Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Physical Therapy intends to consider amending 18VAC112-20, Regulations Governing the Practice of Physical Therapy. The purpose of the proposed action is to adopt amendments necessary for participation by Virginia in the Physical Therapy Compact, which allows a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who has obtained a compact privilege to practice in the Commonwealth without a Virginia license. To comply with compact rules, the proposed amendments require all applicants for licensure to have criminal background checks and all holders of a compact privilege to adhere to the laws and regulations governing practice in Virginia. As permitted by compact rules, the proposed amendments set the fee to obtain and renew a compact privilege in Virginia at $50, which is similar to the fee charged by other states.

The agency intends to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-3474 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: November 13, 2019.

Agency Contact: Corie Tillman Wolf, Executive Director, Board of Physical Therapy, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-4674, FAX (804) 527-4413, or email ptboard@dhp.virginia.gov.