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Private practices faces shared challenges while providing unique experiences to their consumers.
If you own or work in a PT–owned private practice, we have resources to support you.
The APTA Private Practice Section is specifically dedicated to those interested in business and management, whether you own a practice or are considering starting one.
The APTA community is full of examples of members who are collaborating to make their businesses thrive in a rapidly evolving health care marketplace.
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Dec 11, 2019 / Article
Starting a private physical therapy practice is a major decision that requires considerable preparation and a significant commitment.
May 15, 2017 / Perspective
I realize that the experiences I gained through my involvement with PPS have filled in the gaps that physical therapy school could not.
Mar 22, 2017 / Perspective
It was out of necessity that I decided to open my own clinic.
Jan 1, 2020 / Website
With a mission to champion the success of the physical therapist in business, PPS provides its members with extensive popular practice management and marketing resources.
Nov 15, 2024 / Website
This academy seeks to promote health equity and value in healthcare through best practices in advocacy, leadership, and innovation.
Additional Private Practice Content
Oct 16, 2024 / News
A new report from APTA and APTA Private Practice can help you better understand the current hiring environment for PTs and PTAs.
Sep 12, 2024 / News
Updates to the agency's State Operations Manual make it easier to apply for certifications of primary and extension sites.
Oct 11, 2023 / Report
This report identifies three main hiring challenges.
Apr 5, 2023 / Resource
Learn about the implications for new "surprise billing" rules that require a good faith estimate of the costs of services for uninsured or self-pay patients are in effect as of Jan. 1, 2022.
Apr 1, 2022 / Article
Preparing a pediatric patient who will need ongoing physical therapy into adulthood may require years of planning.
Jan 25, 2022 / Perspective
Health insurance coverage for outpatient musculoskeletal rehabilitation disregards variability in prior level of function, rehabilitation progress, and personal recovery goals.
Nov 22, 2021 / Article
Review these practical steps that can be somewhat unique when providing cash-based services for an annual checkup by a physical therapist.
Nov 5, 2021 / News
CMS issued a sweeping rule requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for an estimated 17 million workers. Here are six basics of the new requirements
Oct 1, 2021 / Feature
Why PTs and PTAs need these important traits if they want to be successful.
May 14, 2021 / Podcast
Listen to this APTA Regulatory podcast on the TOPS Study, which provides an overview and takeaways from a major analysis of postacute care across settings.