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August 19, 2026

Call for Nominations for the

Fall Election 2026

APTA Kansas is now accepting nominations for the Fall Elections of 2026. The committee is always looking for high-quality candidates dedicated to the field of physical therapy and promoting, advancing, and advocating for our profession on both a state and national level.

 

This Fall, the Committee is seeking nominations for two APTA Kansas delegates with the runner-up being an alternate delegate.

 

Per the APTA, a Delegate’s role is as follow: “The House (of Delegates) shall speak and act on behalf of the membership, making decisions on issues that may have far-reaching implications for the association and for the profession of physical therapy. At its annual meeting, the House shall establish association policies and positions for the profession, create and amend the bylaws and standing rules, and recommend future action on behalf of the profession. The House also elects national leaders, including the APTA Board of Directors and APTA Nominating Committee members, through APTA National Elections.”

 

As a reminder, any PT or PTA wishing to run for Delegate must have been a member of the APTA without lapses for two years.

 

The delegate position is a two-year commitment and the alternate delegate is a one-year commitment.

 

Nominations may be submitted using the link below and are due no later than 11:59 p.m. on September 15th. Anyone meeting the criteria may be nominated by others or may nominate themselves if they are willing to serve in this essential capacity in our state’s professional organization.
 
Fall 2026 Nomination Form
 

If there are any questions regarding the nomination process, please submit these to Matthew Obermeier at [email protected].

 

Thank you in advance for your dedication to our profession.

 

Matthew Obermeier

APTA KS Nominating Committee Chair 
 

Nominations are due Sept 15, 2026!

 

February 16, 2026

Dear Kansas Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants,

We’re excited to announce that as of December 1, 2025, Kansas is officially active in the Physical Therapy Compact (PT Compact)! This means that clinicians who hold a Compact privilege can now begin practicing in Kansas without needing a separate Kansas license.

See this web page to learn more about how this process works: https://ptcompact.org/process-and-requirements/

To learn more about eligibility, participating states, and associated fees, visit www.ptcompact.org.

 

Key Details for Kansas Licenses

• Current Kansas License Holders

If you already hold an active Kansas PT or PTA license, you’re grandfathered in.

➡️ No fingerprinting is required at this time to participate in the Compact.

• New Kansas License Applicants

Any individual applying for an initial Kansas PT or PTA license will be required to complete fingerprinting as part of the licensing process.

• Lapsed Licenses

If your Kansas license has lapsed and you need to reinstate it, you will be required to complete fingerprinting again before becoming eligible for Compact participation.

 

Fees & State Variations

Compact privilege fees vary by state. Kansas' fees—and all other participating state fees—are listed on the PT Compact website.

Please visit www.ptcompact.org for the most current information.

We’re thrilled to join the PT Compact and help make multi-state practice easier, faster, and more efficient for physical therapists and assistants nationwide. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

 

Warm regards,

Jennifer Caswell, PT, DPT

APTA-Kansas Legislative Chair

[email protected]

Contact APTA KS

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Warrenville, IL 60555

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