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Apr 1, 2020/Open Access
PTs and PTAs have an ethical responsibility to act in cases of suspected abuse of a family member, obligations clearly spelled out in the Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapist (4D) and the Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant (4D). NOTE: If you have an immediate question
Dec 14, 2021/Video
We know the power the therapist-patient relationship has in driving successful patient outcomes. What we don't frequently talk about is how those same relationships help us as providers.
APTA is the definitive source for standards of ethics and professionalism in the physical therapy profession.
Mar 9, 2020/News
Wondering whether you can provide PT services via telehealth during the COVID-19 outbreak?
Oct 1, 2021/Podcast
Defining moments can come more than once, a move to America, the birth of a baby, starting a practice, and a being thrown a curveball.
Jun 1, 2020/Article
As the country moves to reopen gradually, rules, regulations, policies, and recommendations are swiftly being amended, but valid concerns remain about how to safely run an outpatient facility during a pandemic.
Nov 2, 2021/News
Now open for enrollment: a special APTA program that enriches PTA knowledge in a specific area of care — and recognizes achievement.
Mar 26, 2025/Article
On March 24, APTA joined over a dozen other medical organizations in a letter urging Congress to avoid any cuts to Medicaid in the upcoming Budget Reconciliation package. The letter was sent on behalf of the Patient Access to Responsible Care Alliance, of which APTA is a member, and represents 4 million
Sep 17, 2025/Podcast
Listening Time — 18:59 Listen on Apple Listen on Castbox Listen on Spotify In this episode of the APTA Podcast, Justin Elliott, vice president of government affairs at APTA, and William Boissonnault, PT, DPT, DHSc, FAPTA, discuss APTA’s recent report on direct access to PT services.
Jul 9, 2025/News
APTA urges the insurer to revise the policy and has created a template letter for members to add their voices to the advocacy effort.