October 01, 2026
APTA Kansas is pleased to present the Proposed Slate of Candidates for the 2026 Election for your consideration. Prepared by the Nominating Committee, this slate brings together members who have stepped forward to help lead our chapter and advance physical therapy across Kansas.
Delegate
Tommy Van Towle, PT, DPT, MBA
Denise Bruschi, PT, CMPT
Jennifer Celso, PT, MPT, DPT, PhD, Board Certified Pelvic & Women's Health Specialist
Lorna Jarrett, PTA, DHSc
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
