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Finding My Way: “I Took a Leap”

Nov 20, 2017/Perspective

Becca Fung didn't receive any interdisciplinary instruction in DPT school. Now it's what she does for a living. In this episode of "Finding My Way," Becca describes how she made a bold career leap, with a lot of support from her network of mentors. "Finding My Way" is a podcast series that explores the

Free Webinar for PTAs Focuses on the Value of APTA Membership

Apr 10, 2017/News

Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) have a critical role to play—both in health care and in APTA. That's why the association is reaching out to all PTAs to show how APTA membership can improve their patient care, enhance their careers, and bring them closer to their professional peers. Coming Wednesday,

Pain Management

The CDC recommends safe alternatives like physical therapy to manage most pain.

PTA APP Application Process and Requirements

Learn about the application process and requirements for APTA's PTA Advanced Proficiency Pathways program.

Proposed DMEPOS Rule Could Benefit Rural Areas

Nov 3, 2020/Review

The planned changes also include efforts to streamline benefit classification and pricing decisions.

Advancing Equal Pay and Pay Transparency

The gender wage gap in health care is a persistent issue with women earning less than men across various health care professions, even after accounting for factors like education and experience. While the gap has narrowed in some areas, it remains significant and contributes to lower lifetime earnings

Cultural Competence and Cultural Humility

Sep 23, 2024/Policies & Bylaws

House position: The Association supports the practice of cultural competence and cultural humility in all aspects of clinical practice, education, and research.

Position Paper: Expanded Telehealth Access Act of 2023

Mar 22, 2024/Position Paper

This position paper outlines APTA's support of the Expanded Telehealth Access Act that would add PTs and PTAs in private practice, and facility-based outpatient therapy settings as permanent authorized providers of telehealth under the Medicare program.

Harmonic Emergence

Oct 1, 2015/Feature

APTA's 2015 class of Emerging Leaders set high goals for themselves and the profession.

Model Position Description for the ACCE/DCE: PTA Program

Feb 27, 2018/Article

View model descriptions of faculty in PTA programs.