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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
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.
Mar 26, 2020/News
Recommendations aimed at PTs in acute care settings who are providing care to patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19.
Jun 1, 2019/Column
Sometimes you need to walk away. But that's not all.
Mar 1, 2015/Column
When a mandate impedes best practice.
Awards
This award acknowledges an individual who has made significant contributions to physical therapy clinical education through excellence in clinical teaching, has served as a role model in clinical teaching, and has demonstrated expertise in at least one area of practice to which the clinical teaching
APTA's Media Corps members serve as a resource for journalists who are working on stories that involve physical therapy.
Stay up to date on coding and billing in physical therapy.
Tiffany Adams, PT, DPT, PhD, MBA, will deliver the seventh Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture on June 18 at 7 p.m. ET.
Jul 8, 2025/Podcast
Colleen Ward, PT, DPT, board-certified clinical specialist in cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapy, chats with three fellow APTA members about their experiences becoming board-certified clinical specialists.
