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Renewal forms for July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2010 will be mailed to license holders between May 1 and June 1, 2008.  To ensure you receive the renewal form, please verify your mailing address by using “Professional License Search” located under Quick Links.  Changes of address may be sent to license@alaska.gov 

The State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board is staffed by the Division of Corporation and Professional Licensing. The board consists of one physician, three physical therapists or physical therapy assistants, two occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants, and one public member. Board members are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Legislature.

The board adopts regulations to carry out laws governing the practice of physical therapy and occupational therapy in Alaska. It makes final licensing decisions and takes disciplinary actions against people who violate licensing laws. The board meets two times a year and and offers a public comment period at each meeting. Meeting agendas and minutes are available from the licensing examiner and will be posted to this website once prepared.

Professions Regulated by the Board

a. Occupational Therapist
b. Occupational Therapy Assistant
c. Physical Therapist
d. Physical Therapy Assistant
 
 

National Organizations

National organizations may provide information on the regulation of the practice of occupational therapy and physical therapy in other states.

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Contact Information

The licensing examiner position is vacant.  The best way to reach the Board of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy with your questions is to send an email to the address below.  Work is continuing to be processed while the examiner position is vacant, however, please expect additional time for processing due to the vacancy.

Telephone:
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E-mail:
Address:
(907) 465-2550
(907) 465-2974
license@alaska.gov
P.O. Box 110806
Juneau, AK 99811-0806

Investigations/Complaints

To file a complaint or to bring a matter pertaining to the actions of a licensed, or unlicensed, professional to the attention of our investigative staff, please send an email to: investigations@alaska.gov
 

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