Profile: American Physical Therapy Association - Maryland Chapter

About APTA of Maryland, Inc.

The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is a national professional organization representing more than 66,000 members. Its goal is to foster advancements in physical therapy practice, research, and education.

THE APTA MISSION STATEMENT: 
The mission of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the principal membership organization representing and promoting the profession of physical therapy, is to further the profession's role in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of movement dysfunctions and the enhancement of the physical health and functional abilities of members of the public.

The APTA of Maryland, Inc. is committed to the promotion, delivery, enhancement, and preservation of physical therapy by addressing the needs and interests of its members in areas of practice, reimbursement, education, and research.

Vision Statement

Physical therapists will be recognized as the sole providers of physical therapy. Physical therapists will be recognized by consumers and all healthcare professionals as the practitioners of choice to whom consumers have direct access for the diagnosis of, interventions for, and prevention of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities related to movement, function, and health.  Physical therapists will hold all privileges of autonomous practice andwill be acknowledged as leaders in their role to promote health and wellness for citizens of Maryland.

Physical therapists may be assisted by physical therapist assistants who are licensed and educated to provide physical therapist directed and supervised components of interventions.

Guided by integrity, life-long learning, and a commitment to comprehensive and accessible health programs for all people, physical therapists and physical therapist assistants will render evidence-based services throughout the continuum of care and improve quality of life for society.

APTA of Maryland
P.O. Box 3329
Crofton, MD 21114-3329
 
Phone-800.306.5596
Fax- 410-695-6127

www.aptamd.org