215.  Provisional Physical Therapist License
The purpose of this rule is to establish the qualifications and procedures for applicants seeking a provisional license to practice as a physical therapist pursuant to section 12-41-107.5, C.R.S.
A.  An applicant is not eligible to be issued a provisional physical therapist license if he or she has failed the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE).
B.  Pursuant to section 12-41-107.5, C.R.S., a provisional physical therapist license expires no later than 120 days after it is issued. However, if the individual issued a provisional license fails the NPTE after the license was issued, then the license expires within three (3) business days of the results being sent to the candidate. 
C.  A provisional license may only be issued one time and cannot be renewed or reinstated. 
D.  A provisional physical therapist must practice under the “direct supervision” of an actively licensed physical therapist.  “Direct supervision” means the physical therapist is physically present on the premises and in the same building, and includes records review and co-signature of notes. Telecommunications does not meet the requirement of direct supervision.   
E.  A provisional physical therapist must purchase and maintain professional liability insurance, or be insured under the supervising licensed physical therapist, for the amounts specified in section 12-41-114.5(1), C.R.S., unless the provisional physical therapist is exempted pursuant to section 12-41-114.5(3), C.R.S.  
F.  The supervising licensed physical therapist is responsible for patient records involving a provisionally licensed physical therapist, and shall develop a written plan to ensure the security of such patient medical records in compliance with the requirements set forth in section 12-41-115.5, C.R.S.