{"application_form_url":"https://floridasphysicaltherapy.gov/licensing/","application_portal_url":"https://mqa-vo.doh.state.fl.us/datamart/voservicesportal","board_contact_url":"https://floridasphysicaltherapy.gov/contact/","board_email":"See board website","board_fax":"N/A (contact by phone)","board_mailing_address":"See board website","board_name":"Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice","board_parent_org":"Florida Department of Health, Board of Medicine","board_phone":"(850) 245-4474","board_physical_address":"See board website","board_source_url":"https://floridasphysicaltherapy.gov/","board_url":"https://floridasphysicaltherapy.gov/","canonical_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/florida-pt","ce_requirements_url":"https://floridasphysicaltherapy.gov/renewals/#tab-ce","common_delays":[{"description":"Using the wrong Originating Agency Identifier (ORI) during fingerprinting prevents the Board from receiving results. 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Check specific board rules for supervisory requirements.","reciprocity_info":"Physical Therapists licensed in another state can often apply via endorsement by providing license verification and current certification.","renewal_cycle":"Every 2 years","renewal_fee_amount":50.0,"renewal_portal_url":null,"required_documents":[{"description":"Must be sent directly from the educational institution to the Board. 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