Licensing Area: Physical Therapy
Contact Information for Frequently Called Numbers
Professional and Vocational Licensing
(808) 586-3000
- Request an application
- Inquire about licensing requirements
- Applicants can check on the status of an application
- Inquire about licensee maintenance requirements
RICO Consumer Resource Center
(808) 587-3295 or (808) 587-4272
- Verify if a person is licensed
- Request prior complaints history on a licensee
- File a complaint on a licensee
Executive Officer
Alan Taniguchi
Telephone
(808) 586-2701
Residents on the neighbor islands may call by dialing the following toll free numbers followed by the last 5 digits of the phone numbers above and the # sign:
Kauai | 274-3141 | |
Maui | 984-2400 | |
Hawaii | 974-4000 | |
Lanai & Molokai | 1-800-468-4644 |
Address:
DCCA-PVL
Att: PT
P.O. Box 3469
Honolulu, HI 96801
Email:
[email protected]
License Categories
- Physical Therapist
- Temporary PT License
- Physical Therapist Assistant
RENEWAL and RESTORATION INFORMATION
Biennial by December 31 every even numbered year.
On-time renewals for the licensing period of January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2020 begin Monday, November 5, 2018 and end midnight (HST) on Monday, December 31, 2018.
RENEW by license expiration date of December 31, 2018
Renewal postcard reminders for Physical Therapist (PT) and Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license types will be mailed out November 2, 2018.
Renew online at https://pvl.ehawaii.gov/mypvl
To be guaranteed a pocket card by December 31, 2018
Renewals should be submitted by November 30, 2018
Late renewals/restorations for Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) can be submitted online via “MyPVL” at https://pvl.ehawaii.gov/mypvl by midnight (HST), December 31, 2019 and are subject to a late renewal fee.
Late renewals/restorations for Physical Therapist (PT) must be submitted via hardcopy and must include proof of completion of the required continuing competence (CC) and are subject to a late renewal fee. Contact the DCCA/PVL to request a restoration application.
Failure to timely renew by the renewal date will result in the forfeiture of the license. After the renewal date, the forfeited license may be restored within 1 year and subject to meeting restoration requirements. Failure to restore a forfeited license within 1 year after the renewal date will result in the termination of the license and the person must apply as a new applicant and meet current licensing requirements.
Pursuant to Section 436B-14.5, HRS , any license held by a member of the armed forces, National Guard, or a reserve component that expires, is forfeited, or deemed delinquent while the member is on active duty and deployed during a state or national crisis shall be restored if certain restoration requirements are met. Military Renewal and Restoration Information Sheet.
Regulating Body
Board of Physical Therapy
Board Composition
7 Members
Neil K. Shimabukuro, PT, Chairperson
Cynthia M. Tamayo, PT, Vice Chairperson
Russell Y.J. Chung, Public
Debra T. Kubota, PT
Michael D. Turner, PT
Jill M. Wakabayashi, PTA
Vacant, Public
Qualifications
4 Physical Therapists
1 Physical Therapist Assistant
2 Public