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You may follow this link to the Secretary of State's office to view a list of board members. Members of the public should not contact board members with questions or comments. All questions, comments or any other board-related matters must be directed to the Board’s administrator. (Geraldine.L. Betts@maine.gov 207-624-8625)
Purpose
The State Board of Examiners in Physical Therapy was established to assure the citizens of the State of Maine of the highest standards of practice of physical therapy.
The primary responsibilities of the Board are to conduct examinations of candidates for licensure to practice physical therapy, to verify credentials of applicants, to license and renew upon documentation of continuing education activities, to conduct hearings and investigations upon receipt of complaints pertaining to physical therapy.
Notice Regarding License Verification Requests
License verifications is available at no charge by visiting Board of Physical Therapy online licensing portal. OPOR does not issue paper license verifications.
Future correspondence from the Board of Examiners in Physical Therapy will be sent to you by email, so please be sure to keep your contact information current. Follow this link to verify your contact information.
10 Day Notification Requirement
Are You a Mandated Reporter?
Maine law requires that medical, mental health and social services personnel immediately report or cause a report to be made to the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) when the provider knows or has reasonable cause to suspect that an incapacitated or dependent adult has been or is likely to be abused or neglected or that a suspicious incapacitated or dependent adult death has occurred.
What's New
Laws/Statutory
Laws enacted by the 131st Legislature, 1st Regular and 1st Special Session
Please visit the Maine Legislature website for information on the effective date of laws enacted http://legislature.maine.gov
Public Law Chapter 317 (LD1453) An Act to Amend the Physical Therapist Practice Laws (PDF)
Public Law Chapter 329 (LD1749) An Act to Establish the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact (PDF). This takes effect January 1, 2026
Important Notices/Reminders
Dry Needling by a Licensed Physical Therapist
- Recommended Guideline for the Practice of Dry Needling by Licensed Physical Therapist (PDF)
- Report on Dry Needling and Continuing Education Requirements - Accepted by the Board 1/12/2018 (PDF)
- Maine Board of Examiners in Physical Therapy Advisory Ruling on Dry Needling effective - June 17, 2016 (PDF)