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Licensure

Licensure is managed by individual state regulatory boards and is required to practice as a PT or work as a PTA in the United States.

Not at Home With This Decision

Oct 1, 2017/Column

A PTA has questions about a patient's best interest and a PT's motivation.

All Things Traveling PTs With WanderlustsPTs Cofounders – # XChangeSA

Nov 29, 2018/Podcast

We chat with the cofounders of WanderlustPTs to talk about being a traveling PT and PTA.

Defining Moment: They’re Number One

Dec 1, 2017/Podcast

Daryl Menke, PT, DPT, describes how a PT and an inaugural PTA class experience personal and professional growth.

PTAs: Start Your Journey to Advanced Proficiency

Nov 2, 2021/News

Now open for enrollment: a special APTA program that enriches PTA knowledge in a specific area of care — and recognizes achievement.

Student Experience in Times of COVID-19

Mar 26, 2021/Podcast

Two PT students share their experiences in the times of COVID-19. We also talk about mental health and stress — all of which aren’t new to PT and PTA students but may be different or heightened due to the pandemic.

Outstanding PT Student and PTA Student Awards

This award identifies a student member with exceptional overall accomplishments and contributions to APTA and the physical therapy profession.

PTAs Shaping What’s Next: Board Eligibility and the Future of Leadership

Dec 16, 2025/Podcast

Listening Time — 26:53 Listen on Apple Listen on Castbox Listen on Spotify For the first time in APTA history, physical therapist assistants are eligible to serve on the APTA Board of Directors beginning with the 2026 cycle. In this episode, host Kelley Kubota, PT, DPT, MS, sits down with Evan Bier,

APTA Guide to Physical Therapist Practice

Feb 9, 2023/Website

The Guide is the description of physical therapist practice for use by PT and PTA educators, students, and clinicians.

Innovative Program for PT, PTA Academic Leaders Has a New Home

Dec 21, 2022/News

The Fellowship in Higher Education Leadership created by APTA is now a program of the APTA Academy of Education.