American Physical Therapy Association of Delaware
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
The recipient of this award will be acknowledged for their continued service toward the Association and/or the physical therapy profession. The recipient will be a member of the Association, will have demonstrated significant contributions over time that collectively have supported the Association. The contributions may or may not have been in the past year. Typically these people … Read full post
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
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
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
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
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 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
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