Method of Operation

Method of Operation. The Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy, hereinafter “[Board]” is created pursuant to Miss Code Ann. § 73-23-1, et. seq., as amended, in order to examine and determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for license to practice physical therapy and to practice as physical therapist assistant; to issue, renew, deny, suspend, and revoke licenses; to investigate and inspect, pursuant to the law, and regulate licensure of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants; to establish licensure and examination, fees, pursuant to the law; adopt and amend rules and regulations; hire support personnel; but not limited thereto, and in order to conduct licensure and regulation of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. The Board’s office is located at 625 Lakeland East Drive, Suite F., Flowood, MS. 39232. The website is www.msbpt.state.ms.us. The phone number is (601) 939-5124 and the fax number is (601) 939-5246. [required by 25-43-2.104]