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

Kansas State Board of Healing Arts
www.ksbha.ks.gov/departments/licensing/licensure-types-designations/physical-therapist785-296-7413
Kansas military-spouse provision

Under KSA 48-3406 the State Board of Healing Arts, which licenses physical therapists, must issue an expedited license generally within 15 days to a military spouse who holds an out-of-state license and resides in Kansas due to military orders.

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 KansasPhysical 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