LibGuides: Physical Therapy Resources: Web Sites

CAPTE: Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education Accrediting agency that is nationally recognized by the US Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA.)
Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) Mission of this organization is to protect the public by providing service and leadership that promote safe and competent physical therapy practice.
foundation of physical therapy research This foundation's purpose is to fund physical therapy research through grants, scholarships, and fellowships. Through these investments, researchers go on to yield exceptional research that helps us to learn more about the efficacy of physical therapy practices, pioneer breakthrough treatments, and build the evidence-base to define the value of physical therapy among payers, other health care professions, and patients. We create a pipeline for future researchers and sow the seeds for new research to come.
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Physical Therapists Description of the profession, work conditions, training, salary, job outlook, etc.
Occupational Therapy -- Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides Information regarding physical therapist assistants and aides. Includes career overview, educational requirements, salary, and job outlook.
Physical Therapy - NYS Office of the Professions Provides general description of the professions and information about New York State laws, rules, requirements, and regulations regarding the practice of physical therapy.
Physical Therapy Centralized Application Service A service of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). PTCAS allows applicants to use a single application and one set of materials to apply to multiple DPT programs.
PT Now Evidence-based clinical reference tool for use by rehabilitation clinicians at the point-of-care.

American Academy of Physical Therapy Career and practice development information, information about membership, information about upcoming conferences, educational resources, and more.
American Physical Therapy Association Current research, physical therapy news, consumer information, career advice, etc.
New York Physical Therapy Association Information on careers, job postings, practice development, membership, the different NY State chapters, and much more.
World Confederation for Physical Therapy Founded in 1951, the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT), is the sole international voice for physical therapy, representing more than 450,000 physical therapists worldwide through its 120 member organisations.

Choose PT Official consumer information website of the American Physical Therapy Association. Content is reviewed by subject matter experts within APTA's specialty sections.
Physical Therapy Web Articles & resources related to physical therapy/physiotherapy including articles by world-renowned physical therapists/physiotherapists.
WebMD -- Pain Management - What is Physical Therapy? WebMD offers credible and in-depth medical news, features, reference material, and online community programs.

Career OneStop -- Physical Therapy Has a mission to deliver integrated, easy-to-understand workforce information that helps job seekers, students, workers, workforce intermediaries, and employers develop their capacity and make sound economic decisions in the new economy.
TherapyJobs.com A community site offering various types of career resources for therapist job seekers, including job search and resume posting. Registered users can apply for jobs directly and save jobs.
Indeed -- Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs Indeed strives to put job seekers first, giving them free access to search for jobs, post resumes, and research companies.
MeetUp -- Physical Therapist Groups Meetup is a platform for finding and building local communities. People use Meetup to meet new people, learn new things, find support, get out of their comfort zones, and pursue their passions, together.