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Careers in Physical Therapy

Become a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant to enjoy a rewarding career helping people maximize their quality of life.

APTA Advertising Policies

APTA's advertising policies contain terms that constitute a legally binding agreement between the advertiser and APTA.

Reach Our Members by Direct Mail

Direct mail continues to be one of the most effective and economical ways to reach prospects with your catalogs, flyers, samples, surveys, or personalized letters. APTA has the largest, most accurate, and most current mailing list of physical therapy professionals available. 

Licensure

Licensure is managed by individual state regulatory boards and is required to practice as a PT or work as a PTA in the United States.

History of the PTA

Celebrating 50 years of the physical therapist assistant.

APTA Academy of Aquatic Physical Therapy

Jan 1, 2020/Website

The academy’s mission is to champion aquatic physical therapy to optimize lifelong movement, function, and wellness.

APTA Acute Care

Jan 1, 2020/Website

The academy’s mission is to foster excellence in acute care practice, in all settings, in order to enhance the health and functioning of patients and clients.

APTA Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology and Wound Management

Jan 1, 2020/Website

The academy connects physical therapy practitioners who are interested in electrophysiology, electrotherapy, biophysical agents, and wound management.

APTA Hand and Upper Extremity

Jan 1, 2020/Article

The academy serves to mentor, educate, promote research, and respond to the ever-changing needs and interests of its membership.

APTA Oncology

Jan 1, 2020/Website

The academy’s mission is to advance PT practice for persons affected by cancer and chronic illness by maximizing movement and wellness across the lifespan.