New Professionals are physical therapists in their first 5 years of practice. We've designed special resources and events just for you to get your career started on the right path. Watch for them throughout the year online and in print!

• Career Starter Dues
• Perspectives Magazine - Just for You!
  Get Involved: Join the Editorial Advisory Group
• Job Search Resources
• Debt Management Resources
• Student/New Graduate Employment Agreements
• FSBPT Jurisdictional Licensure Reference Guide
• Review Your Member Benefits

Gain a New Perspective
Perspectives Magazine, APTA's publication just for New Professionals, is now available online! Check out the September 2009 edition. Be sure to share your perspectives once you've read it.

Build Your Career Event at the Combined Sections Meeting in San Diego
The next Build Your Career event will be held at CSM 2010 in San Diego, CA, on Thursday, February 18 from 7-8 pm. Experienced physical therapists from a variety of backgrounds will be on hand to discuss career paths in each of APTA's 18 special-interest sections, including orthopedics, pediatrics, education, home health, research, neurology, private practice, and more. Nearly 100 New Professionals attended the Build Your Career event at the Combined Sections Meeting in Las Vegas. Click here to view photos from previous events.

Make the Most of Your Membership!
Find a Mentor: Our Members Mentoring Members program
Find Your Direction: Career Management resources
Get Certified: 8 areas of specialist certifications
Get Hooked: Hooked on Evidence, our database of research evidence on the effectiveness of physical therapy interventions
Jobs, Jobs, Jobs!: Our online career center
Advance Your Skills: Sign up for the Advanced Clinical Practice Series
Stay Alert: Keep up with the latest legislative and regulatory developments
Start Your Own Practice: References and Resources for New PTs
Get Involved: Join any of 18 specialty sections or a corresponding chapter