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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) A physical therapist may use the letters “PT” in connection with his or her name or place of business to denote licensure under this chapter.
(2) It is unlawful for any person, or for any business entity, its employees, agents or representatives to use in connection with his or her name, or the name of activity of the business, the words “physical therapy,” “physical therapist,” “physiotherapist,” “registered physical therapist,” or “licensed physical therapist,” or the letters “PT,” “LPT,” “RPT,” or any other words, abbreviations or insignia indicating or implying directly or indirectly that such person, business entity, its employees, agents or representatives are engaged in the practice of physical therapy, unless such services are provided by or under the direction of a physical therapist licensed in accordance with this chapter.
(3) A physical therapist assistant shall use the letters “PTA” in connection with his or her name to denote licensure under this chapter.
(4) It is unlawful for any person to use the title “physical therapist assistant,” “licensed physical therapist assistant,” or “registered physical therapist assistant,” or the letters “PTA,” “RPTA,” or “LPTA,” or any other words, abbreviations or insignia in connection with his or her name to indicate or imply, directly or indirectly, that he or she is a physical therapist assistant without being licensed in accordance with this chapter as a physical therapist assistant.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Idaho Statutes Title 54. Professions, Vocations, and Businesses § 54-2217. Use of titles and restrictions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/id/title-54-professions-vocations-and-businesses/id-st-sect-54-2217/
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