What is the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and what benefits does it provide its Members?

The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is a professional organization that advocates for Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, and students of Physical Therapy. As such, it seeks to advance the profession by making sure that the public is aware of what the role physical therapy plays in our nation’s health care system. It offers members numerous benefits which are essential to the profession and the patients it caters to. To summarize the benefits page of the APTA website:

1. It provides its members a platform to remain up-to-date with legislative issues that impact the profession.
2. It ensures that Physical Therapists receive proper payment for the quality of care they provide by providing information on appropriate reimbursements, code requirements and disputing claim denials.
3. It provides members an extensive network of co-professionals that opens opportunities for best practice sharing between physical therapists, physical therapy assistants and physical therapy students.
4. It affords its members “40% discounts on national conference registrations, publications, and continuing education opportunities.”
5. Its website is accessible to members and offers access to valuable professional resources including an online PT magazine, clinical journals, and academic publications.
6. It allows its members an avenue to pursue employment or plot a course for career development including clinical residency, fellowship programs, and ABPTS board certification.

To find out more about the APTA, visit its website: http://www.apta.org