MEMBERSHIP & LEADERSHIP  
 
  Membership & Leadership Home
 
  APTA Leadership
   Board of Directors
   Component Leadership
   House of Delegates
   Governance Review
   Committees
   Elections & Nominations
   Policies & Bylaws
 
  Chapters & Sections
 
  Honors & Awards
 
  International Affairs
 
  Join APTA (or Renew)
 
  Member Benefits & Services
   APTA Communities
   Endorsed Member Benefits
   Endorsed Products
   Facility Challenge
   Member Directory
   Mentoring Program
   Speakers Bureau
 
  Minority Affairs
 
  New Professionals
 
  PTAs
 
  Students
   Current Students
   Prospective Students
   Recent Graduates
 
  Women's Initiatives
            
 

Print this page

 
About APTAFind a PTJoin/RenewJob BankStoreEventsMy APTA
Membership & Leadership


12 Great Reasons to Be a Member!

How Will APTA Membership Jump-Start Your Career?

1. Enjoy significant members-only savings on APTA's products, services, and conferences.

2. Explore new topics and research you won't find in the classroom through podcasts, newsletters, and more.

3. Get solid advice from people who have been in your shoes through APTA's mentoring programs.

4. Find the right job—studies have shown that when they have the option, employers prefer to hire APTA members.

5. Become involved in professional issues and debates by participating in the Student Assembly and student special-interest groups.

6. Stay current through News Now, PT in Motion, PTJ Online, Student Assembly Pulse, and other publications.

7. Connect with students, educators, and clinicians now and build lifelong contacts and friendships you can rely on for years.

8. Explore APTA's 18 special-interest sections now and know exactly where your interests lie when you embark on your new career.

9. Build leadership skills and make a difference—take on active volunteer roles in the Student Assembly and your state chapter.

10. Protect your future with APTA-endorsed plans and programs for professional liability, education loans, and more.

11. Save 50% upon graduating when you convert to PT or PTA membership—APTA's graduation gift to you.

12. Do your part to ensure the best possible future for the profession. APTA is the voice of physical therapy, actively representing the profession on Capitol Hill, in state legislatures, and with regulators.

APTA Membership will open new doors for you and give you access to the people and resources that you need to get ahead in your education—and throughout your career. It's easy to see how you can get off to a good start with APTA on your side. Becoming a member is the best investment you can make in your education and your career. Join APTA today!

Join/Renew

 

[Last updated: 01/21/10 | Contact: membershipdevelopment@apta.org]


 
1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-1488
703/684-APTA (2782) * 800-999-2782 * 703/683-6748 (TDD)
703/684-7343 (fax)
 
All contents © 2010 American Physical Therapy Association. All Rights Reserved.DisclaimerPrivacy PolicyTerms & Conditions