Using the title “Physical Therapist Assistant” in New York requires a state licensure which is regulated by the Office of the Professions within the NYS Education Department.
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Learn how to become a physical therapist assistant in 7 steps completing all education and licensing requirements.
New York PTA License Application
For detailed information and instructions to become a PTA in New York, see the board’s Application form. To download the form, right click the icon to the right and then click on “Save As” to save the PDF file.
In order to become a certified Physical Therapist Assistant in New York State you must:
- be a minimum of 18 years old
- have good moral character
- graduate from an accredited PTA program and meet all education and NPTE requirements
- file an application for certification and pay the application fee ($103 application fee)
Steps to Obtain a New York PTA License
- Contact your PTA program’s registrar and request that they forward a completed Certification of Professional Education (Form 2) which shows that you have completed all of your degree requirements.
Mail Form 2 To:
NYS Education Department
Office of the Professions
Division of Professional Licensing Services
Physical Therapy Unit
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12234-1000
- File an application (form 1) for your PTA license and pay the $103 application fee
Mail Form 1 and Payment To:
NYS Education Department
Office of the Professions
Division of Professional Licensing Services
PO Box 22063
Albany, New York 12201
- Apply to take the NPTE exam administered by the FSBPT
- Complete and pass the NPTE exam
TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS: If you have testing disabilities and require special testing accommodations then see the testing accommodations page for New York.
Why Be a PTA in New York?
- The average PTA salary in New York is above theaverage PTA salary in the U.S.
- There are plenty of great PTA schools in New York if you still need to finish your associates degree
- Along with high salaries come plenty of PTA jobs in New York
