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PTAs are crucial members of the physical therapy profession, with a proud history and a promising future.
We are building a community of passionate physical therapist assistants!
The PTA Council is helping to lead the way and provides connections for PTA members.
We offer numerous resources and opportunities to support you in your career.
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Half a century ago, the first physical therapist assistants (PTAs) entered the workforce. Their roles, numbers, and participation within APTA have grown steadily. (This article is updated from an earlier story published in a 2004 issue of APTA's PT: Magazine
PTs, PTAs, and students should understand requirements for supervision and teamwork.
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Understand the basics behind supervision of PTAs under Medicare.
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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Danielle Anderson, PT, DPT, DSc, recently received NASA's Silver Snoopy Award for her dedication to providing clinical care to astronauts and supporting research on optimizing human performance during and post-spaceflight.
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Julian L. Magee, PT, DPT, ATC, delivered the fifth Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Physical Therapy on June 13.
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Discover the pressing need for translating research findings into practical clinical applications within the field of physical therapy.
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By joining forces with other stakeholders, we can collectively work toward enhancing the overall quality of health care and public health outcomes.