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PTCAS, the physical therapist centralized application service provided by APTA, allows you to apply to multiple physical therapist education programs with one application and set of resources.
APTA is invested in the future of the physical therapy profession. One of the most important facets of that investment is our relationship with HOSA—Future Health Professionals. We're honored to work with HOSA and its locally based advisors to nurture and inspire students interested in health professions
Jul 29, 2022/PDF
Federal agencies oversee the creation and modification of a wide range of health care-related regulations, including those around payment. You can help regulators gain an expert understanding of the impact their rules on patients, providers, and systems by drafting a personalized comment letter.
Mar 1, 2018/Magazine
PTs Must Demonstrate Their Value
Dec 18, 2017/Perspective
While some programs do not require applicant interviews, for the schools that do, the interview is an important component of the admissions process.
Mar 1, 2020/Article
The PDGM is not intended to be used to make treatment or staffing decisions that reduce or compromise patient care.
Jul 16, 2020/Podcast
Brian de Castro didn't fit the profile of someone likely to find himself in a life-and-death battle with COVID-19. His entire family got the virus and recovered quickly, but the 39-year-old who was in good health, is required two weeks on a ventilator. Physical therapy was key to his recovery.
Jun 25, 2017/News
"The greatest challenge to the value of physical therapy is unwarranted variation."
Apr 24, 2020/Podcast
APTA hosted experts in physical therapy and public health to discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on the United States, including how the pandemic interacts with existing geographic, economic, racial, and age-related health disparities. Speakers explored the roles the physical therapy community can play
Jun 1, 2022/Feature
A 2021 report outlined a vision of excellence in physical therapy education. What's needed next is action to realize it.