12; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 10163-12.]
WA Rev Code § 18.74.125 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.74 - Physical Therapy.|18.74.125 - Construction of chapter—Activities not prohibited—Use of letters or words in connection with name.

RCW 18.74.125 Construction of chapter—Activities not prohibited—Use of letters or words in connection with name.Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit any person licensed in this state under any other act from engaging in the practice for which he or she is licensed. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit any person who, at any time prior to January 1, 1961, was practicing any healing or manipulative art in the state of Washington and designating the same as physical therapy or physiotherapy, from continuing to do so after the passage of this amendatory act: PROVIDED, That no such person shall represent himself or herself as being registered and shall not use in connection with his or her name the words or letters "registered" or "licensed" or "R.P.T."[ 2011 c 336 § 498; 1961 c 64 § 10.]NOTES:Reviser's note: The language "after the passage of this amendatory act" refers to chapter 64, Laws of 1961 which passed the House March 1, 1961, passed the Senate February 27, 1961, approved by the governor March 6, 1961, and became effective at midnight June 7, 1961.
WA Rev Code § 18.74.128 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.74 - Physical Therapy.|18.74.128 - Construction of chapter—Health carrier contracts with physical therapist assistants.

RCW 18.74.128 Construction of chapter—Health carrier contracts with physical therapist assistants.Nothing in this chapter may be construed to require that a health carrier defined in RCW 48.43.005 contract with a person licensed as a physical therapist assistant under this chapter.[ 2007 c 98 § 17.]