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Jul 28, 2025/News
APTA’s new online community offers members a dynamic space for discussion, collaboration, and innovation.
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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?
Apr 28, 2026/Article
Physical therapists providing care to veterans through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Community Care Network are seeing long-awaited relief from administrative hurdles in coordinated care. Originally launched in 2020 and expanded in 2026, the VA's External Provider Scheduling, or EPS, system
Jun 24, 2026/Article
Interest in physical therapy careers remains strong, with the number of applicants to Doctor of Physical Therapy programs reaching a record high in the 2025–26 cycle. Data from APTA's Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service, or PTCAS, shows that 19,236 unique applicants completed the application
Jun 1, 2017/Feature
As more employers opt for self-funded health plans, a growing number of physical therapists are finding ways to benefit.
Feb 4, 2025/News
Our public policy priorities are aimed at increasing payment, decreasing administrative burden, and improving the value of patient care.
Nov 1, 2017/Column
Here's what PTs need to know, and why it's important.
Jun 16, 2023/News
APTA's State Medicaid Payment Rate Guide is an expansive resource that can help members understand and participate in the program.
Mar 1, 2017/Column
Documenting the new evaluation codes.
