{"id":54414,"date":"2026-02-01T13:16:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T19:16:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/healthcare\/physical-therapy-license-lookup\/"},"modified":"2026-08-31T05:34:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T10:34:57","slug":"physical-therapy-license-lookup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/physical-therapy-license-lookup\/","title":{"rendered":"Physical Therapist License Lookup by State (Recruiter Workflow + Directory)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"article-last-updated\"><strong>Last updated:<\/strong> August 31, 2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>By Ben Argeband, Founder &amp; CEO of Heartbeat.ai<\/strong> \u2014 Directory + checklists.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">What\u2019s on this page:<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\r\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/physical-therapy-license-lookup\/#Who_this_is_for\" >Who this is for<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/physical-therapy-license-lookup\/#Quick_Answer\" >Quick Answer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/physical-therapy-license-lookup\/#Framework_the_%E2%80%9CCapture_Move_On%E2%80%9D_rule\" >Framework: the &#8220;Capture + Move On&#8221; rule<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/physical-therapy-license-lookup\/#Step-by-step_method\" >Step-by-step method<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/physical-therapy-license-lookup\/#Step_1_Start_with_the_hiring_state\" >Step 1: Start with the hiring state<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/physical-therapy-license-lookup\/#Step_2_Route_to_the_correct_licensing_authority\" >Step 2: Route to the correct licensing authority<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/physical-therapy-license-lookup\/#What_changes_across_states_so_you_dont_get_stuck\" >What changes across states (so you don&#8217;t get stuck)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/physical-therapy-license-lookup\/#Step_3_Run_the_physical_therapist_license_lookup_using_the_best_identifier_you_have\" >Step 3: Run the physical therapist license lookup using the best identifier you have<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/physical-therapy-license-lookup\/#Name_mismatch_playbook\" >Name mismatch playbook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/physical-therapy-license-lookup\/#Step_4_Capture_the_same_fields_every_time\" >Step 4: Capture the same fields every time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/physical-therapy-license-lookup\/#Step_5_Route_exceptions_instead_of_stalling_the_req\" >Step 5: Route exceptions instead of stalling the req<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/physical-therapy-license-lookup\/#Micro-Asset_Diagnostic_Table\" >Micro-Asset: Diagnostic Table<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/physical-therapy-license-lookup\/#Part_A_Fields_to_capture_use_for_every_state\" >Part A: Fields to capture (use for every state)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/physical-therapy-license-lookup\/#Part_B_State_navigation_directory\" >Part B: State navigation directory<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/physical-therapy-license-lookup\/#Micro-Asset_Weighted_Checklist\" >Micro-Asset: Weighted Checklist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/physical-therapy-license-lookup\/#Micro-Asset_Outreach_Templates\" >Micro-Asset: Outreach Templates<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/physical-therapy-license-lookup\/#Template_1_SMS_missing_license_number\" >Template 1: SMS (missing license number)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/physical-therapy-license-lookup\/#Template_2_Email_multiple_matches_in_portal\" >Template 2: Email (multiple matches in portal)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/physical-therapy-license-lookup\/#Template_3_Voicemail_no_record_found_yet\" >Template 3: Voicemail (no record found yet)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/physical-therapy-license-lookup\/#Common_pitfalls\" >Common pitfalls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/physical-therapy-license-lookup\/#How_to_improve_results\" >How to improve results<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/physical-therapy-license-lookup\/#1_Standardize_your_capture_fields_in_your_ATSCRM\" >1) Standardize your capture fields in your ATS\/CRM<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/physical-therapy-license-lookup\/#2_Use_a_two-pass_cadence\" >2) Use a two-pass cadence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/physical-therapy-license-lookup\/#3_If_the_portal_is_slow_blocked_or_CAPTCHA-heavy_stay_compliant\" >3) If the portal is slow, blocked, or CAPTCHA-heavy, stay compliant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/physical-therapy-license-lookup\/#4_Measure_the_workflow_not_just_the_outcome\" >4) Measure the workflow, not just the outcome<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/physical-therapy-license-lookup\/#Legal_and_ethical_use\" >Legal and ethical use<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/physical-therapy-license-lookup\/#Evidence_and_trust_notes\" >Evidence and trust notes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/physical-therapy-license-lookup\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/physical-therapy-license-lookup\/#Is_a_PT_license_national_or_state-based\" >Is a PT license national or state-based?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/physical-therapy-license-lookup\/#What_should_I_record_from_a_state_PT_lookup\" >What should I record from a state PT lookup?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/physical-therapy-license-lookup\/#What_if_the_portal_shows_multiple_matches_for_the_same_name\" >What if the portal shows multiple matches for the same name?