{"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":"2026-02-27T13:37:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T19:37:37","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><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"false\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/hc.heartbeat.ai\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/uploads\/2026\/02\/physical-therapy-license-lookup-575c68ed.png.webp\" alt=\"54413\" \/><\/p>\n<h1>Physical therapist license lookup by state<\/h1>\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_65 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\" >What&rsquo;s 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\" title=\"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\" title=\"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_verification_shouldnt_eat_your_day\" title=\"Framework: The \u201cCapture + Move On\u201d Rule: verification shouldn\u2019t eat your day\">Framework: The \u201cCapture + Move On\u201d Rule: verification shouldn\u2019t eat your day<\/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\" title=\"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\" title=\"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_FSBPT_%E2%86%92_state_portal\" title=\"Step 2: Route to the correct licensing authority (FSBPT \u2192 state portal)\">Step 2: Route to the correct licensing authority (FSBPT \u2192 state portal)<\/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\" title=\"What changes across states (so you don\u2019t get stuck)\">What changes across states (so you don\u2019t 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\" title=\"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_fast_compliant\" title=\"Name mismatch playbook (fast, compliant)\">Name mismatch playbook (fast, compliant)<\/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_%E2%80%9Cfields_to_log%E2%80%9D_every_time\" title=\"Step 4: Capture the same \u201cfields to log\u201d every time\">Step 4: Capture the same \u201cfields to log\u201d 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\" title=\"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\" title=\"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_%E2%80%9CFields_to_capture%E2%80%9D_standard_use_for_every_state\" title=\"Part A: \u201cFields to capture\u201d standard (use for every state)\">Part A: \u201cFields to capture\u201d standard (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_internal_links\" title=\"Part B: State navigation directory (internal links)\">Part B: State navigation directory (internal links)<\/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\" title=\"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\" title=\"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\" title=\"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\" title=\"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\" title=\"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\" title=\"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\" title=\"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\" title=\"1) Standardize your capture fields in your ATS\/CRM\">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_intake_pre-start\" title=\"2) Use a two-pass cadence (intake + pre-start)\">2) Use a two-pass cadence (intake + pre-start)<\/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\" title=\"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_Measurement_instructions_required\" title=\"4) Measurement instructions (required)\">4) Measurement instructions (required)<\/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\" title=\"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\" title=\"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\" title=\"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\" title=\"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\" title=\"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\" title=\"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\" title=\"What if I can\u2019t find the PT in the state portal?\">What if I can\u2019t 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\" title=\"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\" title=\"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\" title=\"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 for recruiters verifying PTs across states who 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 by state, and \u201cquick checks\u201d can quietly eat your day if you don\u2019t standardize what you capture.<\/p>\n<p>Scope note: PT licenses are state-based. Your job here is to <strong>log status and identifiers<\/strong> from official sources and route exceptions. Don\u2019t interpret what a status \u201cmeans\u201d 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 licensing authority portal to confirm a PT\u2019s license status, capture identifiers and dates, and record the source and timestamp for your recruiting file.<\/dd>\n<dt>Key Insight<\/dt>\n<dd>\u201cBy state\u201d matters: the fastest workflow is a consistent capture template plus 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_verification_shouldnt_eat_your_day\"><\/span>Framework: The \u201cCapture + Move On\u201d Rule: verification shouldn\u2019t eat your day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Verification is a workflow problem. The \u201cCapture + Move On\u201d rule keeps you fast:<\/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 is\u2026 you won\u2019t resolve every edge case in the moment. You\u2019ll route edge cases to an exception queue (or credentialing\/compliance) so recruiting motion doesn\u2019t stall.<\/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 practice (or the state tied to the job). If the candidate lists multiple states, verify the job state first, then the candidate\u2019s home state if needed for context.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Route_to_the_correct_licensing_authority_FSBPT_%E2%86%92_state_portal\"><\/span>Step 2: Route to the correct licensing authority (FSBPT \u2192 state portal)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t trust random \u201cboard lookup\u201d pages from search results. Use the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) directory to identify the correct licensing authority for that state, then open the authority\u2019s official license verification\/lookup page (or the authority contact page if verification is not public).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open the FSBPT licensing authority directory.<\/li>\n<li>Select the state you need.<\/li>\n<li>Use the authority\u2019s official lookup\/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\u2019t get stuck)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Search inputs:<\/strong> some portals prefer license number; others are name-first and return many matches.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deep links:<\/strong> some portals don\u2019t allow stable record URLs; record portal name + authority name when needed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Update timing:<\/strong> renewals and new issuances may not appear immediately; route to exceptions instead of stalling.<\/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:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>License number<\/strong> (best when the candidate provides it)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Full legal name<\/strong> (watch hyphens, suffixes, middle initials)<\/li>\n<li><strong>City\/county<\/strong> filters (when available)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the portal returns multiple matches, don\u2019t guess. Confirm identity using secondary fields (address, license type, issue date) or request the license number.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Name_mismatch_playbook_fast_compliant\"><\/span>Name mismatch playbook (fast, compliant)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Try the candidate\u2019s name with and without middle initial.<\/li>\n<li>Try hyphenated\/previous last names if the candidate mentions a change.<\/li>\n<li>Try removing suffixes (Jr., III) if the portal is strict.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you still can\u2019t confirm identity, request the license number and re-run the lookup.