 Professional Organizations
Professional
societies provide an excellent means of keeping current and in touch
with other professionals in the field. These groups can play a key role
in your development and keep you abreast of what is happening in your
field.Associations promote the interests of their members and provide a
network of contacts that can help you find jobs and move your career
forward. They can offer a variety of services including job referral
services, continuing education courses, insurance, travel benefits,
periodicals, and meeting and conference opportunities. The following is
a partial list of professional associations serving physical therapists. A broader list of professional associations is also
available by clicking here.
 American
Physical Therapy Association
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is a national
professional organization representing more than 71,000 members. Its
goal is to foster advancements in physical therapy practice, research,
and education.
Note: Some resources in this section are provided by the US Department
of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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