APTA Podcasts
Podcasts for physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students of physical therapy.
Latest episodes
Jun 3, 2020 • 53min
Prepping for the NPTE
A little more than 30 years ago, Scott Giles, PT, DPT, was fresh out of physical therapy school and decided he wanted to create study resources for the professional licensure exam. Along with his wife, Tracy, they eventually founded Scorebuilders.
Jun 2, 2020 • 59min
Keeping Safe While Reopening Outpatient Clinics
As the country moves to reopen gradually, rules, regulations, policies, and recommendations are swiftly being amended, but valid concerns remain about how to safely run an outpatient facility during a pandemic. Members had an opportunity to ask questions of APTA staff and colleagues in the spaces of physical therapy and infection control to assist with … Continue reading Keeping Safe While Reopening Outpatient Clinics
May 27, 2020 • 12min
Vulnerability and Courage – Defining Moment
For PTs and PTAs, the two never have been more closely intertwined. By Carrie Hall, PT, MHS
May 20, 2020 • 1h 2min
Financial Health and Money Matters – #XchangeSA
In this podcast we speak with financial experts Kevin Soehner from Enrich and Alexander Macielak, Laurel Road. APTA is committed to providing physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, students, and prospective students, with valuable tools and information to help you make the best financial decisions possible
May 18, 2020 • 1h 7min
Social Media with Karen Litzy – #XchangeSA
Join APTA Students Director of Communications, Yusra Iftikhar, and guest Karen Litzy as they chat about social media, personal branding, responsible self-representation online, and more.
May 13, 2020 • 1h 5min
Medicare Telehealth Coverage for Physical Therapists
Recently, CMS added physical therapists to the list of eligible health care professionals who can furnish and bill Medicare for services furnished via telehealth. In this podcast we discuss what’s happening in Medicare in relation to telehealth and what APTA is doing to continue to advocate on behalf of the profession.
May 11, 2020 • 1h 3min
APTA Policy Priorities and COVID-19
There has been a lot of activity by Congress to address the COVID pandemic. APTA staff Justin Elliott, Vice President, Government Affairs, and Kara Gainer, JD, Director of Regulatory Affairs, join us to discuss what’s happening in Congress, what’s to come, and what APTA is doing to advocate on behalf of the profession. Presenters will … Continue reading APTA Policy Priorities and COVID-19
May 8, 2020 • 1h 3min
Outpatient Physical Therapy During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Clinician Discussion
Outpatient PTs from private practice, hospital, and pediatric settings gather to discuss how they have maintained in-person practice while upholding CDC-recommended COVID-19 safety guidelines. Although COVID-19 has changed the way physical therapists and physical therapist assistants practice, but it has not changed their desire to serve their patients.
May 7, 2020 • 10min
Two Degrees, Many Variables – Defining Moment
The journey of a PT/anthropologist. By Mark G. Sala, PT, DPT, MA
May 6, 2020 • 49min
Emergency Department PT
In this episode, John Seip, PT, DPT, an ED PT, or an emergency department physical therapist shares insight on what working in this setting is like, and gives advice to students and new grads considering pursing the ED as a career path.
