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Dec 6, 2018/Position Paper
We support and advocate for physical therapist to be part of the solution to the opiod epidemic.
CMS is moving toward payment based on quality rather than quantity. Alternative payment models are at the forefront.
Jun 2, 2020/Article
PTs should consider several factors before engaging in nutrition and diet services.
May 3, 2020/Article
Achieving direct access has been a major initiative for APTA and its chapters. While it has been achieved in some form across the country, APTA continues to advocate for unrestricted direct access everywhere. Physical therapists should take advantage of the opportunities provided by direct access.
Sep 13, 2017/Policies & Bylaws
House position: An individual physical therapist’s scope of practice is influenced by professional, jurisdictional, and personal scopes of practice.
May 1, 2018/Resource
Salary data for PTs by geographic region, employment setting, years of experience, highest earned academic degree, and sex.
Jan 1, 2018/Resource
APTA surveyed association members to compile a demographic profile for PTs. A new demographic survey is in development.
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House guideline: Provides guidelines and describes aspects of the clinical partner site, the site coordinator of clinical education, and the clinical instructor that are necessary to promote excellence in clinical education.
Aug 12, 2020/Policies & Bylaws
House standard: Outlines and describes the code of ethics for physical therapists.
Hospitals are recognizing the benefits of physical therapy services in the emergency department.