By using this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies. To find out more visit our privacy policy.
Includes articles, courses, and CPGs. Unlimited access for APTA members.
Jun 3, 2020/Author
Kara Gainer was director of regulatory affairs at APTA from 2017-2021. She has extensive knowledge and experience working on policies related to Medicare, Medicaid, health care reform, and provider billing and reimbursement. Before joining the association in 2017, she was a health care consultant with
Brad Cooper, PT, MSPT, ATC, MBA, is the founder of the Catalyst Coaching Institute, which provides the only wellness coach certification (CWC) to earn the approval of the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy, the National Athletic Trainers Association, the National Consortium for the Credentialing
PTs, PTAs, and students should understand requirements for supervision and teamwork.
Licensure is managed by individual state regulatory boards and is required to practice as a PT or work as a PTA in the United States.
May 12, 2021/Author
Justin Moore is Chief Executive Officer of the American Physical Therapy Association.
Since our founding in 1921, our association has moved us forward together, with a passion and commitment to transform lives and strengthen our profession.
APTA has resources and information to support PTAs.
APTA has resources to support each #FreshPT and #FreshPTA as they start their careers.
Jun 16, 2022/Test & Measure
The Optimal Screening for Prediction of Referral and Outcome-Yellow Flag (OSPRO-YF) is an assessment tool designed to help orthopedic physical therapy clinicians screen patients and clients for psychosocial distress.
Apr 29, 2022/Test & Measure
The Response to Stress Questionnaire measures stressor or domain-specific coping and involuntary responses to stress.