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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.
Aug 31, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Recognition of the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) as the accrediting agency of physical therapy residency and fellowship education programs.
Nov 1, 2021/Policies & Bylaws
Board policy: Staff shall be authorized to make such editorial corrections and shall be charged to notify the Board of Directors of corrections made.
Nov 29, 2022/Policies & Bylaws
Board policy: Describes the purpose, eligibility and criteria for selection for the Emerging Leader Award.
Board policy: Describes the association's position on endorsements
Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Outlines expectations to provide clinical education that complies with legal and ethical standards for patient and client management, is consistent with the association's positions and promotes professional development.
