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Eliminating the Direct Supervision Requirement of PTAs under Medicare Part B

Medicare permits general supervision of physical therapist assistants by physical therapists in all settings — except for outpatient private practice under Part B, which requires direct supervision.

Taking a Stand

Oct 1, 2017/Column

The power of stubbornness, physical therapy, and prosthetics.

Celebrating A Milestone: 50 Years of PTAs

May 1, 2019/Feature

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 of Physical Therapy that celebrated the 35th

Physical Therapy Overview for Late College Students

Mar 1, 2021/Open Access

This PowerPoint presentation provides both and overview and specific information about physical therapy education, application requirements, specialties and professional opportunities for students interested in applying to DPT and PTA education programs.

Documentation Tips

May 18, 2018/Article

Our tips include the top 10 payer complaints about documentation (reasons for denials) and tips for improving documenation efficiency, plus terms to avoid and more.

APTA Wins National Awards for Contributions to Health Professions Recruitment

Jun 27, 2023/News

The association was described as a "role model" in its commitment to inspiring interest in becoming a PT or PTA.

Your Career

APTA is here to support you throughout your career as a PT or PTA.

Speaking Up and Speaking Out Influences Change

Oct 21, 2020/APTA Live

Learn how you can take action, and why it matters. With PTA Caucus Delegate, Jodi Pfeiffer, chats with Kara Gainer, APTA director of regulatory affairs, and Justin Elliot, APTA vice president of government affairs.

PTAs Change Lives Flyer (Spanish)

Jul 24, 2025/Open Access

Si usted o alguien que conoce está interesado en convertirse en asistente de fisioterapeuta o en aprender más sobre la profesión de fisioterapeuta, este folleto es un excelente punto de partida. Este folleto destaca varios aspectos del camino educativo de la PTA y proporciona enlaces a recursos adicionales

APTA Employer Group Membership Pilot

Help your employees cultivate new skills and advance their careers.