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Admissions Process for Physical Therapist Assistant Education Programs

Applications need to be sent directly to the PTA programs.

Becoming a Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical therapist assistants are educated and licensed clinicians who provide care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Are you ready to be a PTA?

PTA to PT Career Transition

Becoming a PTA is not a "steppingstone" to becoming a PT. But approximately 10% of PTAs explore careers as PTs.

Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Advocacy

Support APTA's payment advocacy related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.

Locum Tenens in Medicare Advocacy

Patients shouldn't have to have their care interrupted, and PTs shouldn't be forced to suspend services during temporary absences.

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

Aug 1, 2019/Article

The compact creates a way for PTs and PTAs to practice or work in multiple states.

APTA Media Corps

APTA's Media Corps members serve as a resource for journalists who are working on stories that involve physical therapy.

Credentialed Clinical Trainers

Feb 7, 2025/Open Access

Below is a list of credentialed clinical trainers who are available to teach the Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program. Trainers with "(1,2)" behind their name are credentialed to teach both Level 1 and Level 2 courses. It is recommended that if there is more than one trainer in your area you contact

Changes to Accessing the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice

Effective Jan. 31, 2021, APTA is changing how some users access the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Structure for Components

Jan 14, 2021/Resource

APTA chapters and sections can use this framework create and maintain an effective DEI committee.