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Transition DPT FAQs

The correct degree nomenclature for the professional (entry-level) and the postprofessional transition clinical doctorate is "DPT." In these FAQs, the nomenclature "postprofessional DPT " has been used to distinguish the DPT degree conferred upon completion of a transition program from the DPT conferred

APTA-Backed Bipartisan Legislation Aims to Help PTs Avoid Interruptions in Care

Mar 20, 2023/News

If enacted, PTs across the country would be allowed to secure substitute care for patients during an absence.

Serving Those Who Serve: Honoring Physical Therapy's Deep Ties to the Military

May 5, 2025/Article

From human performance teams to primary care PTs, discover six powerful stories showcasing the intersection of physical therapy and the armed forces.

A Deathly Silence

Oct 1, 2016/Column

Should a physical therapist tell a patient that she is terminally ill?

Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model

CJR is a payment model being tested for episodes of care related to total knee and total hip replacements (MS-DRG 469 and 470) under Medicare. One track of the CJR model qualifies as an Advanced APM under QPP.

A Direct Challenge

Oct 1, 2019/Column

When general supervision is legal but problematic.

Joined at the Hip

Feb 1, 2016/Column

Questions about some joint moves.

New Report Confirms Health Outcomes Are Improved When Virtual MSK Care Is Guided by a PT

Jun 5, 2024/Open Access

The independent evaluation supports APTA’s position that digital physical therapy services only be performed or directed by licensed PTs.

Again in 2021, PTJ Delivers On-Point Research

Dec 28, 2021/Roundup

A look back at the APTA scientific journal's top 10 for 2021.

Failure to Report

Jun 1, 2019/Column

Sometimes you need to walk away. But that's not all.