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Since 1921, individuals and organizations have relied on
the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) for
superior continuing education, access to information, and
patient-centered advocacy. The association provides our
members with unparalleled opportunities for professional
development and career growth, and drives critical research
and legislative priorities.
As members of the APTA community, the physical therapists
and physical therapist assistants on your staff will acquire
cutting-edge knowledge and skills, and your organization
will benefit from a workforce that is more informed,
capable, and productive. Sponsoring APTA membership is
an investment that will pay dividends for your employees,
your practice, and your patients.
gaIn a competItIve advantage
gaIn a competItIve advantage
Bring More Patients into Your Clinic with Find a PT
APTA’s free, members-only database lets health care consumers search for and connect with physical therapists and practices who fit their needs. Members can designate their location, describe their area of expertise, detail their educational background and accomplishments, indicate any proficiency with a foreign language, clarify which types of insurance their practice accepts, and more.
Visit www.apta.org/findapt to register or edit your profile.
Demonstrate Your Commitment with the APTA Facility Challenge
Achieve 100% APTA membership among your facility’s physical therapists and physical therapist assistants and you’ll receive:
• An 11x13 certificate that can be displayed for your patients to see.
• Recognition at APTA conferences and on APTA’s Web site.
Let your patients know that the PTs and PTAs within your facility are committed to a high quality of health care as evidenced by their pledge to uphold the association’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Ethical Conduct.
All facilities that employ PTs and PTAs are eligible, including acute care settings, academic programs, privately owned facilities, and more.
Visit www.apta.org/facilitychallenge to gain recognition for your facility.
American Physical Therapy Association
The American Physical Therapy Association proudly recognizes
John D BarnesChief Executive Officer
R Scott Ward, PT, PhDPresident
Your Facility Name Here for achieving 100% APTA membership among its staff of <<PT>><<PTA>>.APTA members pledge to abide by the Association’s Code of Ethics
and Standards of Ethical Conduct, which demonstrate their commitment
to excellence and holds them to a high standard of practice.
2011
Save tIme and effort for your clInIcIanS
Help your clinicians spend as much time as possible on what matters most—treating their patients.
APTA members:
� Easily calculate accurate Medicare payment using APTA’s Medicare Fee Calculator, available online.
� Find relevant research fast using Hooked on Evidence, which lets users search for treatments according to intervention, condi-tion, or ICD-9 code.
� Keep records management simple, straightforward, and easily defensible using APTA’s documentation resources.
� Receive a 40% discount on registration fees for Combined Sections Meeting, Annual Conference, seminars, and workshops.
As members of the American Physical Therapy Association, your team will tap into resources that help them address day-to-day challenges and stay at the forefront of physical therapy practice.
“Can I charge interest for late payments?” “Can I waive the co-payment? The clinic down the street does.”
Help is a phone call away. APTA members have instant access to staff experts who can quickly and clearly answer the most complex questions regarding payment.
Keep your staff up to date on the latest research and treatment approaches in physical therapy practice. Facilitating easy access to cutting-edge research will help ensure evidence-based practice.
Hooked on Evidence is APTA’s database of current research evidence on the effectiveness of physical therapy interventions. APTA members can earn free CEUs for their contributions.
Open Door is APTA’s online portal to full-text articles in more than 1,800 health care periodicals. Members can sign up for the monthly alert service highlighting new resources and searching tips.
Physical Therapy (PTJ) provides state-of-the-art research, case reports, technical reports, literature reviews, and perspectives on clini-cal and professional issues. PTJ Online hosts more than 1,200 online journals and is the largest repository of free, full-text, peer-reviewed content. PTJ Online offers enhanced features not available in the print version, including:
• Links to full text of many of the articles referenced in PTJ articles
• Podcast discussions of important research findings
• Videos demonstrating the latest techniques
• Audio abstracts and clinical summaries
APTA members also have access to special-interest sections and groups. The journals, newsletters, list serves, and other resources that these sections and groups provide will help your staff explore their interests and build unique skill sets.
enSure the hIgheSt QualIty care
Support a Knowledgable and Informed worKforce
APTA membership provides the robust resources that physical thera-pists and physical therapist assistants need to connect, get informed, and advance. Empower your team today!
