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Jul 28, 2021/Podcast
In this podcast, APTA members Rebekah Griffith, PT, DPT, Carleen Jogodka, PT, DPT, and Lisa TenBarge, PT, DPT, discuss the evolving role of the PT in the emergency department — and what that may look like going forward.
Mar 1, 2024/News
Lynda Woodruff, PT, PhD, an educator and trailblazer in the physical therapy profession, died at her home on March 20. The APTA lifetime member was 70.
Check out the following resources about the APTA Flash Action Strategy.
Dec 2, 2025/CPG
Mar 5, 2026/CPG
Learn about the differences in the three types of Veterans Affairs Community Care programs.
The short answer is that no exceptions allow PTs to bypass these requirements.
Regardless of the relationship a physical therapist chooses to have with payers, it is essential to practice in compliance with all laws and regulations.
Physical therapists sometimes find that the restrictions placed on their services by third-party payers interfere with their ability to help patients reach their goals.
Achieving cultural competence is a process, not an end point. Individuals and organizations should have an ongoing plan for improvement.