Kansas Physical Therapist Licensing Guide

Kansas PT License Overview

Kansas is a PT Compact member state that is issuing compact privileges.

For travelers, this means you may be able to work in Kansas on a PT Compact privilege instead of a Kansas license, provided your home-state license is in another PT Compact state that is also issuing privileges. A compact privilege is something you apply for through the compact before you start; it is not automatic.

How to Get a Kansas PT License by Endorsement

Kansas uses a mail/pdf application endorsement process for Physical Therapists already licensed in another state. You'll need to submit your completed application along with supporting documents and the $80 application fee.

1. Submit endorsement application by mail
2. Request license verification from current state (via FSBPT or direct) (can run concurrently)
3. Await board review and license issuance

License verification is handled through FSBPT or direct board verification. Request verification early so your application is not delayed.

Confirm the current fingerprinting and background check steps with the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts. Where fingerprinting applies, submit your authorization as early as possible.

Check the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts website for status updates on your application.

Kansas PT License Fees

Endorsement application, renewal, and NPDB verification fee: from our records; confirm with the board.

Travelers should factor these licensing costs into their assignment budgeting.

Kansas Temporary PT License

We have not found a temporary license option on the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts' site. Confirm with the board before planning a start date.

Kansas PT License Processing Time

Kansas Physical Therapist endorsement applications typically take 4-8 weeks to process.

In the best-case scenario, processing can be as fast as 4 weeks.

Common sources of delay:

• Mail-only application submission with no online portal option causes processing delays
• Board review cycle may extend 1-2 weeks if application arrives between monthly review periods
• FSBPT verification delays if applicant's previous state board is slow to respond or uses manual verification

We have not found an expedited processing option on the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts' site. The best way to minimize your wait time is to ensure all application components — fingerprints, verification, and any required exams — are completed before or immediately after submitting your application.

Kansas PT Continuing Education

Kansas requires 40 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years for Physical Therapist license renewal (from our records; confirm with the board).

• Physical Therapist Assistants: 20 contact hours every 2 years (vs 40 for Physical Therapists)

Kansas PT License Renewal

• Renewal cycle: Every 2 years, expiring June 30 of even years — $70 via Kansas State Board of Healing Arts portal
• Renewal window: Opens 60 days before expiration
• Late penalty: License becomes inactive, and must pay late fee and reinstate

Kansas Licensing Board and Resources

Kansas State Board of Healing Arts

Board Website · Application Portal

Phone: (785) 296-7413

Email: [email protected]