APTA is a community of more than 85,000 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students who care about the future of physical therapy, just like you.
APTA membership provides benefits that can help you stay up to date on advancements in the profession, enhance your academic knowledge, ace your clinical rotations, connect with special interest groups and chapters, and save money on products and services.
Click through the tabs above for an overview of the ways APTA membership serves you, or see a full list of APTA student benefits.
Not a member? Join today! (Members: Renew your membership!)
With each new member, APTA grows stronger. To request membership information for you, a friend, a colleague, or a student, contact APTA's Member Services department at 800/999-2782, ext 3395, or e-mail memberservices@apta.org.
APTA understands the unique demands and experiences physical therapy students encounter on the road to graduating and obtaining licensure. Take a look at resources designed for students of physical therapy:
Open Door: Full text articles from health care journals and magazines.
PTJ: Cutting edge research and case reports.
Guide to Physical Therapist Practice: The essential resource for daily practice. The online Guide includes enhanced features you won't find in your textbook.
See a full list of APTA student benefits. Questions? Contact memberservices@apta.org for additional assistance.
APTA offers a plethora of scholarships, grants, and award opportunities via APTA, local chapters, specialty sections, and other sources.
When applying for scholarships and other opportunities, remember to pay special attention to deadlines, qualifications, and your confidence (you can do it!).
Also, discover new ways to manage your finances.
See a full list of APTA student benefits. Questions? Contact memberservices@apta.org for additional assistance.
There are many ways and levels of student involvement. Find out which way works best for you. Get in The Loop!
Also, learn more about your student leaders, and consider running for a position yourself!
See a full list of APTA student benefits. Questions? Contact memberservices@apta.org for additional assistance.
Your main focus may not be on employment yet, but it's a good idea to start looking at the types of opportunities available in your desired area. Prepare yourself by looking at helpful information on clinical research, resume building, and post-grad jobs.
Red Hot Jobs: APTA Career Center
Career Management
Read different Perspectives
Career Starter Dues Program
See a full list of APTA student benefits. Questions? Contact memberservices@apta.org for additional assistance.