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Tips for Adopting Direct Access in Your Practice

May 3, 2020/Article

Achieving direct access has been a major initiative for APTA and its chapters. While it has been achieved in some form across the country, APTA continues to advocate for unrestricted direct access everywhere. Physical therapists should take advantage of the opportunities provided by direct access.

Achieving Cultural Competence

Jan 15, 2020/Open Access

Achieving cultural competence is a process, not an end point. Individuals and organizations should have an ongoing plan for improvement.

Defining Cash Practice

May 24, 2020/Article

The term “cash practice” can be confusing because it is often used to describe a variety of physical therapy business models.

Cash Practice: Considerations for Going Out of Network

May 24, 2020/Article

Will in-network patients continue to visit your practice if you implement and out-of-network model? Here are some things to consider.

Tips for Starting a Practice

Dec 11, 2019/Article

Starting a private physical therapy practice is a major decision that requires considerable preparation and a significant commitment.

American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education Recognition

Aug 31, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Recognition of the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) as the accrediting agency of physical therapy residency and fellowship education programs.

Best Practice in Mentoring in Physical Therapy

Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Provides information on best practice for mentoring colleagues, physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students, postprofessional students, residents and fellows.

Physical Therapist Assistant Median Income

May 1, 2018/Resource

Salary data for PTAs by geographic region, employment setting, years of experience, highest earned academic degree, and sex.

Physical Therapist Assistant Licensure by State

Jan 1, 2021/Resource

This data includes the number of PTA licenses issued, as reported by FSBPT, per 100,000 people in each state.

Designation of Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, or Both Disabilities as a Medically Underserved Population

Jun 3, 2015/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Describes the designation of individuals with intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities, or both, as a medically under-served population.