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New York Physical Therapy License Exemptions 

A physical therapy student from engaging in clinical practice under the supervision of a licensed PT as part of a program conducted in an approved school of physical therapy or in a clinical facility or health care agency affiliated with the school of physical therapy and supervision of a physical therapy student by a licensed PT shall be on-site supervision and not necessarily direct personal supervision.

A PT graduate of an approved program from engaging in clinical practice under the on-site, but not necessarily direct personal supervision of a licensed PT provided the graduate has:

    • Applied and paid a fee for the licensing and examination,
    • Applied and paid a fee for the temporary permit. This exemption shall not extend beyond ninety days after graduation.
    • A PT licensed in another state or country from conducting a teaching clinical demonstration in connection with a program of basic clinical education, graduate education, or
      post-graduate education in an approved school of physical therapy or in its affiliated clinical facility or health care agency, or before a group of licensed PTs who are members of a professional society.
A PT who is serving in the armed forces or the public health service of the United States or is employed by the veterans administration from practicing the profession of physical therapy, provided such practice is limited to such service or employment.
Reference
N.Y. Edu. Law § 6736

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Zachary Edgar JD, LLM is the managing partner for Therapy Comply.  Zachary is a healthcare attorney that specializes in federal and state healthcare regulatory issues particularly for physical, occupational, and speech therapy practices.  

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