License: Compact Privilege Physical Therapist Assistant
8300 Health Park, Suite 233
Raleigh, NC 27615-0000
(919) 490-6393
A “compact privilege” means the authorization granted by NCBPTE to allow a licensee from another member state to practice as a physical therapist or work as a physical therapist assistant in the remote state under its laws and rules. The practice of physical therapy occurs in the member state where the patient/client is located at the time of the patient/client encounter. Privileges are purchased via the PT Compact Commission at ptcompact.org
- Stand-alone license
- Third-party exam required
- Degree required
- Continuing education required
- Certification required
- Experience required
- Background check required
- No physical requirements
License information updated 05/01/2022