Physical Therapy · MI
Can a Physical Therapist transfer a license to Michigan as a military spouse?
Data as of May 2026|Source: Physical Therapy Compact (PT Compact) commission + DOJ Servicemembers Initiative
Published by the Honest MOS Editorial DeskVerified against DoD/.gov sourcesUpdated May 2026Editorial standards
⚠ VAEIA federal backstop
Not through the compact — Michigan is not currently a Physical Therapy compact member. A military-spouse Physical Therapist relies on VAEIA 2022 / 50 U.S.C. § 4025a, which requires Michigan to recognize a valid out-of-state license upon relocation for military orders.
Your physical therapy licensing board in Michigan
Michigan Board of Physical Therapy (Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs)
www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bpl/health/hp-lic-health-prof/physical-therapy ↗☎ 517-241-0199Michigan military-spouse provision
Michigan issues a temporary six-month license, renewable once, to a military spouse stationed in Michigan who holds a valid out-of-state license, under the Public Health Code that governs physical therapy.
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.