physical therapist

Defined in 1 dictionary — U.S. Code

United States Code

20 U.S.C. § 1078 — in this section (8 versions over time)

The term “physical therapist” means an individual who—

(A) has received, at a minimum, a graduate degree in physical therapy from an institution of higher education accredited by an agency or association recognized by the Secretary pursuant to section 1099b(a) of this title; and

(B)

(i) provides physical therapy services under section 1395x(p) of title 42; or

(ii) meets or exceeds the qualifications for a qualified physical therapist, as determined by State law.