Physical Therapist Licensure in New Mexico
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Timeline 2-4 weeks
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Initial Costs $399
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Renewal Costs $160
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CE Requirements 30 Hours
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Compact No
How to apply
To secure your Travel Physical Therapist license in New Mexico, you'll be working with the New Mexico Physical Therapy Board. You will submit your application through the Regulation and Licensing Department Portal. Before you start, I recommend initiating your background check and transcripts to get the ball rolling.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Create Your Account: Head over to the online portal to create your user account. This is where you will submit your application and track your status.
- Submit Application: Complete the online application for licensure. Hit submit once you've filled in all the required details.
- Background Check: Watch your email! After you successfully submit your application, the Board will email you specific instructions for the Department of Public Safety (DPS) background check. You cannot start this step until you receive those instructions.
- Jurisprudence Exam: You will need to pass an open-book Jurisprudence Exam that covers New Mexico's specific rules and regulations. Be sure to review the state practice act beforehand.
- Transcripts & Scores: Request your official transcripts be sent directly from your university to the Board. You'll also need to transfer your NPTE scores via FSBPT.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: Driver's License, Social Security Number, and employment history.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (sent directly from the school), NPTE Scores (via FSBPT), and Verification of Licensure from other states where you hold a license.
- Exams: New Mexico Jurisprudence Exam (Open Book).
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in New Mexico:
- Application Fee: $300
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $44 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $25
- Verifications: $30 (approximate)
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $399
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 Mexico Physical Therapist renewal happens biennially and is due by February 1st.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $160.
Note: Watch out—licenses expire on February 1st, and any renewal postmarked after this date is subject to a significant late fee.
CE Requirements
30 Contact Hours required every 2 years.
Deadline: January 31st. Licenses are biennial; licenses ending in an even number renew in even years, and those ending in an odd number renew in odd years.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Physical Therapy pros: there is currently no limit on online courses. All 30 hours can be completed via internet-based learning or home study.
Provider Restrictions: Courses are automatically accepted if they are sponsored by the APTA or the New Mexico Physical Therapy Association (NMPTA). General portals like MedBridge are widely used and accepted as long as the content meets the board’s clinical standards.
Mandatory Topics
- No specific mandatory topics (such as Ethics or Jurisprudence) are required for renewal, though you must pass a Jurisprudence exam for initial licensure.
Excluded Topics: Business, management, or office-related courses are limited to 15 hours. General non-clinical topics that do not relate to the scope of physical therapy practice will not be accepted.
New Licensee Rule: If you are renewing your New Mexico license for the first time, you are exempt from the CE requirement.
Reporting: New Mexico is an Audit-based state. You do not need to submit your certificates during renewal unless you are specifically selected for an audit. Maintain your records for at least 4 years.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the NM Physical Therapy Board:
- Address: PO Box 25101 Sante Fe, NM 87505
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (505) 476-4880
- Fax: (505) 476-4595
- Email: Physical.therapy@rld.nm.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 New Mexico, you'll be working with the New Mexico Physical Therapy Board. You will submit your application through the Regulation and Licensing Department Portal. Before you start, I recommend initiating your background check and transcripts to get the ball rolling.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Create Your Account: Head over to the online portal to create your user account. This is where you will submit your application and track your status.
- Submit Application: Complete the online application for licensure. Hit submit once you've filled in all the required details.
- Background Check: Watch your email! After you successfully submit your application, the Board will email you specific instructions for the Department of Public Safety (DPS) background check. You cannot start this step until you receive those instructions.
- Jurisprudence Exam: You will need to pass an open-book Jurisprudence Exam that covers New Mexico's specific rules and regulations. Be sure to review the state practice act beforehand.
- Transcripts & Scores: Request your official transcripts be sent directly from your university to the Board. You'll also need to transfer your NPTE scores via FSBPT.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: Driver's License, Social Security Number, and employment history.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (sent directly from the school), NPTE Scores (via FSBPT), and Verification of Licensure from other states where you hold a license.
- Exams: New Mexico Jurisprudence Exam (Open Book).
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in New Mexico:
- Application Fee: $300
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $44 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $25
- Verifications: $30 (approximate)
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $399
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 Mexico Physical Therapist renewal happens biennially and is due by February 1st.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $160.
Note: Watch out—licenses expire on February 1st, and any renewal postmarked after this date is subject to a significant late fee.
CE Requirements
30 Contact Hours required every 2 years.
Deadline: January 31st. Licenses are biennial; licenses ending in an even number renew in even years, and those ending in an odd number renew in odd years.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Physical Therapy pros: there is currently no limit on online courses. All 30 hours can be completed via internet-based learning or home study.
Provider Restrictions: Courses are automatically accepted if they are sponsored by the APTA or the New Mexico Physical Therapy Association (NMPTA). General portals like MedBridge are widely used and accepted as long as the content meets the board’s clinical standards.
Mandatory Topics
- No specific mandatory topics (such as Ethics or Jurisprudence) are required for renewal, though you must pass a Jurisprudence exam for initial licensure.
Excluded Topics: Business, management, or office-related courses are limited to 15 hours. General non-clinical topics that do not relate to the scope of physical therapy practice will not be accepted.
New Licensee Rule: If you are renewing your New Mexico license for the first time, you are exempt from the CE requirement.
Reporting: New Mexico is an Audit-based state. You do not need to submit your certificates during renewal unless you are specifically selected for an audit. Maintain your records for at least 4 years.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the NM Physical Therapy Board:
- Address: PO Box 25101 Sante Fe, NM 87505
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (505) 476-4880
- Fax: (505) 476-4595
- Email: Physical.therapy@rld.nm.gov
Ready to start? Click here to go directly to the Application Portal.