Physical Therapist / Kansas
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Kansas Physical Therapist License Requirements

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Official regulator records behind the requirements, fees, and renewal cycle for this license.

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Evaluates and treats movement disorders and injuries. Requires doctoral degree.

What the Kansas data shows for Physical Therapists

Kansas sets the entry bar for physical therapists at 3,176 training hours and a passing score on NPTE (National Physical Therapy Exam). A background check is a standard part of the process, and applicants must be 18 or older. The credential is administered under Kansas's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)".

Upfront cost is $123, with renewal running $115 on a 2-year cycle. Maintaining the license requires 30 hours of continuing education per 2-year cycle, an ongoing cost applicants often underestimate when budgeting the career.

On reciprocity, physical therapists should know: PT Licensure Compact: 30+ member states.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
45/100
Physical Therapist · Kansas

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
3,176 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$123
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden D
$58/yr
$115 every 2 years
Continuing Education F
15.0 hrs/yr
30 hours every 2 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Kansas

Education / Training Hours
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
3,176 hours
Exam Requirement
NPTE (National Physical Therapy Exam)
Required
Initial License Fee
$123
Renewal Fee
$115
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
30 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Kansas licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Physical Therapist in Kansas? ▼
Kansas's requirements cover 3176 hours of education or training, the NPTE (National Physical Therapy Exam) exam, and an initial fee of $123. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Physical Therapist in Kansas? ▼
Certification as a physical therapist in Kansas means clearing the state's checklist: 3176 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Kansas licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Physical Therapist license to Kansas from another state? ▼
Reciprocity for physical therapists nationally works like this: PT Licensure Compact: 30+ member states. Beyond that baseline, interstate compacts exist for many professions and may smooth a transfer into Kansas. Verify the specifics with the Kansas licensing board.
Does Kansas require a background check for Physical Therapist licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for physical therapist licensing in Kansas. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.
What are the continuing education requirements for Physical Therapist in Kansas? ▼
To stay licensed as a physical therapist in Kansas, plan on 30 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $115.

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What to do with this physical therapist license

Physical Therapist in Kansas, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a physical therapist-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Kansas's physical therapist requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Physical Therapist in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state physical therapist license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Kansas's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Kansas overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Kansas licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.