Therapy license and compact rules in Florida

Florida is not in the PT Compact. Florida is not in the OT Compact. Florida has joined the speech-language pathology compact (ASLP-IC) by law, but compact privileges are not issued there yet. The agencies that license each profession are listed below with links to their official sites.

Physical therapy boardFlorida Board of Physical Therapy official source
PT CompactNot a member official source
Occupational therapy boardFlorida Board of Occupational Therapy official source
OT CompactNot a member official source
Speech-language pathology boardFlorida Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology official source
ASLP CompactMember by law, not issuing privileges yet official source
Respiratory care boardFlorida Board of Respiratory Care official source
Respiratory therapist licenseRespiratory therapists are licensed in this state official source

Checked against official sources on Oct 27, 2026. Compact membership is not the same as being able to work there today: a compact privilege starts only once the compact issues privileges in that state. Confirm with the board before you apply.

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