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

Data as of May 2026|Source: Physical Therapy Compact (PT Compact) commission + DOJ Servicemembers Initiative
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⚠ VAEIA federal backstop

Not through the compact — Idaho is not currently a Physical Therapy compact member. A military-spouse Physical Therapist relies on VAEIA 2022 / 50 U.S.C. § 4025a, which requires Idaho to recognize a valid out-of-state license upon relocation for military orders.

Your physical therapy licensing board in Idaho

Idaho Physical Therapy Licensure Board (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses)
dopl.idaho.gov/pht208-334-3233
Idaho military-spouse provision

Under Idaho Code 67-9401 through 67-9407, military spouses applying to DOPL boards, including the Physical Therapy Licensure Board, are entitled to expedited processing of their license application and credit for relevant military training.

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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Published by the Honest MOS Editorial DeskVerified against DoD/.gov sourcesUpdated May 2026Editorial standards