104 Fairlane Drive
Lafayette, LA 70507
Phone: 337.262.1043
Fax: 337.262.1054
Intra-State Toll Free: 888.400.9110
lsbpte@laptboard.org

Welcome to the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board...

Department of Health and Hospitals

The Louisiana Physical Therapy Board was created within the Department of Health and Human Resources. The Board consists of seven members who shall be appointed by the Governor.

This board is legislatively mandated to license and regulate the physical therapists and physical therapist assistants who wish to work in Louisiana. The Board is mandated to interpret the scope of practice for physical therapy, write regulations, and discipline licensees who have violated the law. The most important function of the Board is to protect the citizens of Louisiana.



Latest News

Comprehensive Rule Change

The Comprehensive Rule Changes were printed for adoption in the October 20th issue of the La Register. New La Physical Therapy Practice Act and Rules booklets will be mailed to all licensees during the week of January 9, 2012.

Link: Adopted Comprehensive Rule Revision Language


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