Physical Therapist Licensure in Indiana
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Timeline 4-6 weeks
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Initial Costs $138
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Renewal Costs $100
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CE Requirements 22 Hours
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Compact Yes
How to apply
To secure your Travel Physical Therapist license in Indiana, you'll be working with the Indiana Physical Therapy Board. You will submit your application through the MyLicense portal. Unlike many other states, you must submit your application before scheduling your background check, so get that submitted first!
Step-by-Step Guide
- Hit Submit on the Application: Head over to the MyLicense portal to create an account and submit your application for licensure by endorsement. You cannot schedule your background check until this is done, so this is your absolute first step.
- Schedule Your Background Check: Once you've applied, you'll receive an email with instructions for your criminal background check. You'll likely use IdentoGO. When scheduling, you will need a specific Service Code (currently 24YBT5 for Physical Therapists, but double-check your email to be sure).
- Request Official Transcripts: Contact your university registrar to send your official transcripts directly to the Board. These must come straight from the school—no middleman allowed.
- Transfer Your Scores: Log in to the FSBPT website and request a score transfer of your NPTE results to Indiana.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A valid Driver's License or Government ID, your Social Security Number, and a credit card for fees.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (sent directly from your school) and NPTE Score Transfer (via FSBPT).
- Exams: Good news—there is no Jurisprudence Exam required for your initial license or endorsement! You will only need to complete a jurisprudence CE course when you renew your license later.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Indiana:
- Application Fee: $100
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $38 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $0
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $138
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget! Keep in mind that while Indiana does not charge a fee to receive your verifications, the states where you currently hold a license will likely charge a fee to send them.
Renewals
When to Renew: Indiana Physical Therapist renewal happens biennially and is due by June 30 of even-numbered years.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $100.
Note: Make sure to complete your 22 hours of continuing competency, including at least two hours of ethics and Indiana jurisprudence, before submitting your application.
CE Requirements
22 Contact Hours required every two years.
Deadline: June 30th of even-numbered years.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Physical Therapist CEUs: Indiana currently has no limit on home-study or distance learning, meaning you can complete all 22 hours online.
Provider Restrictions: Courses must be approved by the Indiana Physical Therapy Board or a recognized organization such as the APTA, Indiana Chapter of the APTA, or the FSBPT. Popular online platforms like MedBridge are accepted as they are a pre-approved provider.
Mandatory Topics
- Ethics and Indiana Jurisprudence (2 Contact Hours)
Excluded Topics: CPR, basic first aid, administrative/business courses, marketing, and social work.
New Licensee Rule: If you have been licensed for less than 12 months of the current renewal cycle, your CEU requirement is waived. If you have been licensed for at least 12 months but less than 24 months, you are required to complete 11 Contact Hours.
Reporting: Indiana uses an audit-based system. You are not required to submit certificates at the time of renewal, but you must maintain your records for at least 4 years in case of a random audit.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Indiana Physical Therapy Committee:
- Address: 402 W Washington St, Room W072 Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (317) 234-2051
- Email: pla14@pla.in.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 license in Indiana, you'll be working with the Indiana Physical Therapy Board. You will submit your application through the MyLicense portal. Unlike many other states, you must submit your application before scheduling your background check, so get that submitted first!
Step-by-Step Guide
- Hit Submit on the Application: Head over to the MyLicense portal to create an account and submit your application for licensure by endorsement. You cannot schedule your background check until this is done, so this is your absolute first step.
- Schedule Your Background Check: Once you've applied, you'll receive an email with instructions for your criminal background check. You'll likely use IdentoGO. When scheduling, you will need a specific Service Code (currently 24YBT5 for Physical Therapists, but double-check your email to be sure).
- Request Official Transcripts: Contact your university registrar to send your official transcripts directly to the Board. These must come straight from the school—no middleman allowed.
- Transfer Your Scores: Log in to the FSBPT website and request a score transfer of your NPTE results to Indiana.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A valid Driver's License or Government ID, your Social Security Number, and a credit card for fees.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (sent directly from your school) and NPTE Score Transfer (via FSBPT).
- Exams: Good news—there is no Jurisprudence Exam required for your initial license or endorsement! You will only need to complete a jurisprudence CE course when you renew your license later.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Indiana:
- Application Fee: $100
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $38 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $0
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $138
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget! Keep in mind that while Indiana does not charge a fee to receive your verifications, the states where you currently hold a license will likely charge a fee to send them.
Renewals
When to Renew: Indiana Physical Therapist renewal happens biennially and is due by June 30 of even-numbered years.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $100.
Note: Make sure to complete your 22 hours of continuing competency, including at least two hours of ethics and Indiana jurisprudence, before submitting your application.
CE Requirements
22 Contact Hours required every two years.
Deadline: June 30th of even-numbered years.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Physical Therapist CEUs: Indiana currently has no limit on home-study or distance learning, meaning you can complete all 22 hours online.
Provider Restrictions: Courses must be approved by the Indiana Physical Therapy Board or a recognized organization such as the APTA, Indiana Chapter of the APTA, or the FSBPT. Popular online platforms like MedBridge are accepted as they are a pre-approved provider.
Mandatory Topics
- Ethics and Indiana Jurisprudence (2 Contact Hours)
Excluded Topics: CPR, basic first aid, administrative/business courses, marketing, and social work.
New Licensee Rule: If you have been licensed for less than 12 months of the current renewal cycle, your CEU requirement is waived. If you have been licensed for at least 12 months but less than 24 months, you are required to complete 11 Contact Hours.
Reporting: Indiana uses an audit-based system. You are not required to submit certificates at the time of renewal, but you must maintain your records for at least 4 years in case of a random audit.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Indiana Physical Therapy Committee:
- Address: 402 W Washington St, Room W072 Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (317) 234-2051
- Email: pla14@pla.in.gov
Ready to start? Click here to go directly to the Application Portal.