APTA CENTENNIAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM

The APTA Centennial Scholars Program is designed to build a cadre of future association leaders at both the chapter/section/academy and national levels. Demonstrating APTA’s investment in the sustainability of the association as it begins its next 100 years, the program will support our collective quest for a diverse and prepared leadership pool.

Virtual PTA Caucus Annual Meeting

Due to travel restrictions, the PTA Caucus Annual Meeting and the APTA House of Delegates were virtual this year. Elizabeth Coons, PTA, APTA Indiana Alternate PTA Caucus Representative and I met with the PTA Caucus.

President’s Message
(May 6, 2020)

Like many Hoosiers, I listened to the Governor’s address on Friday, May 1, in order to be able to better understand what the next few weeks and months will be like in Indiana as the shelter in place order is gradually rolled back.

2020 Call for Posters

Are you preparing to submit your abstract for CSM 2021? Are you interested in sharing your research with your colleagues?
Here is the perfect opportunity! At the 2020 Combined Conference, posters will be displayed by therapists from both Indiana and Kentucky on research, special interest, case study, or theory reports. This opportunity is open to all PTs and PTAs with eligible presentations.

APTA Indiana Non-Member Survey

As APTA Indiana prepares for their upcoming Strategic Planning Session, input from members and non-members is an important component that helps guide the discussion and planning of priorities for the next 3-5 years. Deadline to complete the survey – April 22. Click HERE for the Non-Member Survey. Members were sent a separate link to access

Practice & Payment Committee News – February 2020

Download the Practice and Payment News from February 13, 2020

Consumer Video Contest

The APTA Indiana Public Relations (PR) Committee is sponsoring a #ChoosePT Consumer Video Contest with the focus on promoting awareness of the profession of physical therapy to consumers in Indiana and educating them on what it means to see a Physical Therapist via Direct Access.

Spread the Word About Expanded Direct Access

Please continue to spread the news in your community that there is expanded access to physical therapy services. 

As outlined in the release, new evidence continues to support early access to physical therapy services as a way to improve patient outcomes, reduce costs, and reduce medication use. So, keep spreading the word in support of expanded direct access!

Job Opportunity – APTA Indiana Practice & Payment Specialist

Duties Serves as a resource to the APTA Indiana membership on practice and payment issues. Establishes working relationships with payer contacts. Communicates with the APTA Indiana Board of Directors (BOD). Maintains a physical therapy payment database. Communicates and collaborates with the APTA Indiana Practice and Payment Committee and APTA. Represents APTA Indiana in advocacy efforts

2020 Federal Advocacy Forum – Students, This is Just For Your Deadline – Feb. 14, 2020

It is that time of year once again when APTA Indiana starts to look for students to attend the annual Federal Affairs Forum (FAF) held in Washington, DC. This 2020 Federal Advocacy Forum is scheduled for March 29–31! Do not miss this opportunity to learn more, network with fellow colleagues, meet with congressional staff, and