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Why Get a Compact Privilege?

Faster Process

Apply and receive approval quickly, bypassing the lengthy process of applying for a license.

Lower Cost

One application for multiple states, with a set fee per state, is more affordable than individual licenses in each state.

Flexibility

Work in any of the participating compact states without needing to apply for a new license each time.

Less Paperwork

Simple application process for obtaining privileges in multiple states with minimal documentation.

Streamlined Renewals

Only need to meet the continuing competence requirements for your home state license.

Easy Management

No need to maintain multiple licenses as compact privileges are linked to your existing home state PT license.

How it Works

Check Your Eligibility

Review Fees & Requirements

Pass Required Jurisprudence Exam(s)

Apply for Privileges

Receive & Verify Compact Privileges

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Hear from Others

Using the PT Compact is significantly easier (and more cost effective) than having to go through each individual state's licensing process. The PT Compact makes it more accessible for travel therapists, PTs practicing across state lines, and expanding your reach through telehealth.

Arlyn T.

Compact Privileges in 28 States

Getting licensed in each state is a tedious process and it's difficult to stay on top of all of the CE requirements. Utilizing the PT Compact takes the headache out of the process & gives me peace of mind that meeting my home state's CE requirements will cover me in the other compact states.

Brad D.

Compact Privileges in 19 States

The PT Compact has allowed me to work for a national company seeing patients all over the US via telehealth. The PT Compact makes continuing education and renewals 100 times easier and it's far more cost effective than getting a license in every state.

Anthony P.

Compact Privileges in 23 States

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about eligibility, regulations, fees, and more.

Can I use a compact privilege to practice/work in my home state?

No. You cannot practice in your home state through a compact privilege. A license issued by your home state's physical therapy board is required to practice/work in a home state.

How is a licensee’s home state defined?

As defined by Commission Rules, a licensee’s home state means the person’s true, fixed, and permanent home and is the place where the person intends to remain indefinitely, and to which the person expects to return if absent without intending to establish domicile elsewhere. Special exceptions this rule is provided for active duty military and their spouses.

People seeking a compact privileges will be required to provide their driver’s license information as primary confirmation of home state residence. Additional proof of residency may also be requested by the Commission.

What do I need to do if I change my permanent residence/home state?

If you have compact privileges and subsequently change your permanent residence/home state to a new state you must report the change to the PT Compact Commission within 60 days. The best way to report the change is to login to your PT Compact dashboard and change the address information. Note that changing a home state to a non-compact member state will terminate compact privileges. If changing a home state to another compact member state, you must have a regular PT/PTA license AND a driver's license in that state in order to maintain any current compact privileges. Please refer to the Changing Home State Residency Fact Sheet for more information.

How can I get my Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) ID and password?

Your FSBPT ID and Password can be retrieved here. If you receive an error message, please email your name, date of birth, and home state PT/PTA license number to info@ptcompact.org.

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