{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":null,"board_email":"See board website","board_fax":"N/A (contact by phone)","board_mailing_address":"See board website","board_name":"Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure \u2014 PT","board_parent_org":"Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision","board_phone":"(405) 962-1400","board_physical_address":"See board website","board_source_url":"https://www.okmedicalboard.org/","board_url":"https://www.okmedicalboard.org/","canonical_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/oklahoma-pt","ce_requirements_url":"https://www.okmedicalboard.org/physical_therapists#professional-development","common_delays":[{"description":"Failure to complete the fingerprinting process promptly after receiving the service code can delay the application by weeks.","title":"Incomplete Background Checks"},{"description":"The Board cannot issue a license without the notarized Evidence of Status form and supporting ID documents.","title":"Missing Evidence of Status"},{"description":"The Physical Therapy Advisory Committee only meets quarterly; applications must be complete well in advance of meeting dates for review.","title":"Committee Meeting Schedule"},{"description":"Transcripts not sent directly from the institution or missing graduation dates will cause processing holds.","title":"Transcript Delays"}],"compact_member":false,"compact_name":"PT Compact (Physical Therapy Licensure Compact)","compact_privilege_fee":"N/A","created_at":"2026-04-09T17:05:33.955658+00:00","credential_type":"PT, DPT","description":"Apply for a Oklahoma Physical Therapist credential. 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