Physical Therapist Assistant Licensure in New York
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Timeline 9 weeks or more
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Initial Costs $158
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Renewal Costs $103
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CE Requirements 36 Hours
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Compact No
How to apply
To secure your Travel Physical Therapist Assistant license in New York, you'll be working with the New York State Office of the Professions. You will submit your application through the NYSED Online Application System. Before you start, I recommend initiating your license verifications and requesting your transcripts, as these third-party documents often take the longest to arrive.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Submit Online Form 1: Head over to the online portal to complete "Form 1," which is your main application. You'll answer questions about your moral character and education, and pay the application fee. Once you hit submit, you'll get an Application ID—save this!
- Request Education Verification (Form 2): This document must come directly from your school. Download "Form 2" from the board's website, complete Section I, and send it to your PTA program's registrar. They must complete Section II and mail or email it directly to the NYSED Office of the Professions. Do not handle this document yourself after the school fills it out.
- Request License Verification (Form 3): If you hold a license in another state, you must verify it. Download "Form 3," fill out your part, and send it to the licensing board of that state. They must send the verification directly to NYSED. Note: Some states can submit this electronically, but you should check if NYSED accepts that state's digital format first.
- Transfer NPTE Scores: Go to the FSBPT website and request a score transfer of your National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) results to New York. These scores must be sent directly from the testing agency.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: Your Social Security Number, birth date, and details of your PTA education and licensure history.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (via Form 2), License Verifications (via Form 3), and NPTE Scores (via FSBPT).
- Moral Character: New York does not typically require fingerprints for PTAs, but you must answer "Moral Character" questions on your application. If you have any past legal issues, be prepared to upload court documents.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in New York:
- Application Fee: $103
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $25 (approximate cost for mandatory Child Abuse course)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $30 (approximate cost paid to other state boards)
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $158
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: New York Physical Therapist Assistant renewal happens every 3 years and is due by the last day of your birth month.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $103.
Note: You must complete 36 hours of continuing education during each 3-year registration period to remain eligible.
CE Requirements
36 Hours required every 3 years.
Deadline: The last day of your birth month at the end of each triennial registration period.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Physical Therapist Assistant CEUs: New York allows all 36 hours to be completed via self-study (online) as long as the courses are from NYSED-approved providers.
Provider Restrictions: Courses must be provided by a sponsor approved by the New York State Education Department (NYSED). Large online platforms like MedBridge are approved providers for New York PTAs.
Mandatory Topics
- Infection Control (Required every 4 years)
- Child Abuse Identification and Reporting (A one-time requirement for initial New York licensure)
- Jurisprudence: No specific Law/Ethics hour requirement, but all courses must contribute to professional practice in physical therapy.
Excluded Topics: CPR, First Aid, basic life support, office management, business, marketing, and social work.
New Licensee Rule: You are exempt from continuing education requirements during your first 3-year registration period immediately following your initial licensure in New York.
Reporting: New York is audit-based. You do not need to report hours to a central database like CE Broker; however, you must maintain your certificates of completion for at least 6 years in case of an audit.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the NYS Physical Therapy Office of the Professions:
- Address: 89 Washington Ave Albany, New York 12234-1000
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (518) 474-3817 x180
- Fax: (518) 402-5944
- Email: opunit3@nysed.gov
Ready to start? Click here to go directly to the Application Portal.
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How to Apply
To secure your Travel Physical Therapist Assistant license in New York, you'll be working with the New York State Office of the Professions. You will submit your application through the NYSED Online Application System. Before you start, I recommend initiating your license verifications and requesting your transcripts, as these third-party documents often take the longest to arrive.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Submit Online Form 1: Head over to the online portal to complete "Form 1," which is your main application. You'll answer questions about your moral character and education, and pay the application fee. Once you hit submit, you'll get an Application ID—save this!
- Request Education Verification (Form 2): This document must come directly from your school. Download "Form 2" from the board's website, complete Section I, and send it to your PTA program's registrar. They must complete Section II and mail or email it directly to the NYSED Office of the Professions. Do not handle this document yourself after the school fills it out.
- Request License Verification (Form 3): If you hold a license in another state, you must verify it. Download "Form 3," fill out your part, and send it to the licensing board of that state. They must send the verification directly to NYSED. Note: Some states can submit this electronically, but you should check if NYSED accepts that state's digital format first.
- Transfer NPTE Scores: Go to the FSBPT website and request a score transfer of your National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) results to New York. These scores must be sent directly from the testing agency.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: Your Social Security Number, birth date, and details of your PTA education and licensure history.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (via Form 2), License Verifications (via Form 3), and NPTE Scores (via FSBPT).
- Moral Character: New York does not typically require fingerprints for PTAs, but you must answer "Moral Character" questions on your application. If you have any past legal issues, be prepared to upload court documents.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in New York:
- Application Fee: $103
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $25 (approximate cost for mandatory Child Abuse course)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $30 (approximate cost paid to other state boards)
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $158
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: New York Physical Therapist Assistant renewal happens every 3 years and is due by the last day of your birth month.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $103.
Note: You must complete 36 hours of continuing education during each 3-year registration period to remain eligible.
CE Requirements
36 Hours required every 3 years.
Deadline: The last day of your birth month at the end of each triennial registration period.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Physical Therapist Assistant CEUs: New York allows all 36 hours to be completed via self-study (online) as long as the courses are from NYSED-approved providers.
Provider Restrictions: Courses must be provided by a sponsor approved by the New York State Education Department (NYSED). Large online platforms like MedBridge are approved providers for New York PTAs.
Mandatory Topics
- Infection Control (Required every 4 years)
- Child Abuse Identification and Reporting (A one-time requirement for initial New York licensure)
- Jurisprudence: No specific Law/Ethics hour requirement, but all courses must contribute to professional practice in physical therapy.
Excluded Topics: CPR, First Aid, basic life support, office management, business, marketing, and social work.
New Licensee Rule: You are exempt from continuing education requirements during your first 3-year registration period immediately following your initial licensure in New York.
Reporting: New York is audit-based. You do not need to report hours to a central database like CE Broker; however, you must maintain your certificates of completion for at least 6 years in case of an audit.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the NYS Physical Therapy Office of the Professions:
- Address: 89 Washington Ave Albany, New York 12234-1000
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (518) 474-3817 x180
- Fax: (518) 402-5944
- Email: opunit3@nysed.gov
Ready to start? Click here to go directly to the Application Portal.