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Dec 1, 2019/Column

Use the information and resources here to get the details you need on regulatory compliance and related legal issues.

Consensus Statement on Clinical Judgement in Health Care Settings

Nov 1, 2022/Resource

In 2014, APTA, the American Occupational Therapy Association, and the American Speech-Language-hearing Association issued a statement emphasizing the important role clinical judgment plays in ethical service delivery.

Telehealth Advocacy

The use of telehealth by PTs and PTAs is not only appropriate, but effective in delivering effective care and expanding patient access to that care.

World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress Location Selection

Aug 20, 2020/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Supports WCPT selecting meeting locations for future WCPT congresses that adhere to its current policy statement related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The PTA Differential: History, What We're Doing, and Your Role in the Fight

Aug 20, 2021/Open Access

What you need to know about the system's origins, the law that created it, and the ways APTA has been advocating for the profession.

Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly Act, or SAFE Act (H.R. 1171 / S. 2612)

Aug 19, 2025/Position Paper

APTA strongly supports this act aimed at expanding and increasing access to falls screening and prevention in order to reduce the use of opioids that often occur as a result of a fall.

Special Olympics and Physical Therapy: Together Again

Jul 19, 2022/Perspective

Physical therapists have been involved with Special Olympics almost since its inception.

Direct-to-Employer Services: How To Engage in Employer Outreach

Sep 14, 2021/Handouts

Interested in providing direct-to-employer services but don’t know where to start? APTA can help you reach out to employers.

A Closer Look: Productivity Measurement in Acute Care Physical Therapy

Jun 25, 2024/Resource

In response to the 2021 APTA House of Delegates position and charge related to productivity standards, an APTA Association Leadership Scholars paper was developed based on a survey distributed to members of APTA Acute Care in June of 2022.

Academic Faculty Development

These resources provide faculty development opportunities within APTA, as well as higher education organizations.