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American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education

May 29, 2025/Policies & Bylaws

This policy outlines the purpose and structure of American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education.

Guidelines: Commitment of Students and Clinicians to Patients, Clients, Society, and the Profession

Aug 20, 2020/Policies & Bylaws

House guideline: APTA supports students, PTs, and PTAs expressing their commitment to patients, clients, society, and the profession with an oath or pledge.

Legal and Ethical Expectations for Clinical Education

Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Outlines expectations to provide clinical education that complies with legal and ethical standards for patient and client management, is consistent with the association's positions and promotes professional development.

APTA, AOTA, ASHA Joint Statement on Habilitation and Rehabilitation Benefit Design

Feb 10, 2021/Resource

APTA, AOTA, and ASHA developed a resource for public and private insurers, employers, and consumers to evaluate the appropriateness of rehabilitation and habilitation benefit design.

Health Information Technology and Patient Privacy

PTs and PTAs need to have a solid understanding of health IT privacy laws and regulations, as well as policies designed to improve patient access to their own records. This includes HIPAA as well as requirements related to information blocking and interoperability.

Chapters and Sections

APTA's chapters and sections are at the heart of what makes our community so strong and vibrant. Chapters in all 50 states and the District of Columbia create crucial regional connections that can fuel legislative and practice advancements, while sections provide opportunities to pursue specific interests

Motor Neurone Disease: Assessment and Management [NG42]

Jul 23, 2019/CPG

Recommendations to improve care from the time of diagnosis, and covers information and support, organisation of care, managing symptoms and preparing for end of life care.

A Journey Out of Pain and Addiction and a PT’s Crucial Role

Jul 25, 2019/Podcast

US Army Master Sergeant (Retired) Justin Minyard’s recounts the injuries he received during a rescue attempt during 9-11 attacks at the Pentagon, and then while on a mission in Afghanistan—and then what happened afterward: with multiple fusions and other surgeries, the intense pain, and his eventual

Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System

Jun 14, 2019/Open Access

PECOS supports the Medicare Provider and Supplier enrollment process by allowing registered users to securely and electronically submit and manage Medicare enrollment information.

Physical Therapist Ownership And Operation Of Physical Therapy Services

Aug 29, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA supports and encourages physical therapist ownership and operation of physical therapy services.