Can a Physical Therapist transfer a license to South Dakota as a military spouse?
Yes. South Dakota is a member of the Physical Therapy Compact (PT Compact), so a Physical Therapist holding a multistate/compact license can practice in SD 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 South Dakota
The South Dakota Board of Physical Therapy directs active-duty servicemembers and their spouses who are subject to a military transfer to South Dakota to contact the board office for a dedicated licensure application under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.
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.