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How to Get a Physical Therapist License in Idaho (2026)
In brief
Physical Therapist licensure in Idaho 2026: PT Compact privilege, Idaho Board of Medicine endorsement, and 2026 compensation benchmarks for Boise and Meridian.
Steps at a glance
Confirm PT Compact eligibility
Idaho is a PT Compact member. PTs with an active home-state Compact license can obtain Idaho Compact Privilege at ptcompact.org, 1-3 business days.
Submit NPTE verification (endorsement path)
For non-Compact applicants, request FSBPT send NPTE scores to the Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses. Minimum score 600.
Submit endorsement application and fees
Apply via the Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses portal. Application fee approximately $80. Include license verifications from all prior states.
Background check
State background check required. Results typically 2-3 weeks.
In this article
Idaho is a PT Compact member with a straightforward endorsement process through the Bureau of Occupational Licenses. Boise's rapid population growth has created strong PT demand, St. Luke's Health System and Saint Alphonsus/Trinity Health are the two largest employers in the Treasure Valley. Idaho has no state income tax on wages, adding a net compensation advantage.
Idaho PT license at a glance
- Issuing board: Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses, Physical Therapy Licensure Board
- PT Compact member: Yes
- Compact Privilege processing: 1-3 business days
- Endorsement processing: 5-7 weeks
- Application fee: ~$80
- Jurisprudence exam: Not separately required
Idaho PT compensation 2026
| Setting | Median Base | Sign-On Range |
|---|---|---|
| Outpatient / ortho (Boise) | $78,000 | $5,000-$12,000 |
| Acute care hospital | $88,000 | $8,000-$16,000 |
| SNF / sub-acute rehab | $84,000 | $5,000-$14,000 |
| Home health | $86,000 | $5,000-$12,000 |
| Travel PT (13-week) | $96,000 + housing stipend | — |
Where PT demand is highest in Idaho
Treasure Valley (Boise/Meridian/Nampa): St. Luke's Health System (flagship Boise, largest health system in Idaho), Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center (Trinity Health). Fastest-growing metro in the state. Idaho Falls / Eastern Idaho: Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, RCMC Medical Center. Coeur d'Alene / North Idaho: Kootenai Health, strong outpatient ortho and sports market.
Bottom line
Idaho's no-income-tax environment, Compact membership, and Treasure Valley's rapid growth create strong total compensation. St. Luke's is expanding aggressively and running structured PT recruitment. Rural Idaho positions carry NHSC loan repayment eligibility.
Related: PT License Florida 2026, Healthcare Recruiting in Idaho 2026.
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