The Louisiana Physical Therapy Board

What The Louisiana Physical Therapy Board does

The Louisiana Physical Therapy Board is a state government regulatory agency created within the Louisiana Department of Health under La. R.S. 37:2401-2425 to license and regulate physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) practicing in Louisiana. It is governed by eight Governor-appointed board members and supported by six full-time staff (Executive Director, Assistant Executive Director, Licensing Analyst, Compliance Officer, Administrative Coordinator, Administrative Assistant). The Board's core functions are initial licensure, biennial renewal, CEU course approval, complaint investigation, disciplinary action, scope-of-practice interpretation, and public access to physical therapy, including the Recovering Physical Therapy Program for licensees with substance use or health conditions.

The Board's product surface is a unified Cicero Licensing-powered web platform comprising a Licensee Dashboard, Course Sponsor Dashboard, public Licensee Search, CEU Course Search, Online Complaint Filing System, Public Records Request System, Jurisprudence Exam System, and Physical Therapy Compact Privileges Management. Supporting functions include Compact privilege administration for multistate practice, a public Board-Certified Therapist search redirect, and academic outreach to PT/PTA programs. The Board recently activated AI-in-physical-therapy guidance referencing the 2025 National Academy of Medicine AI Code of Conduct and 2024 FSMB AI guidance.

Revenue mechanics are fee-based: biennial PT/PTA renewals ($140/year segment plus $120 late penalties), initial licensure ($250-$390 based on birth/application year pairing), reinstatement (up to $475), CEU course reviews ($100-$150 plus $20 individual approvals), mailing list sales ($103-$253), and criminal background check pass-throughs (up to $60.75 + $39.99 convenience fee). The Board is funded through these fees plus legislative appropriation and serves as the sole licensing authority for the profession in Louisiana.

Name

The Louisiana Physical Therapy Board

Legal name

Louisiana Physical Therapy Board

Website

https://laptboard.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Louisiana Physical Therapy Board is a state government regulatory agency that licenses and disciplines physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in Louisiana, operating a Cicero-powered online portal for renewals, CEU approvals, complaints, and compact privileges.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Professional Licensing & Regulation

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare Licensing, Accreditation & Credentialing Boards (HLAJACAC)

Keywords

• Physical therapy licensing
• Healthcare professional regulation
• Continuing education approval
• License verification services
• Regulatory compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Lafayette

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Licensing and Renewal Fees: The Board charges fees for initial licensure, license renewal, late renewal, and reinstatement. Fee amounts are based on license type and applicant birth year.
2. CEU Course Review Fees: Course sponsors pay review fees for continuing education course approvals: $100 for courses under 8 hours, $150 for courses 8+ hours. Licensees pay $20 for individual course approval.
3. Mailing List Sales: The Board sells electronic mailing lists of active licensees to third parties: $100 for addresses only, $250 for email addresses, plus $3 processing fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Louisiana Physical Therapy Board licenses and regulates physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) in Louisiana. It processes initial license applications, biennial renewals, reinstatements, reciprocity and foreign-educated licensure pathways, approves continuing education (CEU) courses, investigates complaints against licensees, administers jurisprudence examinations, and manages Physical Therapy Compact privileges for multistate practice. All services are delivered through a Cicero Licensing-powered online portal supported by a Lafayette, Louisiana office.

Product overview

The Louisiana Physical Therapy Board operates a unified web-based regulatory platform that serves three primary user groups: licensees (Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants), course sponsors, and the general public. The platform comprises a Licensee Dashboard for managing licenses, renewals, and CEU compliance; a Course Sponsor Dashboard for submitting continuing education courses for approval; and public-facing tools including a Licensee Search, Board-Certified Therapist Search, and Online Complaint Filing System. Supporting functions include a Jurisprudence Exam System for mandatory continuing education, Physical Therapy Compact Privileges Management for multistate licensure, the Recovering Physical Therapy Program for monitoring licensees with substance use or health conditions, Public Records Request processing, and a CE Resource Center providing requirements, approval guidelines, and audit information. The platform is powered by Cicero Licensing technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Licensing & Renewal Service
• CEU Course Approval Service
• Licensee Verification Service
• Complaint Investigation Service
• Physical Therapy Compact Privilege Service
• Recovering Physical Therapy Program (RPTP)
• Jurisprudence Examination Service
• Public Records Request Service
• Board-Certified Therapist Search
• Licensee Mailing List Service