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/physical-therapy-license-lookup\/#What_if_I_cant_find_the_PT_in_the_state_portal\" >What if I can&#8217;t find the PT in the state portal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/physical-therapy-license-lookup\/#Can_I_interpret_a_license_status_or_public_action_note_for_eligibility\" >Can I interpret a license status or public action note for eligibility?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/physical-therapy-license-lookup\/#Next_steps\" >Next steps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/physical-therapy-license-lookup\/#About_the_Author\" >About the Author<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_this_is_for\"><\/span>Who this is for<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This hub is built for recruiters who verify physical therapists across multiple states and need a fast, defensible way to confirm a record, log <strong>license status<\/strong>, and keep the req moving. PT licensure is state-based, portals vary widely, and a &#8220;quick check&#8221; can quietly consume your afternoon if you don&#8217;t standardize what you capture.<\/p>\n<p>Scope note: your job here is to <strong>log status and identifiers<\/strong> from official sources and route exceptions to the right team. This is not a place to interpret what a status means clinically or legally.<\/p>\n<p><strong>On this page<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#quick-answer\">Quick Answer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#framework\">Framework<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#step-by-step-method\">Step-by-step method<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#micro-asset-diagnostic-table\">Micro-Asset: Diagnostic Table<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#micro-asset-weighted-checklist\">Micro-Asset: Weighted Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#micro-asset-outreach-templates\">Micro-Asset: Outreach Templates<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#evidence-and-trust-notes\">Evidence and trust notes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faqs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"quick-answer\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Answer\"><\/span>Quick Answer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<dl>\n<dt>Core Answer<\/dt>\n<dd>Use each state&#8217;s licensing authority portal to confirm a PT&#8217;s license status, capture identifiers and dates, and record the source and timestamp for your recruiting file.<\/dd>\n<dt>Key Insight<\/dt>\n<dd>The state-by-state part is what trips people up. The fastest workflow pairs a consistent capture template with an exception queue for mismatches, missing records, or unclear statuses.<\/dd>\n<dt>Best For<\/dt>\n<dd>Recruiters verifying PTs across states.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Compliance &amp; Safety<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This method is for legitimate recruiting outreach only. Always respect candidate privacy, opt-out requests, and local data laws. Heartbeat does not provide medical advice or legal counsel.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 id=\"framework\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Framework_the_%E2%80%9CCapture_Move_On%E2%80%9D_rule\"><\/span>Framework: the &#8220;Capture + Move On&#8221; rule<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Verification is a workflow problem before it&#8217;s a compliance problem. The &#8220;Capture + Move On&#8221; rule keeps you moving:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Capture<\/strong> the minimum set of fields that makes your file defensible and your handoffs clean.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Move on<\/strong> immediately after capture, unless you hit a defined exception.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The trade-off: you won&#8217;t resolve every edge case in the moment. Edge cases get routed to an exception queue, or to credentialing\/compliance, so the rest of your recruiting motion doesn&#8217;t stall waiting on one portal.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"step-by-step-method\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-by-step_method\"><\/span>Step-by-step method<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Start_with_the_hiring_state\"><\/span>Step 1: Start with the hiring state<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>PT licenses are state-based. Start with the state where the candidate will actually practice, or the state tied to the job requisition. If a candidate lists multiple states, verify the job state first, then the home state only if it matters for context.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Route_to_the_correct_licensing_authority\"><\/span>Step 2: Route to the correct licensing authority<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Don&#8217;t trust random &#8220;board lookup&#8221; pages that surface in a general search. The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy maintains a directory of member licensing authorities that helps you identify the correct board for a given state, then link out to that authority&#8217;s official verification or contact page.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open the FSBPT licensing authority directory.<\/li>\n<li>Select the state you need.<\/li>\n<li>Follow the authority&#8217;s official lookup or verification instructions to reach the correct portal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_changes_across_states_so_you_dont_get_stuck\"><\/span>What changes across states (so you don&#8217;t get stuck)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Search inputs:<\/strong> some portals prefer a license number; others are name-first and return long lists of matches.