Students

A person in an entry level professional education program approved by the board who is satisfying supervised clinical education requirements related to the person's physical therapist education while under onsite supervision of a PT.

Military Service

A PT who is practicing in the armed forces of the United States, United States Public Health Service, or United States Department of Veterans Affairs under federal regulations for jurisdiction licensure of health care providers. However, if the person, while federally employed as a PT, engages in the practice of physical therapy outside the course and scope of federal employment, the person must obtain a license in Indiana.

Educational Seminars

A PT who is licensed in another state or credentialed to practice physical therapy in another country, if the person is teaching, demonstrating, or providing physical therapy services in connection with an educational seminar. However, the exemption under this subdivision may not exceed sixty (60) days in a calendar year.

Athletic Organizations

A PT who is licensed in another state or credentialed in another country if the person by contract or employment is providing physical therapy to patients affiliated with or employed by established athletic teams, athletic organizations, or performing arts companies temporarily practicing, competing, or performing in Indiana. However, the exemption under this subdivision may not exceed sixty (60) days in a calendar year.

Disaster or Emergency

A PT who is licensed in another state and who provides physical therapy during a declared local or national disaster or emergency. However, the exemption may not exceed sixty (60) days following the declaration of the emergency. To be eligible for the exemption the PT must notify the board of the person's intent to practice.

Emergency

A PT licensed in another state who is forced to leave the person's residence or place of employment due to a declared local or national disaster or emergency and due to the displacement seeks to practice physical therapy. However, the exemption may not exceed sixty (60) days following the declaration of the emergency. To be eligible for the exemption the physical therapist must notify the board of the person's intent to practice.

PTAs

A PTA who is licensed or certified in another state and assisting a PT engaged specifically in activities described above.

Reference

IC 25-27-1-3.3