Find therapy jobs and state license requirements near you
Official, free tools for searching therapy jobs and licensing rules by state, plus this site’s own state-by-state pages. None of these sites is affiliated with this guide.
Quoted from official pages checked November 12, 2026. Confirm current requirements and dates on those sites. This page is not legal advice and does not guarantee eligibility, certification, or licensure.
License requirements by state
The U.S. Department of Labor’s CareerOneStop License Finder states: “License requirements vary by state. You can search in any state for an occupation or job title, a license name, or a state agency that oversees licensing.” Search for occupational therapist, physical therapist, or speech-language pathologist and choose your state.
On this site: the state and territory directory (OT and PT boards), the SLP board directory, CE requirements by state, and the new state hubs. Moving or working across state lines: licensure compacts.
Job searches
- CareerOneStop’s Job Finder states: “All postings are screened and vetted by the National Labor Exchange”. You can search by keyword and location.
- USAJOBS, “The Federal Government's official employment site”, lists federal openings, including VA therapy jobs. Its overview says to create a profile first, then search. Federal qualification rules are on federal therapy jobs.
Before you accept an offer
- Confirm the license or permit you need in that state, and how long it takes: after the exam and temporary permits.
- For short assignments away from home, read travel vs local jobs.
- Compare settings on work settings and pay data on pay and outlook.