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This comprehensive position description was initially compiled in 1991 based on position descriptions provided by individual Academic Coordinators of Clinical Education (ACCEs) throughout the United States. This current version of the model position description was developed based upon Academic Coordinators/Directors
Nov 1, 2021/Policies & Bylaws
Board policy: Describes the role the association and its members will have with the World Confederation for Physical Therapy/World Physiotherapy.
Jul 22, 2024/Policies & Bylaws
House position: The physical therapist has oversight of all documentation regardless of the setting in which physical therapist services are provided and shall comply with jurisdictional documentation requirements.
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA supports physical therapists as part of the interdisciplinary team of licensed health services providers who deliver concussion management and rehabilitation.
House position: Describes the association's position on access and use of naloxone as it relates to physical therapy services.
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Sep 23, 2024/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Describes the association's position on education for physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students about trauma-informed care.
Oct 4, 2023/Policies & Bylaws
House position: States APTA's recommendation that education regarding Human Trafficking to Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, and Students.
Oct 25, 2023/News
If your practice is asked to participate in the online survey, do it: The updated data will help to inform payment.
May 1, 2025/Column
Learn more about pelvic health physical therapy, with Conner Murphy, SPT, interviewing Darla Cathcart, PT, DPT, PhD, president of APTA Pelvic Health.
