30 Miss. Code. R. 3103-1.6 - Conditions of Temporary Licensure Issued under Part 3103 Rule 1.4.1

1. A temporary license shall be granted for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days beyond the date of the next scheduled examination.

2. A temporary licensee shall restrict his practice to the State of Mississippi.

3.

1. A physical therapist temporary licensee shall practice under the direct supervision of a physical therapist licensed in Mississippi. Direct supervision in this case shall mean:

a. Daily face to face communication between the supervising physical therapist and temporary licensee; and,

b. On premises observation of patient care in each of the temporary licensee's practice settings, a minimum of two (2) hours per day;

c. Availability of the supervising therapist via telecommunications when he or she is not on premises.

2. A physical therapist assistant temporary licensee shall practice under the direct on-site supervision of a physical therapist licensed in Mississippi. Direct, on-site supervision in this case shall mean:

a. Daily face to face communication between the supervising physical therapist and temporary licensee; and,

b. On premises observation of patient care in each of the temporary licensee's practice settings, a minimum of two (2) hours per day;

c. Availability of the supervising therapist via telecommunications when he or she is not on premises.

4. A temporary licensed physical therapist may not supervise any licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.

5. Documentation in form and substance acceptable to the Board that the conditions of Part 3103 Rule 1.5.3 have been met must be on file with the Board before a temporary license will be issued.

6. The license of a temporary licensee who is required to take the approved examination and fails to take said examination shall be automatically expired by operation of the law and without further action of the Board as of the date the results are received by the Board.

7. The license of a temporary licensee who does not pass the approved examination shall be automatically expired by operation of the law and without further action of the Board on the date that the results of the examination are received by the Board.

8. A temporary license will not be issued to any individual who has had a temporary license expired pursuant to the provisions of these regulations.

9. Any person who has taken but not passed the required examination in this or another jurisdiction shall not be eligible for a license of any type until an approved examination is passed.

Notes

30 Miss. Code. R. 3103-1.6

Miss. Code Ann. §§ 73-23-43(1)(e) and 73-23-53 (Rev. 2008).

Amended 2/11/2019