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deep links:<\/strong> some portals don&#8217;t support stable record URLs, so you&#8217;ll want to note the portal name plus the authority name instead.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Update timing:<\/strong> renewals and new issuances don&#8217;t always appear immediately. Route to your exception process instead of waiting it out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Run_the_physical_therapist_license_lookup_using_the_best_identifier_you_have\"><\/span>Step 3: Run the physical therapist license lookup using the best identifier you have<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For a <strong>physical therapist license lookup<\/strong>, the cleanest match usually comes from one of these, roughly in order of reliability:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>License number<\/strong> \u2014 best when the candidate provides it upfront<\/li>\n<li><strong>Full legal name<\/strong> \u2014 watch for hyphens, suffixes, and middle initials<\/li>\n<li><strong>City or county filters<\/strong> \u2014 useful when a portal supports them<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the portal returns multiple matches, don&#8217;t guess based on a similar name. Confirm identity with a secondary field \u2014 address, license type, issue date \u2014 or just ask the candidate for the license number.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Name_mismatch_playbook\"><\/span>Name mismatch playbook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Try the name with and without a middle initial.<\/li>\n<li>Try hyphenated or previous last names if the candidate has mentioned a name change.<\/li>\n<li>Try removing suffixes like Jr. or III if the portal search is strict about exact matches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If none of that resolves it, ask for the license number directly and re-run the search.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Capture_the_same_fields_every_time\"><\/span>Step 4: Capture the same fields every time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Standardizing your capture fields is what makes this workflow scale across dozens of states without becoming a mess. For every verification, log:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>State<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>License number<\/strong> (or the portal&#8217;s unique identifier)<\/li>\n<li><strong>License type<\/strong> (PT vs. PTA; note if it&#8217;s temporary)<\/li>\n<li><strong>License status<\/strong> \u2014 record the exact wording shown; don&#8217;t paraphrase<\/li>\n<li><strong>Issue date<\/strong> and <strong>expiration\/renewal date<\/strong>, if displayed<\/li>\n<li><strong>Public action link or flag present<\/strong> \u2014 yes\/no only, no interpretation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Source<\/strong> \u2014 URL if stable, otherwise portal name plus authority name<\/li>\n<li><strong>Timestamp<\/strong> \u2014 the date and time you ran the check<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Working definition:<\/strong> <strong>License status<\/strong> means the exact standing label shown by the state licensing authority at the time of your lookup \u2014 for example, &#8220;Active,&#8221; &#8220;Inactive,&#8221; &#8220;Expired,&#8221; &#8220;Lapsed,&#8221; or &#8220;Suspended.&#8221; Record it verbatim. Don&#8217;t interpret it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Route_exceptions_instead_of_stalling_the_req\"><\/span>Step 5: Route exceptions instead of stalling the req<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Build a short exception queue with clear triggers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No record found \u2014 could be a name mismatch, recent issuance, portal lag, or the wrong authority entirely<\/li>\n<li>Status label unclear relative to your start window \u2014 record it, then escalate<\/li>\n<li>Multiple matches you can&#8217;t confidently narrow down<\/li>\n<li>Portal blocks deep links, times out, or keeps throwing CAPTCHAs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The goal is to keep the recruiting steps moving while exceptions get resolved in parallel, not to freeze the pipeline until every field is perfect.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"micro-asset-diagnostic-table\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Micro-Asset_Diagnostic_Table\"><\/span>Micro-Asset: Diagnostic Table<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A copy\/paste-ready verification table, plus a lightweight state-by-state navigation directory for fast routing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Part_A_Fields_to_capture_use_for_every_state\"><\/span>Part A: Fields to capture (use for every state)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"table-scroll\" style=\"overflow:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;width:100%\">\n<table class=\"separated-content\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>What you need<\/th>\n<th>Where to get it<\/th>\n<th>What to record (copy\/paste)<\/th>\n<th>Escalate when<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Correct authority + portal path<\/td>\n<td>FSBPT licensing authority directory<\/td>\n<td>Authority name + portal name (and URL if stable)<\/td>\n<td>Link is dead, redirects, or lookup is unavailable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Identity match<\/td>\n<td>State lookup results<\/td>\n<td>License number + name as displayed<\/td>\n<td>Multiple matches with similar names<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>License status<\/td>\n<td>State lookup detail page<\/td>\n<td>Status label verbatim + timestamp<\/td>\n<td>Status label is unclear for work eligibility<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dates<\/td>\n<td>State lookup detail page<\/td>\n<td>Issue date + expiration\/renewal date (if shown)<\/td>\n<td>Expiration falls before the projected start date<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Public action link\/flag present<\/td>\n<td>State lookup detail page<\/td>\n<td>&#8220;Link\/flag present: yes\/no&#8221; (no interpretation)<\/td>\n<td>Any link\/flag appears \u2014 route to credentialing\/compliance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Audit trail<\/td>\n<td>Your ATS\/CRM note<\/td>\n<td>Source URL or portal name + authority name + timestamp<\/td>\n<td>Portal uses session URLs or blocks deep links<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Part_B_State_navigation_directory\"><\/span>Part B: State navigation directory<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Use this to jump to the state hub, then follow the official authority links from there.