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.

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APTA Pennsylvania Bylaw Update

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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: "A Cross-Sectional Survey of the Compensation Package Negotiation Practices Among Physical Therapists": Researchers at Tufts University are conducting a study to learn more about physical therapists' behaviors and perspectives regarding compensation package negotiation. The purposes of this study are to understand the factors surrounding physical therapists' compensation package negotiation behaviors and to evaluate the impact of negotiation training on physical therapists' compensation packages. Participation in the study is expected to last 10-15 minutes.
*New* Research Survey Participation Opportunity - "Understanding the “Difficult” Discharge in Outpatient Physical Therapy": This study attempts to understand the different factors that surround the discharge process in outpatient physical therapy, specifically the discharges are that more challenging or difficult. Participants should be a licensed PT in an adult, patient setting. Completing the study is expected to take 5-10 minutes. Results are anonymous. Please forward this request to other practicing Physical Therapist colleagues. For more information please contact Benton Lindaman via email at: [email protected]
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Upcoming Deadlines

July 31: ADAPT Scholarship Application Closes
Sept. 6 2024 Award Nominations Close
Sept. 20: MovePA 2024 Early Bird Pricing Ends

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