Physical Therapist / Vermont
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Vermont 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 Vermont data shows for Physical Therapists

Becoming a licensed physical therapist in Vermont means clearing a defined set of hurdles: 3,041 training hours, a passing score on NPTE (National Physical Therapy Exam), plus a background history check once the applicant turns 18. Vermont regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)".

Budget $86 to get started, plus $84 at each renewal 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.

For physical therapists, the reciprocity picture is: PT Licensure Compact: 30+ member states.

Licensing Ease Score

C-
Licensing Ease Score
52/100
Physical Therapist · Vermont

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
3,041 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee C+
$86
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden C+
$42/yr
$84 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 Vermont

Education / Training Hours
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
3,041 hours
Exam Requirement
NPTE (National Physical Therapy Exam)
Required
Initial License Fee
$86
Renewal Fee
$84
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 Vermont licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Physical Therapist in Vermont? ▼
Vermont's requirements cover 3041 hours of education or training, the NPTE (National Physical Therapy Exam) exam, and an initial fee of $86. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Physical Therapist in Vermont? ▼
Certification as a physical therapist in Vermont means clearing the state's checklist: 3041 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Vermont licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Physical Therapist license to Vermont from another state? ▼
For physical therapists, the reciprocity landscape looks like this: PT Licensure Compact: 30+ member states. Many professions are also covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability between states. Contact the Vermont licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does Vermont require a background check for Physical Therapist licensing? ▼
Vermont does require a background check before issuing a physical therapist license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Physical Therapist in Vermont? ▼
To stay licensed as a physical therapist in Vermont, plan on 30 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $84.

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What to do with this physical therapist license

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

  • See how Vermont'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 Vermont's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Vermont overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Vermont 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.