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Can a Physical Therapist transfer a license to Florida 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. Florida is a member of the Physical Therapy Compact (PT Compact), so a Physical Therapist holding a multistate/compact license can practice in FL 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 Florida

Florida Board of Physical Therapy (Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance)
floridasphysicaltherapy.gov850-488-0595
Florida military-spouse provision

Through the Office of Veteran Licensure Services, Florida grants professional physical therapy licensure to spouses of active-duty service members who hold a valid PT license in another jurisdiction, without requiring a Florida examination and with application fees waived.

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 FloridaPhysical 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