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  1. Becoming a Physical Therapist | APTA

    To practice as a physical therapist in the U.S., you must earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education-accredited physical therapist …

  2. Physical Therapy Licensure Compact | APTA

    The physical therapy licensure compact creates a way for PTs and PTAs to practice or work in multiple states. To participate in the compact, states must opt in by adopting the compact through legislation.

  3. APTA - Homepage

    Earn your Doctor of Physical Therapy from anywhere! Our innovative hybrid DPT program lets you live where you choose while completing engaging online coursework and immersive on-campus labs in …

  4. Admissions Process for Doctor of Physical Therapy Education Programs

    The Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service allows Doctor of Physical Therapy program applicants to use a single online application and one set of materials to apply to multiple education …

  5. Licensure | APTA - American Physical Therapy Association

    May 1, 2020 · Licensure is required in order to practice as a physical therapist or work as a physical therapist assistant in the United States. You must pass the National Physical Therapy Exam, which …

  6. Direct Access By State | APTA

    Sep 4, 2024 · While all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands, provide some form of direct access to physical therapist services, the specific provisions and limitations differ across …

  7. The findings show improved functional outcomes, lower physical therapy and total health care costs, and fewer physical therapy visits for patients using direct access to physical therapy compared with …

  8. The physical therapist assistant is the only individual who assists a physical therapist in the provision of physical therapist services and is licensed or certified in the jurisdiction in which they work.

  9. Aug 30, 2018 · Definition The physical therapist assistant assists the physical therapist in the provision of physical therapy. The physical therapist assistant is a graduate of a physical therapist assistant …

  10. About PT and PTA Licensure | APTA

    You must pass the National Physical Therapy Examination if you are seeking to become a licensed PT or PTA in the United States. This applies to candidates who attended U.S. PT or PTA programs …