Florida Physical Therapy Association (FPTA)

Florida Physical Therapy Association (FPTA) The FPTA supports physical therapists & physical therapist assistants in Florida. We are dedicated to improving the lives of Floridians through movememnt!

The FPTA is the only organization in Florida that solely represents the interests of physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and students.

We've been receiving a lot of calls about background screening. Below is the link for more information. FPTA does not ha...
11/07/2025

We've been receiving a lot of calls about background screening. Below is the link for more information. FPTA does not have anything to do with this process.

If you are OUT OF STATE, please use this contact information for questions:
Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance
Bureau of Operations – Background Screening Unit
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin BSU-01 Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Phone: (850) 488-0595
Email: mqa.backgroundscreen@flhealth.gov

https://flhealthsource.gov/background-screening/

11/06/2025

On Tuesday, Nov. 4th, FPTA members and staff met with over 30 Representatives/Senators within a 3.5 hour time. We were well received by most officials and the PT/PTA Students learned a lot.
Enjoy this 2025 Legislative Day mashup.

🎉Florida International University's Physical Therapy program is celebrating their 50th Anniversary! 🎉Join us as we celeb...
11/06/2025

🎉Florida International University's Physical Therapy program is celebrating their 50th Anniversary! 🎉Join us as we celebrate 50 years of progress, impact, and innovation, honoring not only the accomplishments of the program but also the enduring spirit that defines Florida International University. From its humble beginnings, no one in that inaugural class could have imagined the transformation that lay ahead a university that would grow into a global leader in research, education, and community engagement.

📆Saturday, December 6, 2025
6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Graham Center Ballrooms
https://cnhs.fiu.edu/academics/physical-therapy/pt50/index.html

👨‍🦼Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility (CRCA) at 305-348-2785 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to CRCA at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.

All proceeds from the Physical Therapy 50th Anniversary will support alumni-centric events and programming to elevate the FIU Alumni experience.

📣West Central District 4th Quarter CEU Presentation📣📆Date & Time:November 6, 2025 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Cost: Members: FREE ...
11/06/2025

📣West Central District 4th Quarter CEU Presentation📣

📆Date & Time:
November 6, 2025 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Cost:
Members: FREE
Non-Member PT: $25
Non-Member Student: $10
Location: Zoom

REGISTER HERE: https://ow.ly/s1y250Xnibl

UNF teams up with Brooks Rehabilitation to grow physical therapy programThe University of North Florida (UNF) and Brooks...
11/06/2025

UNF teams up with Brooks Rehabilitation to grow physical therapy program

The University of North Florida (UNF) and Brooks Rehabilitation have announced a collaboration to expand UNF’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program, aiming to double its class size by fall 2026.

Brooks Rehabilitation has pledged a three-year gift to support the expansion, which will increase the program’s capacity from 30 students to 60 students annually. The gift was announced by UNF President Moez Limayem during the 2025 Convocation ceremony.

Brooks Rehabilitation has partnered with UNF to expand the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, aiming to enhance healthcare education.“We are incredibly grateful to Brooks Rehabilitation for their support and generosity,” Limayem said.

After years of growth and rising demand, the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine School of Physical Therapy and Rehab...
11/05/2025

After years of growth and rising demand, the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences (SPTRS) is entering a new chapter, moving into a newly renovated facility on the USF campus that will double its space and strengthen its standing among the nation’s top programs.

👏Congratulations on your expansion!

https://ow.ly/6Lon50XnsgF

📣West Central District 4th Quarter CEU Presentation📣📆Date & Time:November 6, 2025 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Cost: Members: FREE ...
11/05/2025

📣West Central District 4th Quarter CEU Presentation📣

📆Date & Time:
November 6, 2025 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Cost:
Members: FREE
Non-Member PT: $25
Non-Member Student: $10
Location: Zoom

REGISTER HERE: https://ow.ly/3rlS50Xnibk

Join the Neuro SIG for a CE Presentation:"Neuro Residencies: Everything You Want to Know about Neuro Residencies & More!...
11/05/2025

Join the Neuro SIG for a CE Presentation:
"Neuro Residencies: Everything You Want to Know about Neuro Residencies & More!"

Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Cost: FREE

Summary of course:
This presentation will be targeted toward licensed physical therapists and student physical therapists who are considering a Neuro Residency within their career path. A panel of speakers including Residency Program Directors, Residency Program Graduates and current Residents will lead a presentation covering all aspects of Neuro Residency. The Program Directors will discuss the expected objectives that need to be met in every Residency program, the typical structure of a Neuro Residency program, benefits of a Residency program, application process and deadlines, and interview process. The Program Directors will also speak about how Neuro Residency programs do vary and some of the differences that exist within their programs. The Residency graduates and current residents will speak about the pros and cons of Residency, steps they took to prepare to apply and interview, typical day week/day of a resident, and overall perspectives. The presentation will conclude with open panel discussion to allow participants to ask as many questions as possible regarding Neuro Residency.

https://ow.ly/N4ol50Xnb1Y

In this webinar, we will explore the essential role of Physical Therapists in preserving muscle mass and functional capa...
11/05/2025

In this webinar, we will explore the essential role of Physical Therapists in preserving muscle mass and functional capacity in older adults using GLP-1 medications like Ozempic. Gain insights into evidence-based exercise strategies, sarcopenia assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize metabolic health while maintaining strength and independence in our aging patients.
1.5 CE hrs.
This webinar is FREE to all FPTA Members
$20 Professional non-members
$10 Non-member Students

In opening the APTA Future of Rehab Therapy Summit, APTA Vice President Skye Donovan, PT, PhD, said the profession is at...
11/05/2025

In opening the APTA Future of Rehab Therapy Summit, APTA Vice President Skye Donovan, PT, PhD, said the profession is at a tipping point: one where new technologies, data-driven care, and interdisciplinary collaboration are "redefining what is possible."



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