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

Your physical therapy licensing board in Nevada

Nevada State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
ptboard.nv.gov702-876-5535
Nevada military-spouse provision

Chapter 640 of the Nevada Revised Statutes provides an expedited license by endorsement, plus a provisional license while the application is pending, for an active service member or the spouse of an active service member who holds a physical therapy license in another state (NRS 640.146).

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