1. (1) Unless a person is a licensed physical therapist or holds a permit issued under ORS 688.110, a person shall not:

   1. (a) Practice physical therapy; or
   2. (b) Use in connection with the name of the person the words or letters, “P.T.,” “R.P.T.,” “L.P.T.,” “physical therapist,” “physiotherapist” or any other letters, words, abbreviations or insignia indicating that the person is a physical therapist, or purports to be a physical therapist.

2. (2) Unless a person holds a license as a physical therapist assistant, a person shall not:

   1. (a) Practice as a physical therapist assistant; or
   2. (b) Use in connection with the name of the person the words or letters, “L.P.T.A.,” “P.T.A.,” “physical therapist assistant,” “licensed physical therapist assistant,” or any other letters, words, abbreviations or insignia indicating that the person is a physical therapist assistant or purports to be a physical therapist assistant.
3. (3) Subsections (1) and (2) of this section do not apply to an individual who is authorized to practice as a physical therapist, or work as a physical therapist assistant, by compact privilege as defined in ORS 688.240.

Note: The amendments to 688.020 by section 9, chapter 627, Oregon Laws 2025, become operative July 1, 2027. See section 24, chapter 627, Oregon Laws 2025. The text that is operative on and after July 1, 2027, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

[1959 c.461 §2; 1965 c.314 §2; 1969 c.339 §2; 1971 c.585 §2; 1975 c.111 §2; 2016 c.13 §4]