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-scroll\" style=\"overflow:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;width:100%\">\n<table class=\"separated-content\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>States (jump list)<\/th>\n<th>States (jump list)<\/th>\n<th>States (jump list)<\/th>\n<th>States (jump list)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">Alabama<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">Alaska<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">Arizona<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">Arkansas<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">California<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">Colorado<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">Connecticut<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">Delaware<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">Florida<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">Georgia<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">Hawaii<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">Idaho<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">Illinois<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">Indiana<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">Iowa<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">Kansas<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">Kentucky<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">Louisiana<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">Maine<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">Maryland<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">Massachusetts<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">Michigan<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">Minnesota<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">Mississippi<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">Missouri<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">Montana<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">Nebraska<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">Nevada<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">New Hampshire<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">New Jersey<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">New Mexico<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">New York<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">North Carolina<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">North Dakota<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">Ohio<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">Oklahoma<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">Oregon<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">Pennsylvania<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">Rhode Island<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">South Carolina<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">South Dakota<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">Tennessee<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">Texas<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">Utah<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">Vermont<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">Virginia<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">Washington<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">West Virginia<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">Wisconsin<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">Wyoming<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">District of Columbia<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">U.S. Territories<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong> The links above route you to the Heartbeat state hub. From there, use the official authority links, or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fsbpt.org\/Free-Resources\/Licensing-Authorities-Contact-Information\">FSBPT licensing authority contacts<\/a> page, to reach the correct state portal.<\/p>\n<p>Entity note: this workflow references <strong>FSBPT<\/strong> for authority routing and is built for a <strong>physical therapist<\/strong> verification file that logs <strong>license status<\/strong>. If you&#8217;re using <strong>Heartbeat.ai<\/strong> for outreach, keep verification notes separate from contact data fields so you don&#8217;t mix sourcing data with compliance notes.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"micro-asset-weighted-checklist\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Micro-Asset_Weighted_Checklist\"><\/span>Micro-Asset: Weighted Checklist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Use this to decide how much time to spend before you &#8220;Capture + Move On.&#8221; Score each item 0\u20132 and total it.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2 points:<\/strong> Candidate provided the license number for the hiring state.<\/li>\n<li><strong>2 points:<\/strong> Portal returns a single match with exact name alignment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>2 points:<\/strong> Status label is clear and current (record verbatim).