Welcome to APTA Pennsylvania, a chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association

APTA Pennsylvania is a chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and represents more than 5,700 dedicated physical therapy professionals and students across the Commonwealth. With educational opportunities, networking, and resources for the PT professional, APTA Pennsylvania is committed to fostering advancements in physical therapy practice, research, and education for its members and its community.

  Telemedicine Legislation Signed into PA Law

On Wednesday, July 3, Pennsylvania Governor, Josh Shapiro, signed into law the “Telemedicine Act.”   This law authorizes the regulation of telemedicine by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania professional licensing boards and provides for insurance coverage of telemedicine.  As defined in this Act, the PA State Board of Physical Therapy now has the authority to regulate the use of telemedicine by physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. 

This law will go into effect in 90 days.  APTA-Pennsylvania will provide more information and summarize details of the Act as information becomes available.

Update from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Regarding the Change Healthcare Cybersecurity Incident

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Practice Resources

  • *New* Research Survey Participation Opportunity - "Exploring Barriers to Clinical Instruction: Perspectives from Under-represented Groups": The purpose of this mixed-methods study is to determine if there are barriers inhibiting clinicians from underrepresented populations from serving as clinical instructors for physical therapy students. Because underrepresentation limits the number of available role models for students from marginalized populations during clinical education experiences, it is important to understand whether there are factors preventing clinicians from these underrepresented groups from serving as clinical instructors. Understanding these barriers may provide an awareness of the barriers that our profession can address to address the representation disparity existing in our profession. The initial part of the study consists of a survey, followed by the opportunity to participate in a focus group to further develop understanding of these barriers.
  • *New* Research Survey Participation Opportunity - "Mental Health and Belongingness of DPT Students": My name is Robyn Redline, and I am an Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy at Saint Francis University and a PhD candidate in Health Sciences at Northern Illinois University. Under the guidance of my dissertation chair, Dr. Lynn Herrmann, I am conducting research on a timely and vital topic: “Mental Health and Belongingness of DPT Students.”This study aims to explore how various identities—such as race, gender, and sexuality—affect the mental health, sense of belonging, and academic achievement of DPT students. By understanding these dynamics, we can work towards creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for all our students. Please respond by November 18th.

  • *New* Research Survey Participation Opportunity - "What is the Current State of Coordination Testing in Physical Therapist Education and Clinical Practice?": We are conducting a survey to gather insights from licensed physical therapists in the U.S. about the coordination tests and examinations used in teaching and clinical practice. This survey is open to all clinicians & educators!! The survey takes 5-10 minutes and is anonymous unless you opt to join a focus group, which requires consent for audio recording. Participation is voluntary, and there is no compensation. Your responses will remain confidential and used solely for research purposes. For questions, contact Benton Lindaman at [email protected].

  • Review the latest Practice Update. Member Only

  • Practice Spotlights - Member Only handouts and videos that address current topics of interest for PTs, PTAs, and students

  • Review the most recent Payment Telehealth/E-Visit Quick Reference Guide

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