PT In MotionThis dynamic monthly magazine profiles physical therapists in every practice setting and specialty area and addresses issues that affect today’s health care marketplace. It includes insights and valuable tips in a welcoming, accessible, and practical format.
PT in Motion: News NowAPTA’s weekly e-newsletter provides updates on advocacy efforts, new resources, practice tips, research items, and more. It will keep your staff abreast of the latest news on health care reform, payment policy, and federal regulations.
Legislative Action CenterAPTA’s Legislative Action center connects members with important updates that affect the way they practice. Resources on Medicare, health care reform, reimbursement, documentation, and more are easily accessible.
“Sponsoring APTA membership emphasizes our commitment to professionalism, high standards, and the latest innovations in physical therapy. The benefits for our staff, our clients, and the public greatly outweigh the costs.”
—Benjamin J. Brenna, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS, PESDirector of Rehabilitation Services
Cumberland Memorial Hospital Extended Care Unit
APTA brings together lobbyists, elected officials, insurers, and regulators to ensure representation for physical therapy in all aspects of America’s health care system.
It’s a big job, and we need your help. APTA members play a vital role in persuading legislators to enact legislation supporting the physical therapy profession, including:
� repeal of the Medicare Part B therapy cap or continuation of the exceptions process
� prevention of cuts under the Medicare physician fee schedule
� obtaining direct access to physical therapy
� adding physical therapists in student loan forgiveness programs
Adding association membership to your employee benefits package gives strength to your organization’s biggest advocate.
Strengthen the future of phySIcal therapy practIce
let your patIentS SpeaK Your patients can be powerful advocates for the important services your staff provides. APTA’s Patient Action Center has the resources they need to understand and advocate on issues that affect their care, like:
� Medicare Therapy Caps
� Medicare Direct Access
� Health Care Reform
Plug your staff into membership. Give patients a voice.
Health care reform and payment
reform will likely change the way
we provide care and get paid for
our services. APTA’s advocacy
efforts position physical therapists
to succeed in tomorrow’s health
care delivery and payment models.
APTA will help keep your staff
informed and aware—and your
practice successful—despite the
changes ahead.
attract, develop, and retaIn employeeS
By sponsoring APTA membership for your staff, you’re sending a powerful message that you’re committed to their professional growth.
Build your workforce—In a recent survey of physical therapy students, more than half said they were more likely to seek an employer that sponsored APTA mem-bership. 97% said they’d be more likely to work for an employer who sponsored continuing education.
You can do both—APTA members receive more than $480 in free continuing education through APTA’s Learning Center. Courses for a variety of practice settings are available for PTs and PTAs.
Connecting your staff with APTA’s professional development will enhance performance and satisfaction—and your patients will benefit.
“My clinic sponsors APTA membership for our team. We share the latest research, present together at conferences, and we’ve been published in section journals. As a team of educated specialists, we make each other better. As an owner and a PT, what more could I ask for?”
—Mike Studer, PT, MHS, NCS, CEEAAPresident, Northwest Rehabilitation Associates Inc
For 2010 and 2011, APTA’s national dues are:
• $295* per year for each physical therapist• $190* per year for each physical therapist assistant
To learn more, visit www.apta.org/employers or call APTA’s Member Services Department at 800/999-2782, ext 3395, M-F, 8:30 am-6:00 pm EST.
*Chapter and section dues are additional. All members are required to join their state chapters. Section membership is optional.
Are Dues Tax-deductible?
APTA dues for PTs and PTAs in your practice may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense. Consult with your tax advisor for more information.
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let apta empower your Staff and your organIzatIon
APTA membership is a flexible, convenient, and cost-effective way to empower your physical therapists and physical therapist assistants with the knowledge and skills that will make them effective, efficient, and informed. When you add membership to your benefits package, your employees will thank you for it. And best of all, your patients will thank you for it.
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