Physical Therapy Compact
About The Physical Therapy Compact
The Physical Therapy Compact (PTC) is a state and jurisdictional approach to decreasing barriers to interstate mobility and increasing consumer access to physical therapy services. The PTC is a less expensive approach to traditional licensure as it allows eligible physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) to work in a Compact member state, in addition to their home state, without having to submit an application for a license in each state or jurisdiction in which they wish to practice.
For more information, please view the list of PT Compact Frequently Asked Questions.
Physical Therapy Compact Commission Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
The Physical Therapy Compact Commission is requesting public comment on the proposed amendments to its Rules. Pursuant to Section 9 of the Physical Therapy Compact, the Commission is required to post this Notice at least thirty (30) days in advance of the meeting at which the Rules will be considered and voted upon by the Commission.
Publication Date
09/15/2022
Summary Of The Proposed Rules Or Amendment To Existing Rules
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Rule |
Summary of Changes |
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7.1 |
Amends the existing rule to conform with the model compact language |
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6.4 |
Amends the existing rule to change the timeframe for reporting disciplinary actions to the Compact Commission |
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3.5 |
Amends the existing rule to clarify the change of home state notification requirements |
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1.1 |
Amends the existing rule to add a new definition of “Initial” |
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3.8 |
Amends the existing rule to clarify the jurisprudence requirements |
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3.1 |
Amends the existing rule to clarify the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) as the requirement for licensure |
Text of the Proposed Amendments
Meeting Date, Time, And Location
The Physical Therapy Compact Commission will consider and vote on the adoption of the attached amendments to its Rules at its public meeting on October 30, 2022. The meeting will take place in Orange County, California, at 9:30 a.m. PT.
Deadline And Process To Submit Written Comments
Written comments must be received by 5:00 PM, ET, on October 24, 2022. All comments or intentions to attend the Commission meeting should be submitted electronically by the deadline to [email protected] All comments must be provided in a single file and must include the name of the submitter, any organization the submitter represents, and the rule number(s) the comments address. If electronic submission of comments is not feasible, please contact the PT Compact Commission using the contact information below for special instructions.
Requests for Public Hearing
Pursuant to Section 9 of the Physical Therapy Compact, the PT Compact Commission shall hold a public hearing on the proposed rules changes if a hearing is requested by:
- At least twenty‐five (25) persons;
- A state or federal governmental subdivision or agency; or
- An association having at least twenty‐five (25) members.
If one of the three standards above is met, the Commission will hold a hearing on the proposed rules at its public meeting on October 30, 2022. The meeting will take place at 9:30 AM, PT, in Orange County, California.
All requests for a public hearing must be submitted electronically to [email protected] by 5:00 PM, ET, on October 24, 2022.
For Further Information Contact
Jeff Rosa, Acting Compact Administrator, by email at [email protected] or by telephone at 703‐299‐3100 ext. 239 or at 124 West Street South, Suite 300, Alexandria, VA 22314.