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Jun 1, 2016/Column
A PTA's concern about an aspect of the care plan is dismissed.
Access assessments for physical therapy education programs.
Feb 3, 2021/News
APTA pressed for updated descriptions of PTA qualifications and skills. The change led to a raise in pay ranges.
Mar 1, 2025/Column
A PTA enjoys using creative problem-solving skills to improve the lives of patients with lower limb prostheses.
Nov 21, 2022/News
The bipartisan bill now in the Senate would replace the direct supervision requirement for private practice with general supervision.
Licensure is required in order to practice as a PT or work as a PTA in the United States. Licensure is managed by individual state regulatory boards.
Oct 29, 2025/News
On Sept. 18, Humana Military announced a change in TRICARE policy regarding the supervision requirements for physical therapist assistants in private practice. The change, which came into effect Jan. 1, indicates that general supervision is now acceptable for PTAs supervised by physical therapists instead
The Student Advocacy Challenge is a contest for PT and PTA students and programs to participate in advocacy activities as a first step in career-long advocacy engagement. Programs compete against each other by conducting advocacy activities throughout the year.
APTA is here to support you as you take your PT or PTA career to the next level.
Licensure is managed by individual state regulatory boards and is required to practice as a PT or work as a PTA in the United States.