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Capture_the_same_%E2%80%9Cfields_to_log%E2%80%9D_every_time\"><\/span>Step 4: Capture the same \u201cfields to log\u201d every time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Standardization is what makes this scalable across states. For every verification, capture:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>State<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>License number<\/strong> (or the portal\u2019s unique identifier)<\/li>\n<li><strong>License type<\/strong> (PT vs PTA; temporary if shown)<\/li>\n<li><strong>License status<\/strong> (record the exact wording as displayed; do not paraphrase)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Issue date<\/strong> and <strong>expiration\/renewal date<\/strong> (if displayed)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Public action link\/flag present<\/strong> (yes\/no only; do not interpret)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Source<\/strong> (URL if stable; otherwise portal name + authority name)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Timestamp<\/strong> (date\/time you checked)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Required definition (for consistency):<\/strong> <strong>License status<\/strong> = the exact standing label shown by the state licensing authority at the time of lookup (for example, \u201cActive\u201d, \u201cInactive\u201d, \u201cExpired\u201d, \u201cLapsed\u201d, \u201cSuspended\u201d). Record it verbatim; do not interpret.<\/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>Create a short exception queue with clear triggers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No record found (possible name mismatch, recent issuance, portal lag, or wrong authority)<\/li>\n<li>Status label is unclear for your start window (record it; escalate)<\/li>\n<li>Multiple matches and you can\u2019t confirm identity<\/li>\n<li>Portal blocks deep links, times out, or requires repeated CAPTCHA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Goal: keep recruiting steps moving while exceptions get resolved in parallel.<\/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>This is the DIRECTORY_TABLE uniqueness hook: a copy\/paste-ready verification table plus a lightweight \u201cby state\u201d navigation directory for fast routing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Part_A_%E2%80%9CFields_to_capture%E2%80%9D_standard_use_for_every_state\"><\/span>Part A: \u201cFields to capture\u201d standard (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 not available<\/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 is before 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>\u201cLink\/flag present: yes\/no\u201d (no interpretation)<\/td>\n<td>Any link\/flag appears (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_internal_links\"><\/span>Part B: State navigation directory (internal links)<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. If you maintain state-specific pages or anchors, replace these with the exact state URLs\/anchors.<\/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 use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fsbpt.org\/Free-Resources\/Licensing-Authorities-Contact-Information\">FSBPT licensing authority contacts<\/a>) to reach the correct state portal.<\/p>\n<p>Entity check: This workflow references <strong>FSBPT<\/strong> for authority routing and is designed for a <strong>physical therapist<\/strong> verification file that logs <strong>license status<\/strong>. If you\u2019re using <strong>Heartbeat.ai<\/strong> for outreach, keep verification notes separate from contact data fields to avoid mixing 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 \u201cCapture + Move On.\u201d 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 \u201cno link\/flag shown\u201d).<\/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 fields and proceed to next pipeline step.<\/li>\n<li><strong>5\u20137:<\/strong> Proceed, but add a follow-up task for a second check closer to start date.<\/li>\n<li><strong>0\u20134:<\/strong> Route to exception queue (credentialing\/compliance) and keep recruiting motion going.<\/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 templates are built for speed: get missing identifiers without sounding like you\u2019re auditing the candidate. 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\u2019s the license number as it appears on the state portal? I\u2019m 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\u2019m running the state lookup and I\u2019m 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\u2019ll 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\u2019m verifying your [State] PT license for the role we discussed. I\u2019m not seeing a clean match in the portal yet\u2014can you text me your license number and the name on file? I\u2019ll 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 use the official lookup path.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Logging the wrong person due to common names.<\/strong> If you can\u2019t confirm identity with secondary fields, request the license number and re-run the lookup.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Not recording the status label verbatim.<\/strong> \u201cLooks active\u201d isn\u2019t a defensible note. Record the exact <strong>license status<\/strong> wording and the timestamp.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mixing PT and PTA records.<\/strong> Many portals show both. Confirm license type before you log it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Letting verification stall submittals.<\/strong> If you can\u2019t 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\/flag exists and escalate. Do not interpret or advise.<\/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>Create a dedicated \u201cLicense Verification\u201d note template with the same fields every time (state, license number, status label, dates, source, timestamp). This reduces back-and-forth and makes handoffs clean.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Use_a_two-pass_cadence_intake_pre-start\"><\/span>2) Use a two-pass cadence (intake + pre-start)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Do a first pass at intake (to catch obvious issues) and a second pass closer to start date (to catch renewals\/expirations). This keeps your early pipeline fast while still protecting the placement.<\/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\u2019t try to bypass portal controls. Instead:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ask the candidate for the license number (fastest).<\/li>\n<li>If your policy allows, ask the candidate to share a screenshot or PDF of their license details for identity matching, then still log the official portal check when available.<\/li>\n<li>Use the authority contact path from FSBPT to confirm the correct lookup method.<\/li>\n<li>Schedule a re-check window and keep the candidate moving on interviews, references, and availability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Measurement_instructions_required\"><\/span>4) Measurement instructions (required)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Measure this by\u2026 tracking your verification workflow 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>Operational target: reduce exception and re-check rates 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. Always follow your organization\u2019s 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\u2019s 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\u2019s 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 (issue\/expiration), source (URL or portal\/authority name), 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\u2019t 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\u2019t 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\/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\u2019s 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 and 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. Connect with Ben on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ben-m-argeband-2427a8a3\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Article\",\"about\":[\"physical therapist\",\"license status\",\"FSBPT\"],\"author\":{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"jobTitle\":\"Founder & CEO of Heartbeat.ai\",\"name\":\"Ben Argeband\"},\"headline\":\"Physical Therapist License Lookup by State (Recruiter Workflow + Directory)\",\"inLanguage\":\"en\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/state-license-lookups\/physical-therapy-license-lookup\/\",\"@type\":\"WebPage\"},\"publisher\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Heartbeat.ai\"}}<\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It\u2019s state-based. 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