Plus, student elections are open.

October 21, 2021

Inform

Student Elections Open Through Nov. 6. All Student Members Can Vote

Voting is now open to vote for your 2021-2022 APTA Student Assembly Board of Directors candidates. Plan to cast an informed ballot. Check out the slate of candidates and student elections webpages to learn more. All APTA student members are eligible to vote. Vote by Nov. 6 and be entered to win a prize from Scorebuilders.

Outstanding PT Student and PTA Student Awards, Deadline to Apply Dec. 1

This award identifies a student physical therapist and student physical therapist assistant member with exceptional overall accomplishments and contributions to APTA, the Student Assembly, and the physical therapy profession. Winners will receive cash prizes.

Video: APTA Student Social - Prevention, Health Promotion, and Wellness

We recently hosted a conversation with Hadiya Green Guerrero, PT, DPT, and Zachary Rethorn, PT, DPT, PhD, focused on community health. Through this discussion, attendees gained knowledge and access to tools and resources to provide prevention, health promotion, and wellness services to individuals and populations across the lifespan.

APTA Fit for Practice, Helping You Prioritize Your Health as a Health Care Provider

APTA Fit for Practice, powered by Hyperice, is designed to help you recover, evolve, and remain resilient as we move forward into a postpandemic workplace. Learn more and sign up to receive alerts about weekly programming.

APTA Member Benefit of the Month: ChoosePT, Public Awareness

Every October we celebrate National Physical Therapy Month, an annual opportunity to raise awareness about the benefits of physical therapy. All PTs, PTAs, and students are encouraged to check out ChoosePT.com, APTA's consumer information website. Within the site, visitors will find information and resources on who PTs and PTAs are, what they can do, and so much more. Finally, we encourage you to check out the ChoosePT toolkit with resources for you to share with consumers, patients, and your community. Check out these resources and other benefits that are available to APTA members.

Engage

APTA Advocacy Efforts Need You! Join Us for APTA's Flash Action Strategy, Oct. 20 and 21

Led by PT and PTA students, APTA's Flash Action Strategy rallies our community around important issues affecting our profession and the people we serve. This year's event, Oct. 20 and 21, is designed to educate and gain support for the Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act (H.R. 3320/S. 1679).

October Is National Physical Therapy Month: Keep Moving — And Giving Back

October is National Physical Therapy Month, and it's approaching sooner than you think. Now's the time to plan for how you'll celebrate the profession — and your role in it.

APTA Live on Oct. 24, How Physical Therapists Can Make an Impact on the Opioid Crisis

Join Director of Communications Lindsay Durand, PT, DPT, of APTA's Student Assembly Board of Directors and guests Eric Kruger, PT, DPT, MS, PhD, and Jake Magel, PT, PhD, DSc, for a discussion on pain science and how physical therapists can make an impact on the opioid crisis.

Spending Less: Reviewing Your Cost of Living, Free Course Nov. 17

Join APTA Financial Solutions Center provider Enrich on Wednesday, Nov. 17, at 2 p.m. ET for a discussion around cost of living and how location can affect it. Certified personal finance counselors will be standing by to answer any questions you may have.

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.

Note From the Vice President

Happy Physical Therapy Month, everyone!

This month, there are a variety of ways you can engage in the PT profession, including upcoming APTA live events, student socials, and service opportunities. You can also now vote for the next APTA Student Assembly Board of Directors! Serving as vice president this past year has been an incredible opportunity. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed getting to collaborate with my fellow board members and all the amazing core ambassadors while representing the 30,000+ student members of the APTA. I have grown so much as a leader and future physical therapist, and it has been an honor to work alongside and represent all of you in this role. While I am sad to be writing my final note, I am so excited to see all of the outstanding candidates slated for next year’s student board. You can read candidate statements, watch virtual interviews, and vote on apta.org. Be sure to make your voice heard before voting closes on Nov. 6.

As always, feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. I wish you all the best in your leadership journeys and I look forward to connecting again at future conferences and events.