Louisiana § 37:2408 License required; limitations

Louisiana Statutes

§ 37:2408 — License required; limitations

Louisiana § 37:2408

Title 37Professions and Occupations

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Bluebook

La. Stat. Ann. § 37:2408 (2026).

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A.No person shall practice, or in any way hold himself out, or designate himself, as a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant unless licensed by the board.

B.A person employed as a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant by the United States government, or any department, agency, or bureau thereof, shall not be required to obtain a license under the provisions of this Chapter. However, such person may engage in the practice of physical therapy outside the course and scope of such federal employment only after obtaining a license in accordance with this Chapter.

C.A license issued pursuant to this Chapter does not authorize the diagnosis of disease.

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A. No person shall practice, or in any way hold himself out, or designate himself, as a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant unless licensed by the board.
B. A person employed as a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant by the United States government, or any department, agency, or bureau thereof, shall not be required to obtain a license under the provisions of this Chapter. However, such person may engage in the practice of physical therapy outside the course and scope of such federal employment only after obtaining a license in accordance with this Chapter.
C. A license issued pursuant to this Chapter does not authorize the diagnosis of disease.