Board of Physical Therapy

The Board of Physical Therapy licenses physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in Hawaii, sets educational and examination requirements, establishes continuing education mandates, and investigates complaints against practitioners. It defines scope-of-practice standards for what licensed physical therapists may do without physician referral under Hawaii's direct access provisions. The board operates under DCCA.

If you receive physical therapy after an injury or surgery in Hawaii, this board's licensing standards help ensure your therapist is qualified and professionally accountable. Patients can file complaints about care concerns through DCCA.