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Financial Literacy and the New DPT Grad

Feb 1, 2017/Feature

Few recent graduates were exposed to classes in financial literacy while they were in school. Most educators think they should have been.

Documentation: Documentation of a Visit

Documentation of a visit, often called a daily note or treatment note, documents sequential implementation of the physical therapist plan of care.

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Caring for your patients and clients is your passion. Don't let a disciplinary action or malpractice lawsuit jeopardize your career and financial future.

A Closer Look at Falls and Falls Prevention

Sep 1, 2022/Feature

All older adults should be screened for risk of falling. With National Falls Prevention Awareness week happening in September, here's a recap of reasons why and resources to help PTs meet that standard.

The Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model

Mar 1, 2016/Column

A new Medicare payment initiative offers patients and PTs a bundle of opportunities.

APTA Outstanding Physical Therapist Assistant Educator Award

Awards

This award recognizes the importance of the role of physical therapist assistant educators in ensuring the continued provision of graduates who participate in the provision of high-quality physical therapist services.

Fall and Balance

Feb 1, 2020/Column

When patient confidentiality and broader need are in conflict.

Choosing Wisely: The Right Care at the Right Time

APTA is among the medical specialty societies to join the Choosing Wisely® Campaign in creating transparencies between health care providers and patients.

A Physical Therapy Profile: Demographics of the Profession, 2025

Dec 10, 2025/Report

This report from APTA provides a snapshot of the demographic makeup of the physical therapy workforce. It uses data from APTA's 2025 Physical Therapy Profile Survey, along with data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, and various other sources to describe

Component DEI Committees Reap Benefits

Jun 1, 2022/Feature

APTA's chapters, sections, and academies are responding to the association's encouragement to create DEI committees. Here are three examples.