Can a Occupational Therapist transfer a license to Louisiana as a military spouse?
Yes. Louisiana is a member of the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact (OT Compact), so a Occupational Therapist holding a multistate/compact license can practice in LA without re-applying. Compact provides clear portability — military spouses with OT licenses should join the compact for maximum flexibility.
Your occupational therapy licensing board in Louisiana
La. R.S. 37:3651 requires Louisiana professional and occupational licensing boards — including LSBME, which licenses occupational therapists — to grant licensure by endorsement, a temporary license, or an expedited process to a military spouse holding a comparable out-of-state license.
Official source ↗About the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact (OT Compact)
For Occupational Therapists and OT Assistants. Privilege-based practice in member states.
Official compact site ↗All Occupational Therapy member states
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