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Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan

Our association is guided by our strategic plan, which aligns with the mission statement and furthers APTA’s pursuit of our vision for the physical therapy profession.

Infectious Disease Control

Preventing infectious disease is everyone's responsibility. Know what you need to do.

Family Violence

Apr 1, 2020/Open Access

PTs and PTAs have an ethical responsibility to act in cases of suspected abuse of a family member, obligations clearly spelled out in the Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapist (4D) and the Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant (4D). NOTE: If you have an immediate question

Payment Under Workers' Compensation

Apr 27, 2020/Open Access

Workers' compensation is an important benefit that can be a lifeline for an injured employee. PTs and PTAs often have important roles to play in providing care under the program; but like any other payment system, it's important to understand how it works.

Medicare Opt-Out Advocacy

APTA supports legislation that allows Medicare beneficiaries to select the health professional of their choice through private contracting.

Professional Pulse

May 9, 2020/Magazine

APTA Leading the Way; PTJ Editors Choice; Student Focus; APTA Member Value

The Power of Speech

Sep 1, 2020/Column

Silence isn't always golden. But finding one's voice in the moment can be difficult.

Viewpoints

Sep 1, 2020/Column

View letters to the editor, online comments from readers, and responses to timely questions that APTA poses for member response.

Telehealth Considerations Today and After the Pandemic

Jul 1, 2020/Column

Best practice extends beyond the COVID-19 spotlight.

Food for Thought - and Action

Jul 1, 2020/Column

There's great power in seizing the moment.