1. (1) A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant may obtain an inactive credential as described in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 4.
2. (2) A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant with an inactive credential for three years or less who wishes to return to active status shall meet the requirements of chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 4.

3. (3) A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant with an inactive credential for more than three years, who have been in active practice in another United States jurisdiction, and wishes to return to active status shall:

   1. (a) Submit verification of active practice from any other United States jurisdiction; and
   2. (b) Meet the requirements of chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 4.

4. (4) A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant with an inactive credential for more than three years, but less than five years, who has not been in active practice in another United States jurisdiction, and wishes to return to active status shall:

   1. (a) Successfully pass the NPTE as provided in RCW 18.74.035. The board may waive reexamination if the physical therapist or physical therapist assistant presents evidence of continuing competency satisfactory to the board; and
   2. (b) Shall meet the requirements of chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 4.

5. (5) A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant with an inactive credential for five years or longer, who has not been in active practice in another United States jurisdiction, and wishes to return to active status shall:

   1. (a) Meet the requirements of chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 4; and
   2. (b) Successfully retake and pass the NPTE as provided in RCW 18.74.035.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 and chapter 18.74 RCW, RCW 18.340.020. WSR 18-15-067, § 246-915-350, filed 7/17/18, effective 8/17/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 08-17-026, § 246-915-350, filed 8/13/08, effective 8/13/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.073. WSR 05-09-003, § 246-915-350, filed 4/7/05, effective 5/8/05.]