
Physical Therapy
WYOMING
License Information
Annual Renewal
- Every 2 years (Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy: Chapter 3 License or Certification; Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy: Chapter 6 Continuing Competence)
- Jurisprudence Exam
- 30 Continuing Competence Units
- Minimum of 15 units from Category A
Physical Therapy Compact
Not a Member
Supervision & Delegation of Duties
- Physical Therapist (Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy: Chapter 7 Standards of Practice)
- Supervise a maximum of 5 physical therapy personnel
- Maximum of 3 aides
- Supervise a maximum of 5 physical therapy personnel
- Physical Therapy Assistant (Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy: Chapter 7 Standards of Practice)
- Supervise a maximum of 2 aides
- May not perform dry needling or high-velocity manipulation
- Supervising Physical Therapist (Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy: Chapter 7 Standards of Practice)
- Last physical therapist to treat a patient; or
- Designated physical therapist on the day of treatment
- Physical Therapy Assistant Supervision (Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy: Chapter 7 Standards of Practice)
- Supervision of a physical therapist
- Readily available in-person or by telecommunication
- Outpatient Supervision
- Physical Therapist must provide treatment and document a minimum of every 6 visits or 3 weeks
- Home Health, Long Term Care, and School Settings
- Joint visit or conference between physical therapist and physical therapy assistant must occur on or before first physical therapy assistant visit
- Minimum of every 30 days the physical therapist must visit the patient and document a conference with the physical therapy assistant
- Information in Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy: Chapter 7 Standards of Practice for details about the on-site visit
- Supervision of a physical therapist
- Physical Therapy Aide (Wyoming Physical Therapy Practice Act: 33-25-102. Practice of physical therapy; license or certificate required; exceptions; false representations; Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy: Chapter 7 Standards of Practice)
- Treatment-related tasks
- On-site supervision by a licensed physical therapist or physical therapy assistant, including within line of sight or earshot
- Supervising physical therapist or physical therapist assistant must also provide direct services
- Non-treatment patient-related tasks
- Supervising licensed physical therapist or physical therapy assistant in building
- May document objective information about treatment provided
- Physical therapist or physical therapist assistant may dictate information to an aide for entry in a patient record
- Information about prohibited tasks in Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy: Chapter 7 Standards of Practice
- Treatment-related tasks
Direct Access
May initiate physical therapy services with or without a prescription. Information in Wyoming Physical Therapy Practice Act: 33-25-102. Practice of physical therapy; license or certificate required; exceptions; false representations
Evaluation/Reevaluation
- Reassessment (Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy: Chapter 7 Standards of Practice)
- Evaluate and update as needed
- Physical therapist assistant may assist in gathering data
Specialized Treatment
Dry Needling – Information in Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy: Chapter 7 Standards of Practice.
Telehealth – Information in Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy: Chapter 1 General Provisions and Wyoming Physical Therapy Practice Act: 33-25-101. Definitions
Grade V Manipulation Manual Therapy – Information in Wyoming Physical Therapy Practice Act: 33-25-101. Definitions & Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy: Chapter 7 Standards of Practice.
Wound Care – Information in Wyoming Physical Therapy Practice Act: 33-25-101. Definitions
Medications – Information in Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy: Chapter 10 Miscellaneous
License Display
- Identification (Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy: Chapter 7 Standards of Practice)
- Wear an identification badge indicating the physical therapy role of the personnel, such as physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, or physical therapy aide
Additional Wyoming License Information
- Prior to Providing Any Physical Therapy Services (Wyoming Physical Therapy Practice Act: 33-25-102. Practice of physical therapy; license or certificate required; exceptions; false representations)
- Show Posted Information and Provide Handout Containing:
- Physical therapist’s education level and degrees
- Coverage may not be available for specific programs unless prescribed
- Insurance may not cover physical therapy services
- Show Posted Information and Provide Handout Containing:
- Name & Address Change (Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy: Chapter 3 License or Certification)
- Report to the Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy within 30 days of the change
Wyoming COVID-19 Information
Wyoming Governor Executive Orders
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(Updated 6/7/2024; 4/1/2022; 3/15/2022; 3/11/2022; 1/28/2022)
Wyoming Labor Laws
- Overtime
- Follow Federal Guidelines in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- More than 40 hours in a workweek at a rate of no less than 1-1/2 times the regular rate
- Meal Break (Wyoming Department of Workforce Services Frequently Asked Questions)
- Follow Federal Guidelines in 29 C.F.R. §785.19
- Usually 30 minutes or more and usually unpaid time
- Additional Breaks (Wyoming Department of Workforce Services Frequently Asked Questions)
- Follow Federal Guidelines in 29 C.F.R. §785.18
- Breaks less than 20 minutes are customarily paid time
- Sick Leave (Wyoming Department of Workforce Services Frequently Asked Questions)
- No specific requirements noted in Wyoming Department of Workforce Services
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(Revised/Reviewed 12/20/2021)