Physical Therapy Compact

The Physical Therapy Compact is an agreement between member states to improve access to physical therapy services for the public by increasing the mobility of eligible physical therapy providers to work in multiple states. 

 

As of August 2025: 

 Image of Physical Therapy Compact map showing member states in navy blue, non-member states in grey, states where legislation is enacted in green, and states were legislation is introduced in light blue.

Interested in obtaining Compact privileges?

Moving to/from another state?

If you are a former Louisiana licensee now seeking a Compact privilege in Louisiana:

  • You may not utilize your old licensee account to access the Jurisprudence exam.
  • Former licensees seeking a Compact privilege must create a new account using a different email address than the one associated with their old licensee account. You will setup a new dashboard for Compact privilege holders and take the Jurisprudence. To create your new Compact privilege user dashboard, click here.
  • If you wish to remove your current email address from your licensee account so that it can be used to create a Compact privilege user account instead, please email Jessica Alwell at Jessica@laptboard.org. 

Verify a Compact Privilege:

  • To verify an indivdiual's compact privilege to practice in Louisiana, please click here.  

FAQ:

 

My short-term contract became an offer of long-term employment and I will soon be relocating to Louisiana. Do I need to apply for a license?

    • Yes. You cannot practice in your new home state with a compact privilege for more than 60 days after moving to the new home state. It is strongly recommended that you apply for a license by endorsement/reciprocity in the new home state PRIOR to moving.

I'm doing Telehealth in Louisiana. What should I put as my Louisiana worksite in my Compact User Dashboard?

    • On the address line, please put Telehealth. 

I don't know my work dates or Louisiana worksite location yet. What do I put in my Compact User Dashboard?

    • You may login to your dashboard at any time to update these fields. If you do not have a work assignment when you create your account, please put 'Worksite TBD' in the address line. Once you receive your employment information, please login and update your account.

I live near the Louisiana state border in another state (TX, AR, & MS) and have a permanent worksite in Louisiana. I don't have employment start/end dates. What should I put in my Dashboard?

    • You may leave the worksite start/end dates blank. The worksite start/end dates are for those who are traveling/on contract.

I don't see the answer to my question here. Who should I contact? 

      • The Assistant Executive Director is the best contact in our office for inquiries related to the PT Compact. You may also contact the PT Compact directly via their website.