Physical Therapy · NY
Can a Physical Therapist transfer a license to New York 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 — New York 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 York to recognize a valid out-of-state license upon relocation for military orders.
Your physical therapy licensing board in New York
New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions — State Board for Physical Therapy
www.op.nysed.gov/professions/physical-therapists ↗☎ 518-474-3817New York military-spouse provision
A military spouse who relocates to New York may obtain a six-month temporary practice permit and expedited physical therapist licensure with the initial application fee reduced by half.
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.