Though there are plenty of political distractions out there, some members of the Senate have not forgotten about problems with the so-called “Stark law” intended to counter abuses of physician self-referral. At a hearing of the Senate Finance Committee this week, legislators talked about how certain provisions of the law, including exceptions that allow for self-referral to physical therapy, may … Read full post
Bill That Adds Protections for PTs Traveling With Sports Teams Moves in House
A bipartisan bill that helps to protect physical therapists (PTs) and other health care providers who travel across state lines with sports teams is on its way to the floor of the US House of Representatives.
The Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act (HR 921/S 689) aims to provide added legal protections for sports medicine professionals when they’re traveling with professional, … Read full post
Emerging Leadership Award 2017
Deadline for Applications is August 15, 2016
The Emerging Leadership Award was established in 2015 by the Delaware Physical Therapy Association to recognize and further mentor a physical therapy student and a recent graduate who demonstrate leadership qualities and the desire to be an active change agent in the field of physical therapy.
Emerging Leadership Award Overview and Application Procedures… Read full post
Emerging Leadership Award 2016
Deadline for Applications is August 15, 2016
The Emerging Leadership Award was established in 2015 by the Delaware Physical Therapy Association to recognize and further mentor a physical therapy student and a recent graduate who demonstrate leadership qualities and the desire to be an active change agent in the field of physical therapy.
Emerging Leadership Award Overview and Application Procedures… Read full post
Call for Election Nominations
Are you interested in becoming more involved with the Delaware Chapter, APTA? Are you an energetic, proactive leader with a passion to mentor, educate, promote research, and respond to the ever changing needs and interests of our membership and the profession of physical therapy?
The Delaware Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association invites its members to answer the call … Read full post
The APTA House endorses federal efforts to combat opioid and heroin epidemic
The House of Delegates of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the highest policy-making body of the physical therapy profession, today officially endorsed the national efforts of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the White House to address the epidemic of opioid abuse and dependence, as well as the CDC’s recognition of physical therapist services as an … Read full post
Early Bird Extended to September 15: Regional Fall Conference
Registration for the regional fall conference sponsored by the Delaware, DC, and Maryland Chapters is now OPEN!
Date:November 5-6, 2016
Location: College Park, MD Marriott and Conference Center (free parking)
Registration: Online Link | Downloadable Form and to view fees
Be sure to keep an extra tab open with the programming so that you can pick your sessions. … Read full post
Member Spotlight: Tara Jo Manal and James Cole Galloway
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has announced the 2016 Honors and Awards Program recipients, and the following Delaware Chapter members have been selected by APTA’s Board of Directors to receive the following awards:
- Tara Jo Manal, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, FAPTA – Catherine Worthingham Fellow of APTA
- James Cole Galloway, PT, PhD, FAPTA – Catherine Worthingham Fellow of APTA