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Becoming a Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical therapist assistants are educated and licensed clinicians who provide care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Are you ready to be a PTA?

News and Publications

We provide the content that you trust, empowering you with the information and resources you need to advance your career.

Embracing the Wall

Jun 1, 2017/Column

Barriers are inevitable. They needn't be roadblocks.

Physical Therapy: At the Intersection of Public Health and Health Care

Apr 1, 2024/Feature

A perspective on who makes up the public health workforce, and physical therapists' contributions to promoting a community's health and wellness.

Comments: Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters Proposed Rule for CY 2020

Feb 19, 2019/Comment Letters

EHBs are a package of benefits that ensure that certain health plans offered in the state Health Insurance Exchanges provide a baseline of coverage, benefits, and services to their enrollees.

APTA Comments to Ways and Means Committee on Modernizing Stark Law

Jul 18, 2018/Comment Letters

APTA Comments to Ways and Means Committee for Modernizing Stark Law to Ensure the Successful Transition from Volume to Value in the Medicare Program hearing.

Pro Bono Physical Therapist Services and Organization Support

Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House guideline: Outlines guiding principles related to member-provided pro bono services or support of organizations that meet the health needs of people who are economically disadvantaged.

Ethics in Practice: The Impact of Moral Injury on Patients and Colleagues

Feb 1, 2023/Column

With clinician burnout, there are ethical consequences on patients and colleagues.

Putting Science Into Practice - And Vice-Versa

Jun 1, 2016/Feature

Clinician-scientists bridge a key gap between research and clinical practice, these PTs say. But there simply aren't enough of them.

Coronavirus Update: March 19, 2020

Mar 19, 2020/News

AHCA and NCAL release guidelines for PTs, OTs, and SLPs in long-term care facilities; Aetna expands telehealth and e-visit coverage; APTA to host e-visit Facebook Live event, and more.