The Texas Physical Therapy Association is the representative body for Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants and Students in the state of Texas. Our members support the Physical Therapy profession and represent all areas of practice from Orthopedics to Education.

APTA Outlines Physical Therapy Priorities in Letter to Reid and Pelosi

APTA sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) stating top priorities for physical therapists and their patients as the two chambers work on reconciling the differences between the House’s Affordable Health Care for America (HR 3962) and the Senate’s Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act  (HR 3590). Instead of a typical formal conference between the House and Senate, leaders from both chambers and the committees of health care jurisdiction are finalizing the legislation.

2010 PQRI Data Collection Sheets Now Available

The data collection sheets designed to help physical therapists and other providers participating in the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) now are available on APTA's Web site. These sheets are designed to assist providers in determining if a patient is eligible for a particular measure and begin the documentation process. APTA's PQRI resource center also has additional tools designed to help physical therapists qualify for the 2% incentive payment made for successful reporting of quality data for the 2010 program.

APTA will be hosting an audio conference on the 2010 PQRI program on January 21, 2-3:30pm EST. More information about the audio conference and registration can be found at www.apta.org/thesource. Registration for the audio conference closes on January 19

AC2010 Presenters Needed

Presentation proposals are now being accepted for TPTA's 2010 Annual Conference/Student Conclave scheduled for October 21 - 24, 2010 in Arlington, TX.  Presenters are needed on a variety of evidence-based topics including Orthopedics, Sports, Pediatrics, etc.  If you are interested, please download the Presentation Proposal.  Proposals are being accepted until March 12, 2010.

PT, PTA and Student Award Winners Announced

TPTA members are honored at Recognition Dinner during Annual Conference.  Find out who the winners are...

TPTA Launches Online Buyer's Guide

The TPTA Buyer's Guide will help TPTA provide its members and other industry professionals with a unique online search tool that will give them quick access to an extensive directory of industry-specific products and services. The directory is available here.

AC2009 Photos Now Available

The TPTA 2009 Annual Conference/Student Conclave was a great success with PTs, PTAs and students enjoying the networking, education and the Austin atmosphere.  See the photos here.

NEW WEB SITE IMPLEMENTATION

The TPTA.org Web site is undergoing a transformation. Please be patient as the new site is being implemented. NOTE: you may login with your regular username and password (the first letter of your password is capitalized and passwords are case-sensitive); however, once logged in, you will be prompted to change your password. Your new password must contain at least seven characters for increased security standards.

Any menu item that has an asterisk (*) next to it annotates this is a Members Only page.  You must be logged in to view it.

TPTA PAC Offers Online Contribution Option

Contributions can now be made online through the TPTA website.  The flexibility of doing a one-time contribution or a monthly contribution allows you to decide at what level you would like to support the PAC.  Click here for the link to the contribution form.  Members:  If you log into the website before going to the form, most of your information will be pre-filled.

TPTA is working towards a new home!  Learn about the benefits of contributing to the Building Fund.

Do you work with Texas Workers' Compensation patients?  If so, use our Maximum Allowable Reimbursement Calculator.  Free for Members.  $100/yr for Non-members.  Click on the logo above or here to access the MAR Calculator.