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Covers: Physical Therapist, PTA
Administered by Physical Therapy Compact Commission · Established 2017
Active Members
40
states + DC
Not Members
11
states
Professions
2
covered
Established
2017
year founded
The Physical Therapy Compact allows licensed physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) to practice in other member states through a Compact Privilege, without obtaining a full license in each state.
40 of 51 jurisdictions are active members. Click any state to view full licensing requirements.
| State | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Active Member | Alabama is an active member of the PT Compact, issuing and accepting compact privileges. |
| Alaska | Active Member | Alaska is an active member of the PT Compact, issuing and accepting compact privileges. |
| Arizona | Active Member | Arizona is an active member of the PT Compact, issuing and accepting compact privileges. |
| Arkansas | Active Member | Arkansas is an active member of the PT Compact, issuing and accepting compact privileges. |
| Colorado | Active Member | Colorado is an active member of the PT Compact, issuing and accepting compact privileges. |
| Connecticut | Active Member | Connecticut has enacted PT Compact legislation but is not yet actively issuing or accepting compact privileges. |
| Delaware | Active Member | Delaware is an active member of the PT Compact, issuing and accepting compact privileges. |
| District of Columbia | Active Member | District of Columbia is an active member of the PT Compact, issuing and accepting compact privileges. |
| Georgia | Active Member | Georgia is an active member of the PT Compact, issuing and accepting compact privileges. |
| Indiana | Active Member | Indiana is an active member of the PT Compact, issuing and accepting compact privileges. |
| Iowa | Active Member | Iowa is an active member of the PT Compact, issuing and accepting compact privileges. |
| Kansas | Active Member | Kansas is an active member of the PT Compact, issuing and accepting compact privileges. |
| Kentucky | Active Member | Kentucky is an active member of the PT Compact, issuing and accepting compact privileges. |
| Louisiana | Active Member | Louisiana is an active member of the PT Compact, issuing and accepting compact privileges. |
| Maine | Active Member | Maine has enacted PT Compact legislation but is not yet actively issuing or accepting compact privileges. |
| Maryland | Active Member | Maryland is an active member of the PT Compact, issuing and accepting compact privileges. |
| Mississippi | Active Member | Mississippi is an active member of the PT Compact, issuing and accepting compact privileges. |
| Missouri | Active Member | Missouri is an active member of the PT Compact, issuing and accepting compact privileges. |
| Montana | Active Member | Montana is an active member of the PT Compact, issuing and accepting compact privileges. |
| Nebraska | Active Member | Nebraska is an active member of the PT Compact, issuing and accepting compact privileges. |
| Nevada | Active Member | Nevada is an active member of the PT Compact, issuing and accepting compact privileges. |
| New Hampshire | Active Member | New Hampshire is an active member of the PT Compact, issuing and accepting compact privileges. |
| New Jersey | Active Member | New Jersey is an active member of the PT Compact, issuing and accepting compact privileges. |
| North Carolina | Active Member | North Carolina is an active member of the PT Compact, issuing and accepting compact privileges. |
| North Dakota | Active Member | North Dakota is an active member of the PT Compact, issuing and accepting compact privileges. |
| Ohio | Active Member | Ohio is an active member of the PT Compact, issuing and accepting compact privileges. |
| Oklahoma | Active Member | Oklahoma is an active member of the PT Compact, issuing and accepting compact privileges. |
| Oregon | Active Member | Oregon is an active member of the PT Compact, issuing and accepting compact privileges. |
| Pennsylvania | Active Member | Pennsylvania is an active member of the PT Compact, issuing and accepting compact privileges. |
| Rhode Island | Active Member | Rhode Island has enacted PT Compact legislation but is not yet actively issuing or accepting compact privileges. |
| South Carolina | Active Member | South Carolina is an active member of the PT Compact, issuing and accepting compact privileges. |
| South Dakota | Active Member | South Dakota is an active member of the PT Compact, issuing and accepting compact privileges. |
| Tennessee | Active Member | Tennessee is an active member of the PT Compact, issuing and accepting compact privileges. |
| Texas | Active Member | Texas is an active member of the PT Compact, issuing and accepting compact privileges. |
| Utah | Active Member | Utah is an active member of the PT Compact, issuing and accepting compact privileges. |
| Vermont | Active Member | Vermont is an active member of the PT Compact, issuing and accepting compact privileges. |
| Virginia | Active Member | Virginia is an active member of the PT Compact, issuing and accepting compact privileges. |
| Washington | Active Member | Washington is an active member of the PT Compact, issuing and accepting compact privileges. |
| West Virginia | Active Member | West Virginia is an active member of the PT Compact, issuing and accepting compact privileges. |
| Wisconsin | Active Member | Wisconsin is an active member of the PT Compact, issuing and accepting compact privileges. |
| California | Not a Member | California is not a member of the PT Compact. |
| Florida | Not a Member | Florida is not a member of the PT Compact. |
| Hawaii | Not a Member | Hawaii is not a member of the PT Compact. |
| Idaho | Not a Member | Idaho is not a member of the PT Compact. |
| Illinois | Not a Member | Illinois is not a member of the PT Compact. |
| Massachusetts | Not a Member | Massachusetts is not a member of the PT Compact. |
| Michigan | Not a Member | Michigan is not a member of the PT Compact. |
| Minnesota | Not a Member | Minnesota is not a member of the PT Compact. |
| New Mexico | Not a Member | New Mexico is not a member of the PT Compact. |
| New York | Not a Member | New York is not a member of the PT Compact. |
| Wyoming | Not a Member | Wyoming is not a member of the PT Compact. |
State membership data verified against official compact website and state licensing board records. Last updated: March 2026.
PTs and PTAs who meet uniform requirements can purchase a Compact Privilege to practice in any member state. The privilege is obtained through the Compact Commission's online system (CompactConnect). Unlike the nursing compact, each state privilege must be individually purchased. The practitioner maintains their home state license and adds compact privileges for the states where they wish to practice.
For the most current requirements, visit the official PT Compact website.
These 11 jurisdictions are not currently members of the Physical Therapy Compact. Professionals must obtain a separate license to practice in these states.
California, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, Wyoming
The Physical Therapy Compact allows licensed physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) to practice in other member states through a Compact Privilege, without obtaining a full license in each state.
As of 2026, 40 states are active members of the Physical Therapy Compact: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Indiana, and 30 more.
PTs and PTAs who meet uniform requirements can purchase a Compact Privilege to practice in any member state. The privilege is obtained through the Compact Commission's online system (CompactConnect). Unlike the nursing compact, each state privilege must be individually purchased. The practitioner ma…
No, California is not currently a member of the Physical Therapy Compact. Professionals must obtain a separate California license to practice there.
Yes, Texas is an active member of the Physical Therapy Compact. Professionals with a compact privilege can practice in Texas.
No, Florida is not currently a member of the Physical Therapy Compact. Professionals must obtain a separate Florida license to practice there.
No, New York is not currently a member of the Physical Therapy Compact. Professionals must obtain a separate New York license to practice there.