<\/li>\n<li><strong>1 point:<\/strong> Issue\/expiration dates are visible and align with your start window.<\/li>\n<li><strong>1 point:<\/strong> No public action link\/flag is shown (record &#8220;no link\/flag shown&#8221;).<\/li>\n<li><strong>0 points:<\/strong> Portal blocks deep links, times out, or requires repeated CAPTCHA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Interpretation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>8\u201310:<\/strong> Log the fields and move to the next pipeline step.<\/li>\n<li><strong>5\u20137:<\/strong> Proceed, but add a follow-up task for a second check closer to the start date.<\/li>\n<li><strong>0\u20134:<\/strong> Route to the exception queue and keep the rest of the process moving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"micro-asset-outreach-templates\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Micro-Asset_Outreach_Templates\"><\/span>Micro-Asset: Outreach Templates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These are built for speed \u2014 getting a missing identifier without making the candidate feel audited. Keep it short and specific.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Template_1_SMS_missing_license_number\"><\/span>Template 1: SMS (missing license number)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Hi [Name] \u2014 quick admin check for your [State] PT license. What&#8217;s the license number as it appears on the state portal? I&#8217;m logging license status + dates for the file. \u2014 [Your Name]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Template_2_Email_multiple_matches_in_portal\"><\/span>Template 2: Email (multiple matches in portal)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Subject:<\/strong> Quick verification detail for your [STATE] PT license<\/p>\n<p>Hi [Name], I&#8217;m running the state lookup and I&#8217;m seeing more than one match. Can you confirm the exact name on your license and the city listed (or send the license number)? Once I match it, I&#8217;ll log the license status and move you forward. Thanks, [Signature]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Template_3_Voicemail_no_record_found_yet\"><\/span>Template 3: Voicemail (no record found yet)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Hi [Name], this is [Your Name]. I&#8217;m verifying your [State] PT license for the role we discussed. I&#8217;m not seeing a clean match in the portal yet \u2014 can you text me your license number and the name on file? I&#8217;ll update the record and keep things moving.<\/p>\n<p>Need to reach PTs faster, not just verify them? See <a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/provider-contact-data\/physical-therapist-contact-data\/\">physical therapist contact data<\/a> and then <a href=\"https:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/signup\">start free search &amp; preview data<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_pitfalls\"><\/span>Common pitfalls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Using the wrong portal.<\/strong> Some states route PT licensing under broader departments. Start from FSBPT to identify the correct authority, then follow the official lookup path.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Logging the wrong person due to common names.<\/strong> If secondary fields don&#8217;t confirm identity, request the license number and re-run the lookup.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Not recording the status label verbatim.<\/strong> &#8220;Looks active&#8221; isn&#8217;t a defensible note. Record the exact <strong>license status<\/strong> wording plus the timestamp.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mixing PT and PTA records.<\/strong> Many portals show both credential types in the same search. Confirm license type before logging anything.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Letting verification stall submittals.<\/strong> If you can&#8217;t confirm quickly, route it and keep the candidate moving through the rest of your workflow.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interpreting disciplinary language.<\/strong> Log whether a public action link or flag exists and escalate. Don&#8217;t interpret or advise on it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_improve_results\"><\/span>How to improve results<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Improvement here means fewer re-checks, fewer mismatches, and faster time-to-submittal without sloppy files.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Standardize_your_capture_fields_in_your_ATSCRM\"><\/span>1) Standardize your capture fields in your ATS\/CRM<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Build a dedicated &#8220;License Verification&#8221; note template with the same fields every time: state, license number, status label, dates, source, timestamp. It cuts down on back-and-forth and keeps handoffs clean between recruiters.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Use_a_two-pass_cadence\"><\/span>2) Use a two-pass cadence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Run a first pass at intake to catch obvious issues, and a second pass closer to the start date to catch renewals or expirations. This keeps your early pipeline fast while still protecting the placement later.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_If_the_portal_is_slow_blocked_or_CAPTCHA-heavy_stay_compliant\"><\/span>3) If the portal is slow, blocked, or CAPTCHA-heavy, stay compliant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Don&#8217;t try to bypass portal controls. Instead:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ask the candidate for the license number \u2014 usually the fastest path.<\/li>\n<li>If your policy allows it, ask for a screenshot or PDF of the license for identity matching, but still log the official portal check when it becomes available.<\/li>\n<li>Use the authority contact path from FSBPT to confirm the correct lookup method for that state.