The mission of the Board of Physical Therapy Examiners is to protect the health, safety, and well-being of Montana citizens throught the licensing of competent health professionals and by the regulation of the related practices to promote the delivery of quality health care.
We are available to assist customers with our online licensing portal here:
Please contact us at dlibsdhelp@mt.gov or (406) 444-6880 if you need additional information or to provide comments on how we can improve our website.
Supervisor Visit Frequency Decreased
Previously, a supervisor was required to visit a physical therapist assistant’s patient once every 6 visits or 2 weeks, whichever occurred first. House Bill 454 extends that timeline to once every 8 visits or 30 days.
Apprenticeship Authorized
House Bill 336 enables aspiring physical therapist assistants to train as apprentices rather than graduate from a traditional educational program as part of a pathway to licensure.
Workers' Compensation Treatment Authorized
Senate Bill 109 adds physical therapists to the definition of "treating physician" for workers' compensation claims, allowing patients with work-related injuries or occupational diseases to be treated by a physical therapist rather than another provider.
Substantial Equivalency Standardized
House Bill 246 defines education, examination, and experience as the factors determining whether another state's licensing standards are substantially equivalent to Montana's—with an option to address deficiencies using an applicant's actual qualifications and work experience.
Contingent Litigation Fund Established
For boards with less than $200,000, House Bill 227 adds a fee (currently $5) to all renewals and new licenses for that board until the contingent litigation fund exceeds $300,000.
New Board Established
House Bill 438 merges the four boards of Physical Therapy Examiners, Occupational Therapy Practice, Athletic Trainers, and Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists into the singular Board of Physical, Rehabilitative, and Developmental Health Care Professionals.
Because Montana is a member of the Physical Therapy Compact, licensees in Montana are able to purchase privileges to practice in other member states, and other states' licensees are able to purchase privileges to practice in Montana.
Visit the compact's website here for more information and instructions.