Plus, APTA #FightTheCut Rally Sept.1.

August 26, 2021

Inform

In 60 Seconds You Can Help #FightTheCut! We Need Your Voice!

We need all PTs, PTAs, and students to tell CMS that we oppose the proposed 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. APTA has made it easy to take action with two template letters that only take a minute to customize and send.

Video: APTA Live - Where Do PTs and PTAs Fit in Global Health?

Director of Communications Lindsay Durand, PT, DPT, of APTA's Student Assembly Board of Directors, and guests Jennifer Audette, PT, PhD, and Efosa Guobadia, PT, DPT, discussed the role PTs and PTAs play in global health. They also covered how PTs and PTAs can make an impact within their local communities and abroad.

Podcast: Walking the Walk of a Change Agent

Change is difficult. Those words ring true for most, even for those who consider themselves "change agents," but change doesn't have to be negative or a struggle. That's what we'll talk about today with Stephanie Kostsuca, PT, DPT.

APTA Member Benefit of the Month: Evidence-Based Practice Resources

Start off your physical therapy career with APTA's latest evidence-based practice resources. APTA offers members unlimited access to APTA Article Search, clinical practice guidelines, tests and measures, and other resources. Check out these resources and more that are available to APTA members, and other APTA member benefits.

Engage

APTA Student Social on Pursuing Your Leadership Potential, Happening Aug. 29

Turn your cameras on to join this conversation with Col. Deydre Teyhen, PT, DPT, PhD, Chief of the Army’s Medical Specialist Corps, and learn about opportunities PTs and PTAs can pursue to maximize their own leadership potential. Sign up by Saturday, Aug. 28 and you'll receive the zoom link to join the conversation on Aug. 29.

Join the APTA Student Assembly Network for the 2021 House of Delegates

This network is a way for student PT and PTA members of APTA — our Student Assembly — to be more directly involved with the House of Delegates.

APTA #FightTheCut Virtual Rally, Happening Sept. 1

Join PTs, PTAs, and students across the country in this one-day virtual effort to turn up the volume on comments to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Staff experts and special guests will help you understand why member advocacy is so important and bring you up to speed on the fight so far. APTA is here to help you make your voice heard.

3 Ways To Stay on Top of Payment Cut, PTA Differential Advocacy

With the proposed rule open for comments and legislators back home for August recess, some of our best opportunities are right now. Including lots of virtual and in-person activities.

Write a Perspective Article for APTA's Website

Like to write? Have a story to tell? APTA is looking for members to contribute perspective articles for apta.org.

APTA Core Ambassador Spotlight: Ethan Mitchell

Texas Physical Therapy Association Core Ambassador Ethan Mitchell is a second-year DPT student at Angelo State University. This past year Ethan has worked with the Texas Student Physical Therapy Association to hold a webinar with TPTA President Michael Alan Geelhoed, PT, DPT, to discuss how to get involved within APTA. In addition, he, along with his TSPTA team, held a National Advocacy Dinner to ignite student interest in population health. Ethan has enjoyed highlighting various programs and students throughout Texas through a social media initiative on the @TexasSPTA Instagram. Developing relationships with other students passionate about physical therapy is the most valuable aspect of being the Core Ambassador!

Note From the Vice President

Hi, everyone.

I cannot believe how quickly the summer has flown by! Although I am sad to see the summer start to come to a close, I am excited for the new school year that lies ahead. Whether starting a new semester or embarking on your next clinical rotation, this next season of transition brings you one step closer to becoming a PT or PTA!

I am also excited for all the events and opportunities that are coming soon. I cannot wait to connect in person with students at the APTA Centennial Celebration in early September! Whether you are volunteering as an usher at the APTA House of Delegates or participating in APTA's Advocacy Day on the Hill, it is anticipated to be a great event for celebrating the PT profession. If you cannot attend in person, many of the events, including the House of Delegates and the Future of Physical Therapy Summit, will also be livestreamed. More information about these events can be found on APTA's Centennial website.

The slate of candidates for the next APTA Student Assembly Board of Directors will also be announced in a few weeks. This will be an excellent opportunity to get to know the candidates running to represent all 30,000 student members of APTA. Be sure to keep an eye out for the official announcement, learn about all of the amazing candidates, and cast your vote for the next SABoD.

Finally, September will bring another season of transition for APTA Core Ambassadors. Applications for the fall cycle are now closed and new CAs will be appointed soon. Thank you to everyone who is nearing the end of their term as a Core Ambassador. Please let me know if you need any assistance in the coming months in helping to onboard your state’s next Core Ambassador into their new role.

As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions!