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Productivity Standards in the Physical Therapy Workforce

Dec 14, 2021/Policies & Bylaws

This position statement, last updated in 2021, lays out the association's support for well-balanced productivity requirements that respect clinical judgment and improve providers' work experience.

Are CPGs Changing Practice?

Mar 1, 2024/Feature

CPGs are meant to optimize patient care by providing PTs and PTAs with recommended care options — as long as clinicians follow them.

A Look Ahead: Technology

Sep 1, 2021/Article

Whatever the "hot" tech thing is today, it's likely to be something completely different in five years, much less 25 years or more. PTs offer their projections on advances that will aid the profession and the patients they serve.

APTA Combined Sections Meeting: A Virtual Experience

May 1, 2021/Feature

We hosted APTA CSM as a virtual event this year. And, with over 15,000 registrants, it continued as the country's largest gathering of the profession.

Taking Control of Your Financial Future: 3 APTA Resources That Can Help

Apr 30, 2021/Perspective

It's never too late to start holding yourself accountable for your money management.

Healthy Growth in Wellness Services

May 1, 2020/Feature

An increasing number of PTs are offering them. Continuing challenges include payment and public understanding.

Who Is the Judge?

Aug 1, 2021/Column

The transition from hospital to school-based setting brings up questions of authority.

Fluid Motions

Jun 1, 2017/Feature

By helping rowers find their form, PTs reduce injury risk and can improve athletes' performance.

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.

PTA Advanced Proficiency Pathways

The premier program for PTAs to increase their knowledge and skill in a specific practice area and to recognize the PTA for their advanced proficiency in one or more areas of practice.