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Appropriate Use of Designations

May 22, 2026/Open Access

House position: APTA's 2016 House of Delegates amended the position HOD P06-19-51-57 to limit the use of abbreviated designations after a physical therapist's or physical therapist assistant's name.

Final 2025 MA Rule Includes More Prior Authorization Scrutiny

May 8, 2024/News

Medicare Advantage plans will be required to analyze prior authorization requirements' impact on health equity.

Top APTA News Articles of 2024

Jan 2, 2025/News

Here are five of the most popular articles viewed by your peers in 2024.

Terminology for Communication About People With Disabilities

Jul 22, 2024/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Physical therapy practitioners have an obligation to provide nonjudgmental care to all people who need it.

Standards of Practice for Physical Therapy

Sep 24, 2024/Policies & Bylaws

House standard: The physical therapy profession is committed to transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience.

Physical Therapist Assistant Median Income

May 1, 2018/Resource

Salary data for PTAs by geographic region, employment setting, years of experience, highest earned academic degree, and sex.

Quick Guide to Using Virtual Check-Ins by PTs

Jan 1, 2021/Article

As of Jan. 1, 2021, CMS permanently allows PTs in private practice and facility-based settings to render virtual check-ins (HCPCS code G2251) under Medicare.

APTA Membership Model Task Force

Jul 15, 2026/Open Access

The APTA Membership Model Task Force provides strategic advice, recommendations, and counsel to the APTA Board of Directors.

Dorothy E. Baethke-Eleanor J. Carlin Award for Excellence in Academic Teaching

Awards

This award is for clinical or academic educators who have been actively engaged for a minimum of 5 years in entry or advanced levels of formal education for upcoming physical therapy professionals.

Audit Committee

Jun 22, 2026/Open Access

The Audit Committee is appointed by the APTA Board of Directors. The detailed charge outlining the roles and responsibilities of this committee is provided below.