Can a Occupational Therapist transfer a license to Mississippi as a military spouse?
Yes. Mississippi is a member of the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact (OT Compact), so a Occupational Therapist holding a multistate/compact license can practice in MS 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 Mississippi
Under the Mississippi Military Family Freedom Act (Miss. Code 73-50-1), every Mississippi occupational licensing board — including the Department of Health division that licenses occupational therapists — must issue a license to a qualifying military spouse to practice their occupation.
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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