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APTA is recruiting the next generation of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants — and we need your help. Learn how you can get involved in making a difference for the next generation.
A major factor influencing payment for physical therapist services is how the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services values and reimburses Current Procedural Terminology, or CPT, codes. CMS uses Relative Value Units, or RVUs, within the Resource-Based Relative Value Scale, or RBRVS, payment system
A Student Loan Benefit Available for APTA Members Federal borrowing limits have changed, and many DPT students will reach them before their program is paid for. As an APTA member, you have access to a rate reduction on Sallie Mae® student loans. You can receive a 0.50 percentage point interest rate reduction
Scorebuilders offers trusted exam preparation resources for PT and PTA students preparing for the National Physical Therapy Examination, including study guides, practice exams, review courses, flashcards, and digital learning tools.
Sep 8, 2026/Policies & Bylaws
HOD P07-26-08-04: The American Physical Therapy Association opposes unfair or deceptive acts or practices by payers and third-party intermediary entities, aka provider networks, preferred provider organizations, “Silent PPOs,” repricers, bill review entities, discount brokers, and any other term that
HOD P07-26-10-09: APTA believes that workforce sustainability is essential to ensuring societal access to physical therapist services across communities and care settings because supply and demand are fundamental to workforce sustainability.
Jul 19, 2024/Policies & Bylaws
The American Physical Therapy Association recognizes the American Physical Therapy Association Physical Therapy Political Action Committee as its political action committee pursuant to federal election laws and regulations.
Dec 2, 2025/CPG
Mar 5, 2026/CPG
Achieving cultural competence is a process, not an end point. Individuals and organizations should have an ongoing plan for improvement.
