APTA District of Columbia

Breaking news – President Biden has signed APTA-supported legislation extending the moratorium on the -2% Medicare sequestration cuts through December 31, 2021. Thanks to all the APTA member advocates who took action. #PTAdvocacy whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

#APTA and #AOTA issued a joint statement demonstrating that PT and OT provide significant rehabilitative value in postacute care. We also want to wish our OT colleagues a happy #OTmonth! apta.org/article/2021/0…

Join #APTADC April 15 at 7:30 pm for a free event about the DC Physical Therapy Practice Act. Learn what’s new. aptadc.org/education-even…

@APTAtweets on Capitol Hill: The US House just voted 246 – 175 and passed H.R. 1868, legislation that would extend the 2% Medicare sequester moratorium and waive PAYGO. Action now turns to the Senate. #PTAdvocacy apta.org/Resource/healt…

If you want to protect your profession and advocate for your patients, join APTADC tonight to learn about DC Government and how to make an impact. March 18th at 7:30 pm. RSVP for the link info@aptadc.org. #PTadvocacy

Just 1 Day until #APTADC's Special Event - Learn about DC Government and How YOU can make an impact on the patients and communities you serve. RSVP Today to info@aptadc.org.

Join #APTADC Thursday at 7:30 pm for a Special Event - Understanding DC Government and How to be an #Advocate for #PhysicalTherapy. RSVP to info@aptadc.org for the link.

We are going LIVE at 8 pm. Get ready to engage with us at Facebook.com/APTADC

#APTADC is going Live Tonight at 8 pm. Learn about our spring series: DC Government, Physical Therapy Regulations and Revisions in 2021, the PT Compact in DC. Engage with APTADC Leadership. Connect with us at facebook.com/APTADC

Each year, millions of people visit #ChoosePT.com to learn about the benefits of physical therapy. That means it is critically important to activate or update your #FindAPT profile, a free member benefit. Help connect people to PT and share this new PSA apta.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT05…

Even before the pandemic, most Americans weren’t getting enough physical activity. This is a health crisis we can improve right now. Let’s choose to move! #ChoosePT

Private Practice Owners, you can still submit for a PPP loan.

#APTADC is launching a new spring series with a Facebook Live Kick Off March 1st at 8:00 pm. facebook.com/APTADC

100K Centennial Challenge Join the Sports PT Academy for a PT community-wide walk, run, & roll challenge in celebration of APTA's Centennial Year. Kick off the celebratory year with a little physical activity. Challenge starts 2/18 & ends on 5/29 go to buff.ly/36D38el

APTADC is meeting tonight to discuss the current DC practice act and provide recommendations to the board. Key issues being reviewed are the supervision of PTAs and the definition of PTA education and taking the PTA exam. Members can RSVP to get the zoom link at info@aptadc.org.

SEEKING REVIEWERS FOR DC Physical Therapy Regulations #APTADC is providing feedback to the licensing board on their review of the current PT regulations. Members who would like to assist over the next week in the review can contact us at info@aptadc.org.

In honor of celebrating the 100 year anniversary of the American Physical Therapy Association, #APTADC did a photo project: 100 Faces of Diversity. Check us out! HAPPY 100 YEARS @APTAtweets #APTA100 youtu.be/e8BOatLBi1I

#APTADC Invites You for a Virtual Game Night & Happy Hour. January 26 | 6-7 pm. RSVP and learn more at aptadc.org/HEART

#APTADC has a new online education portal offering live and self paced programming. Members SAVE 50%. Access public health and LGBTQ competency courses that meet the requirements for license renewal. education.aptadc.org

PTs/PTAs are covered under phase 1a of COVID-19 vaccine distribution in DC. vaccinate.dc.gov is the system to register for a vaccine appt. If you get an error -the facility you selected may have appts but not sufficient quantity of vaccine. Try other facilities if occurs.