43-26.1-07. Exemptions from licensure

43-26.1-07. Exemptions from licensure

1. This chapter does not restrict a person licensed under any other law of this state from

engaging in the profession or practice for which that person is licensed as long as that

person does not represent, imply, or claim that that person is a physical therapist,

physical therapist assistant, or a provider of physical therapy.

2. The following persons are exempt from the licensure requirements of this chapter

when engaged in the following activities:

a. A person in a professional education program approved by the board who is

satisfying supervised clinical education requirements related to the person's

physical therapist or physical therapist assistant education while under onsite

supervision of a physical therapist.

b. A physical therapist who is practicing in the United States armed services, United

States public health service, or veterans administration pursuant to federal

regulations for state licensure of health care providers.

c. A physical therapist who is licensed in another jurisdiction of the United States or

credentialed to practice physical therapy in another country if that person is

teaching, demonstrating, or providing physical therapy in connection with

teaching or participating in an educational seminar in the state of no more than

sixty days in a calendar year.

d. A physical therapist who is licensed in another United States jurisdiction if that

person is providing services in accordance with section 43-51-03.

e. A physical therapist who is licensed in another United States jurisdiction or

credentialed in another country, if that person by contract or employment is

providing physical therapy to individuals affiliated with or employed by established

athletic teams, athletic organizations, or performing arts companies temporarily

practicing, competing, or performing in the state for no more than sixty days in a

calendar year.

f. A physical therapist assistant who is licensed in another United States jurisdiction

and is assisting a physical therapist engaged specifically in activities related to

subdivisions b, c, and e is exempt from the requirements of licensure under this

chapter.