October 2007

Features

• PTs Serving our Nation

  The physical therapists and physical therapist technicians in America's uniformed services come from all walks of life but share a common mission.

• 25 Emerging Leaders Recognized

  The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has recognized 25 members for its “Emerging Leader” award. The purpose of the award is to identify and honor one physical therapist (PT) or physical therapist assistant (PTA) from each component who has demonstrated extraordinary service early in his or her physical therapy career.

• It's Never Too Soon: Starting Early on a Successful Exit Plan

  Developing an exit strategy requires an objective, planning, and flexibility.

Columns and Departments

• Career Coach: Look Back to Look Forward

  <p>Your past holds keys to your future.</p>

• Ethics in Action: Something to Talk About

  <p>Use Ethics in Action scenarios to provoke thought and discussion.</p>

• Government Affairs: United We Stand, Divided We Fail

  Achieving Vision 2020 in the statehouses means personal involvement, contributing to state PACs, and commitment to chapters' legislative goals.

• Inside PT: Practice Settings, Career Paths, and Freedom

  This month, PT Magazine profiles physical therapists (PTs), physical therapist assistants (PTAs), and physical therapist technicians in a wide range of settings.

• PTA Viewpoint: Big State, Big Job

  The joys and challenges of providing patient care in Wyoming.

• This is Why: When Big Dogs Bite

  <p>Something to chew on.</p>

• Foundation News

  - Online Auction Opens October 16
  - Californian Wins Gold Rush Game
  - 20th Marquette Challenge Kicks Off at NSC
  - NSC Session Features Robotics
  - Make a Gift for the Future Of Physical Therapy

• Letters to the Editor

  The DPT: About the Patient

• News

  - Legislation and Regulation
  - Health Care Headlines
  - Study Snapshot
  - Members on the Move
  - Industry News