On July 1, 2023, physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure transitioned from the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners to the South Dakota Board of Physical Therapy.
Mission:
To protect the health and safety of the public by licensure of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants and enforcement of statutes, rules, and regulations governing the practice of physical therapy, including the appropriate processing and resolution of complaints.
Verify a License
Verify the license of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.
Licensing Requirements
Find instructions, application checklists, and application forms to help you get licensed as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.
Licensee Online Services
Register your account and renew, print, or verify your license all in one place.
Board Meetings
Upcoming meetings, agendas, materials, and minutes are posted on the State of South Dakota’s Boards and Commissions portal.
Continuing Education Requirements
- PT/PTA FAQs and Guidelines
- CE Provider FAQs and Guidelines
Board Members
- Patti Berg-Poppe, Physical Therapist
- Leonard Suel, Physical Therapist
- Rebeca Schmitz, Physical Therapist
- Matthew Weigel, Physical Therapist
- Brad Thuringer, Physical Therapist Assistant
- Linda Ahrendt, Public Member
- Janelle Toman, Public Member
Officers
- Patti Berg-Poppe, President
- Leonard Suel, Vice President
- Rebeca Schmitz, Secretary