Aug 1, 2012/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Outlines role of the APTA as an advocate for full inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of community life and within the profession of physical therapy.

Feb 12, 2020/Article

PTs have all the training and skills necessary to provide diagnosis and treatment without a physician’s referral and without arbitrary restrictions.

May 3, 2020/Article

CMS has specific regulations that impact direct access services in hospital-based outpatient settings.

May 4, 2020/Article

Medicare beneficiaries can go directly to physical therapists without a referral or visit to a physician.

Dec 11, 2019/Article

Starting a private physical therapy practice is a major decision that requires considerable preparation and a significant commitment.

PTs are using a variety of cash-based practice models to meet their patients' needs.

PTs are part of the collaborative care team at SNFs.

Some PTs add travel to the benefits of a physical therapy career.

Virtual reality is an emerging area of physical therapy.

Cultural competence isn't a destination; it's a journey that never stops.