Specifications include, but are not limited to: The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit an entity to serve as the Executive Secretary for the newly created South Dakota Board of Physical Therapy. The entity will provide administrative services for the Board. Administrative services encompass all aspects of running the office including, but not limited to, representing the Board; licensing of qualified applicants pursuant to state and federal rules and regulations; communicating with consumers, licensees, prospective and active applicants, and the general public; maintaining South Dakota’s compliance with the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, investigating complaints against licensees; license renewals; and advising Board members on duties and responsibilities as well as assisting them in understanding South Dakota licensure rules and regulations. The entity will also be responsible for implementation of a licensure system to accommodate applications and renewals for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. There are currently 1,242 physical therapists and 337 physical therapist assistants licensed in South Dakota.
