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Locum Tenens Basics

Locum tenens allows a PT to bring in another licensed PT to treat Medicare patients and bill Medicare through the practice provider number.

Coronavirus Update: November 2

Nov 2, 2022/Roundup

APTA long COVID clinical summary, prevalence of long COVID symptoms, importance of handwashing, and more.

At the PHE's End, Still No Clarity on Facility-Based Use of Telehealth

May 11, 2023/News

APTA met with HHS staff, who said guidance could be delayed. Until then, PTs in certain settings should be cautious about using telehealth.

State Legislative Update, 2023: PT Compact, Improved Direct Access, and More

Mar 1, 2023/Roundup

It's looking like a busy year for state legislatures, with the potential for some good news for the profession. Now's your chance to help.

Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Cuts Coming in January. Is Help on the Way?

Dec 14, 2023/News

A new bipartisan bill provides full relief to the 3.4% cuts, but nothing can happen until Congress comes back from recess.

Proposed FY '25 SNF and IRF Rules: Payment Increases, Tougher SNF Enforcement

Apr 5, 2024/Review

SNFs must wait for a separate final rule on staffing requirements; IRFs avoid — for now — a transfer change that could mean reductions.

Physical Therapy Workforce Data

Access data on salaries, demographics, and other physical therapy workforce information.

Addressing Social Determinants of Health

Jul 1, 2019/Feature

Health is affected by far more than the presence or absence of health care. PTs and PTAs can help improve the health of populations by using a wide array of strategies.

Defining Moment: From PT to Patient

Feb 1, 2025/Column

How becoming the patient changed the clinical perspective of this clinician.

2022 APTA House of Delegates Motions Posted

May 25, 2022/News

The House will consider 22 motions during upcoming virtual and in-person meetings.