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Aug 1, 2025/Open Access
The Awards Committee and Awards Subcommittees are appointed by the APTA Board of Directors. The detailed charge outlining the roles and responsibilities of this committee is provided below.
APTA is an individual membership professional organization representing member physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students of physical therapy.
Jan 18, 2023/Roundup
A student PT helps in Ukraine, the potential of telerehab, PSA management and more in this month's collection of APTA members and the profession in the media.
Jun 21, 2024/News
Looking to expand your expertise in physical therapy? Time is running out to enroll in APTA’s comprehensive bundle of engaging lectures.
Jul 27, 2012/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA is committed to serving the needs of all people who require physical therapy and to meeting the needs of all its members.
Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House policy: APTA is committed to having a diverse and inclusive elected leadership team.
Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws
House policy: Clinical specialization in physical therapy is a voluntary and unrestricted process.
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA supports physical therapists applying for and being granted practice privileges in institutional settings.
Medicare permits general supervision of physical therapist assistants by physical therapists in all settings — except for outpatient private practice under Part B, which requires direct supervision.
Aug 23, 2017/Test & Measure
It is completed by health care professionals and can be applied to any patient with a suspected DVT.
