Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 688 § 688.030 — Application of ORS 688.010 to 688.201

Application of ORS 688.010 to 688.201. ORS 688.010 to 688.201 do not apply to: (1) A person engaging in the domestic application of any activity included in the definition of the practice of physical therapy, if the person does not represent to anyone receiving services or to the public that the person is a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant. (2) A person using any procedure included in the practice of physical therapy if the procedure is within the scope of practice of the person and the person: (a) Is licensed under a health care licensing law of this state; and (b) Does not represent or imply that the person is a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant. (3) A person who is enrolled in an accredited physical therapy education program that leads to a degree as a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant and who is satisfying supervised clinical education requirements under the direct supervision of a physical therapist. (4) A person licensed in the practice of physical therapy in another jurisdiction who is, for a period not to exceed 60 days in each calendar year: (a) Providing consultation from the other jurisdiction by means of telecommunications to a physical therapist in this state; (b) Providing physical therapy services to an individual employed by or affiliated with a touring theater company, a performing arts company, an athletic team or an athletic organization; or (c) Performing physical therapy while teaching or participating in an educational conference in this state. [1959 c.461 §3; 1965 c.314 §3; 1975 c.111 §3; 1987 c.726 §6; 2007 c.403 §2; 2013 c.79 §1] Note: The amendments to 688.030 by section 10, 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. 688.030. (1) ORS 688.010 to 688.201 do not prohibit a person who is authorized by a health professional regulatory board to practice an occupation or profession from practicing that occupation or profession, including by performing an activity or procedure that is included in the practice of physical therapy that is within the person’s scope of practice, if the person does not represent, imply or claim that the person is a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant. (2) ORS 688.010 to 688.201 do not apply to a person: (a) Enrolled in an entry-level professional education program approved by the Oregon Board of Physical Therapy who is satisfying clinical education requirements related to the person’s physical therapy education while under on-site supervision; (b) Satisfying a clinical education requirement as required by the board under on-site supervision; (c) Practicing as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant in the employment of the Armed Forces of the United States, the United States Public Health Service or the United States Department of Veterans Affairs pursuant to a federal regulation authorizing the person’s practice, if the person is practicing within the scope of employment; (d) Licensed as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant in another state, the District of Columbia or a territory of the United States and: (A) Providing consultation to a health care provider licensed in this state; (B) For a period of not more than 60 days in a calendar year, practicing physical therapy or assisting in the provision of physical therapy services during a declared national, state or local emergency, so long as the person has notified the board of the person’s intent to practice or assist; or (C) For a period of not more than 60 days in a calendar year, practicing physical therapy or assisting in the provision of physical therapy services if the person is displaced from the person’s residence or place of employment due to a declared national, state or local emergency, so long as the person notifies the board of the person’s intent to practice or assist; or (e) Licensed as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant in another state, the District of Columbia or a territory of the United States, or authorized to practice physical therapy or assist in the provision of physical therapy services in another country, and, for a period of not more than 60 days in a calendar year: (A) Teaching, demonstrating or providing physical therapy services in connection with a continuing education seminar; or (B) Employed or contracted to provide physical therapy or assist with the provision of physical therapy services to patients affiliated with or employed by an established athletic team or organization or a performing arts company temporarily practicing, competing or performing in this state.