West Virginia Code Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations § 30-20-1. Unlawful acts

(a) It is unlawful for any person to practice or offer to practice physical therapy in this state without a license or permit issued under the provisions of this article, or advertise or use any title or description tending to convey the impression that they are a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant unless the person has been duly licensed or permitted under the provisions of this article, and the license or permit has not expired, been suspended or revoked.

(b) A business entity may not render any service or engage in any activity which, if rendered or engaged in by an individual, would constitute the practice of physical therapy, except through a licensee or permittee.

(c) A person who is not licensed under this article as a physical therapist may not characterize himself or herself as a “physical therapist”, “physiotherapist”, or “doctor of physical therapy”, nor may a person use the designation “PT”, “DPT”, “LPT”, “CPT”, or “RPT”.

(d) A person who is not licensed under this article as a physical therapist assistant may not characterize himself or herself as a “physical therapist assistant”, nor may a person use the designation “PTA”.