About the Physical Therapy Compact
The Physical Therapy Compact is an agreement between states to improve access to physical therapy services for the public by increasing the ability of eligible physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to work in multiple states.
For a map of member states and status of pending legislation in others.
please see the interactive map published by the Physical Therapy Compact Commission.
The Physical Therapy Compact Commission (PTCC) is the governing body comprised of the member states established to implement the provisions of the PT Compact. The PTCC is considered the primary source for privilege verification.
- Physical Therapy Compact Commission Website
- Physical Therapy Compact - Privilege Verification
- PTCC Governing Document, including the most recent bylaws, rules, policies and model compact legislation
Information for the Public
Compact Privilege holders are Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants who are fully licensed in another state and have purchased the ability to work in Connecticut.
Compact Privilege holders can see patients just like any other Connecticut licensee
If a patient has a complaint about a Compact Privilege holder, they may file a complaint with the Department just like they can with any licensee.
Information for Physical Therapists (PT) and Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA)
If you currently hold a license in a PT Compact Member State, your license allows you to purchase Compact Privileges in member states.
Privileges are purchased directly from the Compact, not from the state.
- Your privilege is issued based on your license in your home state. For the purposes of the Compact, this is determined based on your driver's license AND the home address on file with the Compact.
- You cannot be issued a Compact Privilege for your home state - you must hold a license in your home state.
- If your home state is not a member of the PT compact, you are not eligible to purchase a Compact Privilege, even if you hold a license in a Compact State. If you move to a home state that is not a member of the Compact, any existing Compact Privileges will be terminated.
- Changing your home address with the Compact will automatically adjust your eligibility. You are required to keep your address current with the Compact, and you must update it within 30 days of any changes. There is no grace period after you update your home address with the Compact, so make sure that you are licensed in your new home state beforeyou update your information with the Compact to avoid any interruptions in your ability to practice.
- Your compact privilege expires with your home state license. You must renew both in order to continue working under your compact privilege.
- A compact privilege must be obtained for each state an individual wants to practice in. Physical therapy compact privileges are not a multi-state license.
Please select this link for PTCC website for any updates or rule changes.