License: PHYSICAL THERAPIST

WYOMING BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY Attn: Carla Fleming external site

2001 CAPITOL AVENUE

EMERSON BUILDING, RM 104

CHEYENNE, WY 82002

(307) 777-5403

PHYSICAL THERAPISTS SOC Code 29-1123 Entry Salary $32.95/hr Average Salary $39.95/hr Job Description Physical Therapists help people overcome or adjust to physical disabilities caused by injury, illness or birth defects. Therapists work in the areas of neurology, orthopedics, pediatrics, geriatrics, sports medicine, pain management and cardiology. Requirements 1.The Board shall license only those applicants who are graduates of physical therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association. A bachelors degree or the comparable certification at a minimum in Physical Therapy is required. 2.Be of good moral character. 3.Pass the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE). 4.Be a graduate of an approved program prior to taking the NPTE. Restrictions Conviction of a felony. Habitual use of alcohol or drugs. Failure to adhere to the Practice Act. Misconduct or negligent practice. Mental incompetence. School Located in Wyoming There are no schools offering Physical Therapist degrees located in Wyoming, however, Wyoming residents are eligible to study out of state through the Professional Student Exchange Program (PSEP). For more information about PSEP contact: University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences Craig Vaske Dept. 3432, 1000 E. University Ave. Laramie, WY 82071 (307) 766-3499 Craig Vaske: cvaske@uwyo.edu http://www.uwyo.edu/hs/wiche-wwami-wydent-program/ License Physical Therapists must be licensed and Physical Therapy Assistants must be registered by the Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy. Examination The NPTE is given by Computer Based Testing and can be taken throughout the year. The NPTE is given through the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT). Fees Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $240.00 Examination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400.00 Annual Renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00 Licensing Agency Carla Fleming Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy 2001 Capitol Avenue Emerson Building, Rm 104 Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone: (307) 777-5403 Fax: (307) 777-3508 http://physicaltherapy.wyo.gov/ Additional Sources of Information American Physical Therapy Association 1111 North Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314-1488 Phone: (800) 999-2782 http://www.apta.org/ Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy 124 West Street South, Third Floor Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: (703) 299-3100 http://www.fsbpt.org/ Wyoming Physical Therapy Association 1347 S. Wisconsin Avenue Casper, WY 82609 http://www.wypta.org/ Occupational Outlook Handbook: "Physical Therapists" http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/physical-therapists.htm Last updated May 2017