Quantifiable outcome

• Protects Louisiana citizens by regulating 3,956 PTs, 1,750 PTAs, and 345 compact holders
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• National Academy of Medicine (NAM)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2025The Board's guidance on AI in physical therapy references NAM's 2025 AI Code of Conduct, which calls on health stakeholders to advance humanity, engage impacted individuals, and monitor AI performance.
• Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2025FSMB issued guidance in 2024 on AI in healthcare. While developed for physicians, its principles apply to physical therapy. The Board references FSMB guidance in its AI ethics article for licensees.
• Physical Therapy CompactcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn interstate compact between member states allowing eligible PTs and PTAs to obtain compact privileges to practice in multiple states. Louisiana participates as of April 2026. The compact increases mobility of physical therapy providers and improves public access to services.
• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) / APTA Louisiana ChaptercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Board adopts by reference APTA codes, guides, and standards unless in conflict with Louisiana law. APTA and APTA-LA sponsored courses are automatically approved for CEU credit per Board Rule §193.D. The Board collaborates on educational initiatives and the APTA Louisiana Fall Meeting.
• Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAPTE-accredited PT and PTA programs are automatically approved for CEU credit per Board Rule §193.D. The Board requires CAPTE accreditation for entry-level education and recognizes CAPTE-accredited programs in the licensure process.
• Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT)coreTechnology or IntegrationFSBPT administers the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE). The Board requires FSBPT score transfers and uses FSBPT's Coursework Tool (CWT) for foreign credential evaluation. FSBPT Score Transfer Service is used for examination score reporting between jurisdictions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Florida Board of Physical Therapy: Florida's state licensing board for physical therapy practitioners. Performs equivalent licensing, renewal, CEU approval, and disciplinary functions, serving as a direct regulatory peer operating under similar statutory framework.
• New York State Board for Physical Therapy: New York's PT licensing authority operating under the Office of the Professions. Provides equivalent PT/PTA licensing, renewal, and regulatory functions with comparable statutory authority and operational structure.
• Illinois Physical Therapy Board: Illinois's state PT licensing and regulatory body. Licenses and disciplines PTs and PTAs under state authority, with comparable licensing processes, CEU requirements, and complaint resolution functions.
• Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: Direct state-level peer that licenses and regulates PTs and PTAs in Texas. Operates under similar statutory authority with comparable licensing, renewal, CEU, and enforcement functions, making it the most functionally equivalent regulator to the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board.
• Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy: Pennsylvania's PT licensing board within the Department of State. Performs equivalent licensing, renewal, and regulatory functions for PTs and PTAs practicing in the state.
• Ohio Physical Therapy Board: Ohio's occupational and physical therapy licensing board. Licenses and regulates PTs and PTAs with comparable enforcement, CEU, and renewal authority under Ohio state law.
• California Physical Therapy Board: California's PT licensing and regulatory body with comparable scope of authority over PTs and PTAs. Operates a similar set of licensing, complaint, and disciplinary functions, with a much larger licensee base but identical regulatory mandate.

Broad incumbents

• Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT): National organization that supports state PT boards including the Louisiana Board by administering the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE), managing score transfers, and providing the Coursework Tool for foreign credential evaluation.
• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA): National professional association for PTs and PTAs. The Louisiana Board partners with APTA and APTA-Louisiana for educational initiatives and adopts APTA codes by reference, making APTA a broader-incumbent peer in the PT professional ecosystem.

Others

• Cicero Licensing (Tyler Technologies): Provider of the licensing management platform used by the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board. Enables the Board's online licensing, CEU, and verification infrastructure and is a key operational vendor rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@LouisianaPTBoard

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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