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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.
The premier program for PTAs to increase their knowledge and skill in a specific practice area and to recognize the PTA for their advanced proficiency in one or more areas of practice.
Aug 1, 2025/Feature
What PTs need to know about working with patients taking glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists.
Jun 1, 2024/Column
A PT finds meaning and purpose helping other cancer survivors.
Jan 1, 2018/Resource
This report presents data on the number of patients seen by therapists and the number of patient visits as a measure of productivity.
The correct degree nomenclature for the professional (entry-level) and the postprofessional transition clinical doctorate is "DPT." In these FAQs, the nomenclature "postprofessional DPT " has been used to distinguish the DPT degree conferred upon completion of a transition program from the DPT conferred
APTA members can watch the House of Delegates livestream.
Nov 1, 2025/Feature
Meet the seasoned leaders, emerging trailblazers, and outstanding students who are driving the profession forward.
Nov 1, 2025/Column
APTA President Kyle Covington, PT, DPT, PhD, recalls a memorable patient encounter in this issue’s column.
Jan 21, 2022/News
The changes, many of which could affect PTs, will begin April 13. Now's the time to prepare.