<\/li>\n<li>Schedule a re-check window and keep the candidate moving on interviews, references, and availability in the meantime.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Measure_the_workflow_not_just_the_outcome\"><\/span>4) Measure the workflow, not just the outcome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Track verification as a simple funnel in a team sheet:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Checks started<\/strong> (count per week)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Checks completed<\/strong> (count per week)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exception rate<\/strong> = exceptions routed \/ checks started, per 100 checks started<\/li>\n<li><strong>Re-check rate<\/strong> = re-checks performed \/ checks completed, per 100 checks completed<\/li>\n<li><strong>Median time per check<\/strong>, using a start\/stop timestamp in your notes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A reasonable operational target is reducing exception and re-check rates over time by improving identifier capture (license number first) and by routing to the correct authority consistently.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal_and_ethical_use\"><\/span>Legal and ethical use<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This page is operational guidance for legitimate recruiting outreach and verification logging. It is not legal advice and not scope-of-practice advice. Follow your organization&#8217;s credentialing policy, respect opt-outs, and comply with applicable privacy and data laws in the jurisdictions where you operate.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"evidence-and-trust-notes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evidence_and_trust_notes\"><\/span>Evidence and trust notes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Authority routing reference: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fsbpt.org\/Free-Resources\/Licensing-Authorities-Contact-Information\">FSBPT licensing authority contacts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>How Heartbeat.ai evaluates sources, updates, and corrections across resource content: <a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/trust-methodology\/\">trust methodology and editorial standards<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Related hub: <a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">state license lookups resource pillar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_PT_license_national_or_state-based\"><\/span>Is a PT license national or state-based?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s state-based. Verify in the state where the PT will practice, or where they claim licensure, and log the license status and identifiers from that state&#8217;s licensing authority portal.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_record_from_a_state_PT_lookup\"><\/span>What should I record from a state PT lookup?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Record state, license number (or portal identifier), license type, license status label verbatim, dates shown, source, and the timestamp of your check.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_the_portal_shows_multiple_matches_for_the_same_name\"><\/span>What if the portal shows multiple matches for the same name?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Don&#8217;t guess. Ask for the license number or confirm the exact name and city on file, then re-run the lookup and log the matched record.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_I_cant_find_the_PT_in_the_state_portal\"><\/span>What if I can&#8217;t find the PT in the state portal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Route it to your exception queue and keep the candidate moving. Common causes are name formatting differences, recent issuance or renewal lag, or using the wrong authority portal for that state.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_interpret_a_license_status_or_public_action_note_for_eligibility\"><\/span>Can I interpret a license status or public action note for eligibility?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. Log the license status exactly as displayed and escalate to credentialing\/compliance for interpretation under your organization&#8217;s policy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Next_steps\"><\/span>Next steps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Pick the hiring state, route to the correct authority using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fsbpt.org\/Free-Resources\/Licensing-Authorities-Contact-Information\">FSBPT<\/a>, then run your <strong>physical therapist license lookup<\/strong> and log the standard fields.<\/li>\n<li>If you need a state starting point, use the <a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/\">state license lookups hub<\/a> and follow the official authority links.<\/li>\n<li>If you also need to reach PTs faster, review <a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/provider-contact-data\/physical-therapist-contact-data\/\">physical therapist contact data<\/a>, then <a href=\"https:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/signup\">start free search &amp; preview data<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Author\"><\/span><b>About the Author<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/author\/ben-argeband\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ben Argeband<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the Founder and CEO of Swordfish.ai and Heartbeat.ai. With deep expertise in data and SaaS, he has built two successful platforms trusted by over 50,000 sales and recruitment professionals. Ben&#8217;s mission is to help teams find direct contact information for hard-to-reach professionals and decision-makers, providing the shortest route to their next win. 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