Ohio Physical Therapy Association

01/15/2026

We are counting down to OPTA's 75th Anniversary with ! Frank Pierson, PT served as OPTA President from 1975-1977

01/14/2026

Take a 10 minute walk without your phone. Let your senses guide you.

01/13/2026

The Central District is kicking off their Connections in Practice webinar series on Thursday, January 29! Join us to learn more about ALS in outpatient physical therapy. Emphasis will be placed on differential diagnosis, interdisciplinary communication, and the role of physical therapists in the ALS care continuum.

This webinar is FREE for OPTA members: https://www.ohiopt.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2009699&group=

01/13/2026

OPTA members are invited to join us for LAMP Leadership 101 in Columbus on February 28-March 1. This two-day course will focus on the development of leadership behaviors for facilitating autonomous practice, accountability, and professional values. The LAMP Leadership Institute is an initiative of the APTA Academy of Leadership and Innovation.

Limited spots available, register today: https://www.ohiopt.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2026266&group=

01/12/2026

Back by popular demand for the fifth year! OPTA's Payment Policy Specialist, Berni Willis, will discuss CMS Medicare 2026 updates, including deductibles, thresholds, and modifier requirements. She’ll also cover new 2026 Remote Therapy Monitoring procedures and billing CPT codes and the status of telehealth coverage and plan of care requirements. Other topics will include the reasons why more providers are providing out-of-network coverage and will ask “Are you compliant with the No Surprise Act?”

Join us TOMORROW for the first webinar of OPTA's Lunch + Learn Webinar Series for 2026: https://ce.ohiopt.org/?pg=semwebCatalog&panel=showLive&seminarid=26619

01/12/2026

01/09/2026

OPTA is seeking passionate PTs, PTAs, and students to join the Wellness Committee – a member-driven group dedicated to helping our profession thrive, both personally and professionally.

Beginning in February, the committee will bring together members eager to shape impactful initiatives, support colleagues across the state, and strengthen wellness within Ohio’s physical therapy community.

Learn more: https://www.ohiopt.org/page/WellnessRegistration

01/08/2026

Join the Northwest District for the University of Findlay Student and Clinician Research Forum on Thursday, February 5. This evening includes University of Findlay DPT student research poster and platform presentations, as well as clinician platform presentations.

Register for this FREE event: https://www.ohiopt.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2016032&group=

01/08/2026

We are counting down to OPTA's 75th Anniversary with ! Check out these memories from Advocacy Day 2017 and shares your photos with us using

01/07/2026

Back by popular demand for the fifth year! OPTA's Payment Policy Specialist, Berni Willis, will discuss CMS Medicare 2026 updates, including deductibles, thresholds, and modifier requirements. She’ll also cover new 2026 Remote Therapy Monitoring procedures and billing CPT codes and the status of telehealth coverage and plan of care requirements. Other topics will include the reasons why more providers are providing out-of-network coverage and will ask “Are you compliant with the No Surprise Act?”

Join us for the first webinar of OPTA's Lunch + Learn Webinar Series for 2026! Register: https://ce.ohiopt.org/?pg=semwebCatalog&panel=showLive&seminarid=26619

01/07/2026

NEW for 2026! Research grants will now be awarded on a calendar year basis and recognized at the Spring Conference. The OPTA Research Committee awards grants to select eligible projects to support members interested in conducting research.

Grant applications are being accepted for the 2026 funding cycle until midnight, Thursday, February 26, 2026.

Learn more: https://www.ohiopt.org/page/GrantApplication