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APTA is the trusted leader for the physical therapy profession, representing more than 100,000 PTs, PTAs, and physical therapy students.

Employee Incentive: Student Loan Assistance

APTA has partnered with Highway Benefits to help private practice and physical therapy business owners easily offer tax-free educational assistance benefits, including employer student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement. As an APTA member, you'll receive a special discount of $500 off your one-time

Model Position Description for the ACCE/DCE: PT Program

Feb 27, 2018/Article

Review position descriptions and responsibilities for faculty of PT programs.

Documentation: Risk Management

Solid documentation can demonstrate that you met or exceeded the standard care and can help you mitigate your risks.

Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model

CJR is a payment model being tested for episodes of care related to total knee and total hip replacements (MS-DRG 469 and 470) under Medicare. One track of the CJR model qualifies as an Advanced APM under QPP.

CMS Sheds More Light on the PTA Modifier; APTA Updates Its Quick Guide

Mar 8, 2021/News

Expanded CMS resources include more examples. APTA revised its guide and offers additional insight.

Legendary Physical Therapist Advocate Clem Eischen Dies

Jan 12, 2021/News

Eischen's drive and creativity were instrumental in the passage of historic legislation to include outpatient PTs under Medicare Part B.

What Do You Know About PT and PTA Student Debt? Take Our Quiz

Apr 5, 2021/Open Access

APTA is raising awareness about debt burden and providing support through the APTA Financial Solutions Center.

Study: Home Health Physical Therapy Decreases Opioid Use After THA, TKA

Mar 31, 2021/Review

Researchers found that both physical and occupational therapy led to quicker discontinuation of opioids.

2021 Foundation Scholarship Awards Fuel Wide Range of Research Areas

Jul 6, 2021/News

Supported in part by APTA and its academies, the awards are an investment in promising physical therapy investigators.