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Physical therapist assistants are educated and licensed clinicians who provide care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Are you ready to be a PTA?
Aug 21, 2023/Perspective
Federal agencies have changed how they think about the comments they receive. It's in the profession’s best interest to respond to those changes.
Sep 22, 2021/Statement
While APTA recognizes telehealth as a component of physical therapist practice, we challenge any reference to physical therapy by technology companies, products, or applications for products that are not directed and delivered by a physical therapist.
Apr 24, 2019/Article
Interprofessional education and collaborative practice resources provide information on various topics that may inform curriculum development and clinical education, as well as offer other opportunities available to physical therapy educators and clinicians.
May 6, 2020/News
CMS representatives say hospitals could opt for a process to designate outpatients' homes as "temporary expansion locations" to allow for remote care.
Mar 31, 2020/News
CMS has announced "sweeping" temporary changes that give a nod to the potential for true telehealth by PTs even though regulatory barriers still prevent that from happening. Could it be a sign of more to come?
Mar 1, 2017/Feature
A growing body of evidence reinforces the value of physical therapy for this patient population. PTs are getting the word out-to the public and their peers.
VA and TRICARE are major health systems in which PTs and PTAs play a major role. APTA can help you understand how they work.
Feb 27, 2024/Resource
MIPS performance is measured across four categories – cost, quality, improvement activities, and promoting interoperability.
The improvement activities performance category of MIPS measures participation in activities that improve clinical practice.
