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Anita Bemis-Dougherty, PT, DPT

Jun 3, 2020/Author

Anita Bemis-Dougherty, PT, DPT, is vice president of practice at APTA. She has been involved in APTA initiatives including clinical documentation and peer review; fall risk reduction and prevention; scope of practice; PT practice in acute care, the ICU, and the emergency department; revisions to the

Justin Elliott

Jun 3, 2020/Author

Justin Elliott is vice president of government affairs at APTA, where he has led the association's legislative, public policy, and political efforts on Capitol Hill since 2015. He has held several positions at APTA since joining the association in 2002, serving as APTA's director of state government

Supervision and Teamwork

PTs, PTAs, and students should understand requirements for supervision and teamwork.

Scholarships and Awards for Students

Jan 1, 2022/Article

See if you are eligible for these financial rewards for APTA student members.

Student Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

Jan 19, 2023/Article

Some APTA chapters and section have student special interest groups to increase involvement.

Licensure

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.

Justin Moore, PT, DPT

May 12, 2021/Author

Justin Moore is Chief Executive Officer of the American Physical Therapy Association.

APTA History

Since our founding in 1921, our association has moved us forward together, with a passion and commitment to transform lives and strengthen our profession.

Resources for PTAs

APTA has resources and information to support PTAs.

Resources for Early-Career PTs and PTAs

APTA has resources to support each #FreshPT and #FreshPTA as they start their careers.