APTA Federal

Section dedicated to current Federal and public employed Physical Therapists and PTAs expanding federal scope of practice to public sector. F/RT/L ≠ endorsement

[APTA Federal @FederalPT]

LT Jamie Fleshman commissioned at APTA CSM today. Great turnout from her Navy peers as well as APTA leadership to include Board President Roger Herr. 

@APTAtweets @USNavy

#APTACSM2024

[APTA Federal @FederalPT]

🎉Join us in congratulating the APTA Federal Award Winners for their accomplishments with research and innovation in the federal sector🎉

[APTA Federal @FederalPT]

Arriving at CSM early? Make the most of it

APTA Federal Precons have limited space available
✔️ Advanced Clinical Reasoning in Primary Care
✔️ Advanced Lower Extremity Rehab & Performance Programming
✔️ Earn CEUs before the main conference

Register now before spots fill!

[APTA Federal @FederalPT]

❗️EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE has been extended to NOVEMBER 17th❗️

Enhance your expertise and kick off your CSM 2026 experience early by attending the APTA Fedeal CSM pre-conference sessions!!!

[APTA Federal @FederalPT]

Get a jump-start on your CSM experience! Join us for the APTA Federal pre-conference sessions on Tuesday, Feb. 10 &  Wednesday, Feb. 11, in Anaheim. Explore cutting-edge practices and network with federal PT. #APTAFederal #APTA #CSM2026 #PhysicalTherapy

[APTA Federal @FederalPT]

Precision communication, effective knowledge sharing, mentoring and leadership are all keys to informing students on what Sections have to offer to students now and in their professional futures. APTA Federal looks forward to implementing these concepts.

[APTA Federal @FederalPT]

Noah Ackerman, APTA Federal Student Liaison and APTA Student Council Co-chair, led a group of fellow Student Council members in pitching ideas to the Council of Section and Academy Presidents for increased student engagement with Sections and Academies.

[APTA Federal @FederalPT]

This is a powerful step forward in recognizing PTs as essential providers in primary care settings, improving access to care and empowering us to practice at the top of our scope.📍History in the making. 🩺 Movement is medicine.🗳 Advocacy works.
#PrimaryCarePT #PTadvocacy

[APTA Federal @FederalPT]

🎉 Big news from APTA Leadership Congress!!!

The APTA Federal Section’s Primary Care SIG petition for recognition of primary care physical therapy was officially PASSED yesterday in the House of Delegates!

[APTA Federal @FederalPT]

APTA Federal is excited to announce new content on our website. Two webinars covering both Federal PT and Primary Care PT can be found on the website and are open to all. Thank you to our hosts, speakers, and all who made these webinars possible!
https://t.co/7T6i2HQY6e

[American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) @APTA_official]

Interested in learning more about working in the federal sector? 💡 Get expert insights into what it's like to work in the field from Renee Schroeder, PT, DPT, secretary of @FederalPT!

🎧 Listen to the full episode now from APTA Podcasts: https://t.co/ZYtusRUgVo

[APTA Federal @FederalPT]

Scholarships:
Student: Zachary Romig and Kiley Robb
Pre-Professional: Joshua Kniss
Early Career: Henry Haltiwanger

Awards:
Innovator: LCDR Laura Riebel
Research: Dr. Jennifer Stevens-Lapsley

Congratulations!

[APTA Federal @FederalPT]

APTA Federal proudly announces our newly elected representatives and leaders within the section and award and scholarship recipients! Please see below and in the following thread:

Membership Chair - Debra Ludwiczak-Henry
Communication Committee Member - Daniel Li

[APTA Federal @FederalPT]

Primary Care SIG:
Evan Kelley, Co-chair
Comet Mekonen, Research Chair
Kevin Stemple, Education Chair
Steven Flatt, Advanced Privileging Chair

[APTA Federal @FederalPT]

Did you know that APTA Federal involves more than active duty military and the Veterans Administration? Renee Schroeder, PT, DPT, of APTA Federal describes the different kinds of specialties and many opportunities available in the federal line of work. https://t.co/POxBVVQKMc

[APTA Federal @FederalPT]

Join us for our Second Annual Virtual Federal Residency and Fellowship Recruitment Event on Thursday, November 7th, 2024 from 6-10 pm EST. Use the QR Code to register below and contact [email protected] or [email protected] with any questions!”

[APTA Federal @FederalPT]

Why choose federal residency programs?
-Mentorship from experienced clinicians
-Access to cutting-edge resources
-Paid position with 11 federal holidays and benefits
-Opportunities in orthopedics, geriatrics, neurology, and more!

[APTA Federal @FederalPT]

Gain experience, advance your skills, and make a real impact on patients’ lives while serving those who have served us!

[APTA Federal @FederalPT]

Are you interested in elevating your physical therapy career to the next level? Federal physical therapy residency programs offer specialized training with hands-on experience and mentoring in dynamic healthcare settings like VA hospitals and military facilities. (Thread)

[APTA Federal @FederalPT]

APTA Federal is excited to celebrate PT month! Did you know that PTs and PTAs who serve America's veterans promote mobility and balance, and provide patient education to prevent falls? #FallsPrevention #ChoosePT #PTMonth To learn more visit  https://t.co/VCEF9iCmfw

[Dr. Kaelee Brockway, PT, DPT, EdD, GCS, CHSE @DoctorBthePT]

This weekend, I asked the BIG question to a group of @FederalPT and presented the framework for Primary Care Differential Diagnosis.
Can't wait to see where we go in Primary Care with so many amazing PTs leading the way!
#physicaltherapy #primarycare #beendoingitfordecades