Can a Physical Therapist transfer a license to New Mexico as a military spouse?
Not through the compact — New Mexico is not currently a Physical Therapy compact member. A military-spouse Physical Therapist relies on VAEIA 2022 / 50 U.S.C. § 4025a, which requires New Mexico to recognize a valid out-of-state license upon relocation for military orders.
Your physical therapy licensing board in New Mexico
The New Mexico Physical Therapy Board issues an expedited physical therapy license to a military service member or spouse within thirty days of a complete application, with initial and renewal fees waived for the first three years of licensure.
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.