Physical Therapist Assistants
In The News
As a student or early professional, you may be looking for clinical mentorship, a safe space to discuss workplace issues, explore emerging issues and trends, and connect with colleagues. We will provide experts for each monthly topic.
Upcoming Topics
- May 3: PTA Night – Lets talk leadership opportunities; expectations for salary for various settings; the importance of specialization or certifications; suggestions for interviewing, and more.
- June 7: Get Ready for Phyziotrivia – a game to help leaders, students, and aspiring professionals to be able to learn, grow, achieve, and have fun.
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Cuts to Physical Therapy Services Provided by PTAs
Our Position: APTA supports the Stabilizing Medicare Access to Rehabilitation and Therapy Act — SMART Act (H.R. 5536). This bipartisan legislation would mitigate the impact of the impending 15% cut under Medicare Part B when services are provided by a physical therapist assistant. H.R. 5536 was introduced by Reps. Bobby Rush, D-Ill., and Jason Smith, R-Mo. >> Learn more about the PTA Differential and how you can take action.
Membership Matters
The PTA Caucus is leading efforts to increase PTA representation within APTA to 10,000 members! From discounts to professional growth opportunities, including the growing PTA Advanced Proficiency Pathways program, APTA offers more benefits than ever before.
The APTA Maryland has a PTA Caucus Representative, Kelly Brukiewa, who not only represents the Chapter with the National PTA Caucus, but also assists the Chapter to be the point contact for our PTA members to discuss interests and needs. Our PTA Caucus Rep sits on our Board of Directors. In addition we have an alternate PTA Caucus Representative, Stephanie Thomson.
PTA Spotlights
Check out our PTA Spotlights to learn about one of APTAMD’s active Physical Therapist Assistants by highlighting the excellent work provided by the clinician within our chapter. The articles will provide insight on why membership is important and how one views their career as a PTA.
APTA's PTA Advanced Proficiency Pathways
The premier program for increasing a PTA’s knowledge and skill in a chosen area of physical therapy. PTAs gain advanced proficiency knowledge and skill in one of the following areas:
- Acute care.
- Cardiovascular/pulmonary.
- Geriatrics.
- Neurology. (NEW pathway available!)
- Oncology.
- Orthopaedics.
- Pediatrics.
- Wound management.