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Licensed in another state?

New York is not issuing PT Compact privileges, so a physical therapist or PT assistant licensed in another state needs a New York license for this job. (PT Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a New York license, apply to the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions (State Board for Physical Therapy) for a license by endorsement ($294, by its own page): what New York asks. Every state's PT Compact status.

What New York requires of a physical therapist

Physical therapist license, from the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions (State Board for Physical Therapy).

• Licensure by endorsement is for a therapist licensed in another jurisdiction who does not meet current New York education requirements and has at least 3 years of acceptable practice in the 7 years before applying; it requires Form 1 and the fee, verification of education, NPTE scores transferred from FSBPT, verification of licensure and good standing from each jurisdiction (Form 3), and practice verification by supervisors and colleagues (Forms 4 and 4A).
• Staying active: Registration is renewed every three years, with 36 hours of continuing education in each three-year registration period.

Physical therapist jobs and requirements in New York · Every state's rule