Can a Occupational Therapist transfer a license to West Virginia as a military spouse?
Yes. West Virginia is a member of the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact (OT Compact), so a Occupational Therapist holding a multistate/compact license can practice in WV 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 West Virginia
West Virginia Code chapter 30 article 1B requires professional licensing boards, including the Board of Occupational Therapy, to issue a temporary license to the spouse of an active-duty service member who holds a license in good standing in another state, to decide the application within 15 days and to waive the initial application fee.
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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