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APTA Fellowship in Higher Education Leadership Graduates Recognized

Nov 24, 2021/News

The 19 members of the 2021 class of fellows honed their leadership skills as the award-winning program approaches its 10th year.

Licensure

Licensure is managed by individual state regulatory boards and is required to practice as a PT or work as a PTA in the United States.

Physical Therapy in the News: January 2026

Feb 4, 2026/Article

"Physical Therapy in the News" is a monthly series that highlights recent media coverage of the profession and APTA members.

APTA-Backed PTA Supervision Legislation Is a Win-Win-Win

Nov 21, 2022/News

The bipartisan bill now in the Senate would replace the direct supervision requirement for private practice with general supervision.

Support for Education and Training for Psychological Safety In The Workplace

Jul 22, 2024/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Describes the association's position on education that promotes psychological safety within the workplace and learning environments.

Picture This

May 1, 2019/Column

A PT fails to see the naked truth.

Anita Bemis-Dougherty, PT, DPT

Jun 3, 2020/Author

Anita Bemis-Dougherty, PT, DPT, is vice president of practice at APTA. She has been involved in APTA initiatives including clinical documentation and peer review; fall risk reduction and prevention; scope of practice; PT practice in acute care, the ICU, and the emergency department; revisions to the

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, August 2021

Aug 18, 2021/Roundup

Members and the profession in the media, August 2021 edition.

International Physical Therapy Education

There's a lot to consider when deciding whether to earn a physical therapy degree outside of the United States.