Why Join the IPTA (APTA)?

In this era of disruptive change in healthcare, it has become increasingly important for physical therapists to stay informed of legislative and other issues impacting the practice of physical therapy. Equally important is that physical therapists have a voice in both national and state-level healthcare debates concerning issues affecting the future of physical therapy.

When you are a member, APTA and IPTA function as your advocates and work everyday to protect your right to practice, ensure fair billing, and eliminate barriers preventing people from accessing the benefits of physical therapy.

APTA
The combined forces of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Illinois Physical Therapy Association support and enhance the practice of physical therapy, both nationally and locally.
In general, APTA membership provides:

National advocacy efforts
National support and promotion of the physical therapy profession
Raising consumer awareness of the benefits of physical therapy
Clinical and practice resources to strengthen your expertise
Career development and training opportunities
Information on the latest trends and hot topics in PT
Discounts on national conferences, free courses and insurance savings
Reduced membership dues for early career (APTA’s Starter Dues program)

For more specific information on the value of APTA membership, click here.

IPTA
Local perspectives are as important as the national scope, since the state you practice in regulates your services as a therapist or assistant. The IPTA is focused on member needs here in Illinois.

Your IPTA benefits include:

Professional advocacy in Springfield on practice critical issues
Membership in a professional network of more than 3,500 members
Access to a full time, professionally staffed chapter office in Naperville, Illinois
Informative e-newsletters to keep you informed of PT news
24/7 Access to our public and members-only web content
Additional district-level local support
FREE CE Opportunities (see the DO THE MATH section)
Opportunities for leadership development
CE Tracker and CE Search
Recruitment and career opportunities through our career center and job search
iMAP, our mentorship program to aid in professional development
Reduced membership dues for early career (IPTA’s Starter Dues program)
Student support through funding opportunities to participate in national and state activities as well as a dynamic Student Special Interest Group (SSIG)

To join APTA and IPTA now, click below.

Join today!

DO THE MATH!

In free CE opportunities alone,
your APTA/IPTA membership pays for itself!

During the course of one year, you can earn up to 20 hours in FREE CE through IPTA’s monthly #THIRDTHURSDAY events (virtual or live attendance) PLUS an additional 10 hours in FREE CE through virtual attendance at our monthly research webinars.

In addition, APTA offers FREE CE live and on demand webinars through the APTA Learning Center.

With the cost of CE courses ranging from $35-$100 per credit hour, 30 hours of FREE CE would cover the cost of your membership!

Thinking about joining the Association – New monthly payment plans available.

In response to member requests, APTA is excited to offer APTA Monthly Payment Plan. This plan allows you to pay your annual dues in 12 monthly installments and have your membership auto renew each year. Now is the time to review the monthly payment plan to see if you are eligible.