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Can a Physical Therapist transfer a license to Arkansas as a military spouse?

Data as of May 2026|Source: Physical Therapy Compact (PT Compact) commission + DOJ Servicemembers Initiative
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✓ Yes — compact transfer

Yes. Arkansas is a member of the Physical Therapy Compact (PT Compact), so a Physical Therapist holding a multistate/compact license can practice in AR without re-applying. Compact privilege is purchased per state where you want to practice. Military spouses moving to a non-member state can use VAEIA 2022 portability.

Your physical therapy licensing board in Arkansas

Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy
healthy.arkansas.gov/boards-commissions/boards/physical-therapy-arkansas-state-board501-228-7100
Arkansas military-spouse provision

Under the Arkansas Occupational Licensing of Uniformed Service Members, Veterans, and Spouses Act, the Board grants expedited licensure to the spouse of a uniformed service member stationed in Arkansas who holds a substantially equivalent license in another US jurisdiction.

Official source ↗

About the Physical Therapy Compact (PT Compact)

For licensed Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants. Compact privilege allows you to practice in any other compact state for as long as your home license is valid.

Official compact site ↗

All Physical Therapy member states

34 jurisdictions. Tap any to check that destination for this profession.

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All compacts for ArkansasPhysical Therapy portability — all states →License portability checker →MyCAA: $4,000 for relicensing →
Published by the Honest MOS Editorial DeskVerified against DoD/.gov sourcesUpdated May 2026Editorial standards