N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 8 § 77.3

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 51, December 18, 2024

Section 77.3 - Limited permits for physical therapists

(a) The department may renew a limited permit in physical therapy, as provided in section 6735(c) of the Education Law, based upon:

(1) satisfactory evidence of: extenuating circumstances which prevented the permittee from taking the licensing examination; or a demonstrated need for additional clinical training under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist; and

(2) documentation that the permittee is affirmatively pursuing licensure by maintaining active examination and licensure applications; and

(3) completion of an application for renewal of a physical therapy limited permit and payment of the fee prescribed in section 6735 of the Education Law.

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision (a) of this section, renewal of a limited permit shall not be granted if the permittee is the subject of a pending professional misconduct proceeding or if the department determines that there is a reasonable basis for a professional misconduct proceeding against the permittee, as provided in title VIII of the Education Law.

(c) On-site supervision of permittees as required in section 6735(d) of the Education Law shall mean that the supervising physical therapist is in the same facility and readily available to the permittee.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 8 § 77.3