APTA New York

APTA New York APTA New York is dedicated to serving the public's health interests, improving the standard of health

APTA New York is a non-profit professional organization composed of approximately 5,000 licensed physical therapists (PTs), physical therapist assistants (PTAs) and PT/PTA students. The NYPTA is dedicated to serving the public's health interests, improving the standard of health for people of all ages, and advancing the interests of physical therapists in the State of New York.

Join the Eastern District this February as we plan for the year ahead!We’ll discuss a potential April CE opportunity, Ap...
02/22/2026

Join the Eastern District this February as we plan for the year ahead!

We’ll discuss a potential April CE opportunity, April Lobby Day, the upcoming Delegate Assembly in May, and more.

You’ll also hear a recap from the Winter Board of Directors meeting, including some exciting changes coming in 2026.

Have additional Eastern District topics you’d like to see on the agenda? Please reach out—we’d love to include them.

We look forward to seeing you virtually!

Policy decisions don’t happen in a vacuum. They’re shaped by the people in the room.Join physical therapists, PTAs, and ...
02/19/2026

Policy decisions don’t happen in a vacuum. They’re shaped by the people in the room.

Join physical therapists, PTAs, and students from across the country on Capitol Hill to advocate for our profession, meet directly with elected officials and their staff, and get the tools you need to be an effective voice for physical therapy.

You’ll gain:
✔ Advocacy training that actually prepares you
✔ Direct access to lawmakers shaping healthcare policy
✔ A seat at the table when decisions are made

If you care about the future of physical therapy, this is where you show it.

👉 Register now and be counted: https://bit.ly/3ONdbpY

Join the Long Island District on March 24 for an in-person continuing education course on Sacroiliac Joint Movement Dysf...
02/09/2026

Join the Long Island District on March 24 for an in-person continuing education course on Sacroiliac Joint Movement Dysfunction & the Hesch Method.

This 2-hour course combines lecture + lab to strengthen your assessment skills, refine sacral springing techniques, and improve clinical decision-making for treating SI joint dysfunction.

👕 Loose-fitting shorts required

💲 Members: $30 | Non-Members: $60 | Students: $15

Register now – spots are limited: https://bit.ly/4qprZIF

🎲 Game Night + Winter Membership Meeting!Join the APTA NEew York Brooklyn Staten Island District for an evening of board...
02/08/2026

🎲 Game Night + Winter Membership Meeting!

Join the APTA NEew York Brooklyn Staten Island District for an evening of board game fun and community at Next Move Café!

🗓 February 27, 2026
⏰ 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Next Move Café

This event is free to attend, and all registered participants will receive one complimentary beverage and snack courtesy of Next Move Café.

Spots are limited to 50 attendees, so don’t wait, reserve your seat today: https://bit.ly/3O6Od4E

1️⃣ Share your dataInsurance companies thrive on secrecy. Complete the APTA NY Payment Benchmarking Survey so lawmakers ...
02/06/2026

1️⃣ Share your data
Insurance companies thrive on secrecy. Complete the APTA NY Payment Benchmarking Survey so lawmakers see how far NY rates have fallen behind inflation.

2️⃣ Support Fair Copay legislation
Patients should not pay specialist copays for visits that reimburse less than the copay itself. Email your State Senator via the APTA Action Center.

3️⃣ Report repricing schemes
Seeing out-of-network “repricing” without consent? Report every instance to the APTA NY Public Policy Committee.

4️⃣ Know your worth
A contract that doesn’t cover your cost of care is not a win. Negotiate. Use cost-of-living data. Walk away if needed.

A bad contract is worse than no contract.

Join APTA New York in the advocacy fight: https://bit.ly/4rzDXk3

They want to label the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree as “non-professional.”We say: absolutely not.Our education is r...
02/05/2026

They want to label the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree as “non-professional.”

We say: absolutely not.

Our education is rigorous. Our work is essential. Our impact is undeniable.

Now is the time to defend the profession.

👉 Take action: https://bit.ly/46iplNC

Comments due March 2, 2026

We didn’t enter this profession to fight insurance companies, but here we are.One clinic negotiating alone doesn’t move ...
02/04/2026

We didn’t enter this profession to fight insurance companies, but here we are.

One clinic negotiating alone doesn’t move the needle. Thousands of NY PTs speaking together does.

The pendulum won’t swing back by staying quiet. It moves when data, advocacy, and pressure align.

This is about:
• Fair reimbursement
• Sustainable practices
• Patient access
• Respect for our license

And yes, it’s about survival.

Want to join the fight alongside APTA New York? Stay in the know: https://bit.ly/4rzDXk3

Here’s the part that should make everyone uncomfortable.In many NY plans, the patient copay ($60+) is equal to or higher...
02/02/2026

Here’s the part that should make everyone uncomfortable.

In many NY plans, the patient copay ($60+) is equal to or higher than the insurance reimbursement.

That means:
• The insurer collects premiums
• Pays little to nothing for skilled care
• Shifts the full cost onto the patient

This isn’t cost-sharing. It’s cost-dumping.

And it puts patient access at risk, especially for those who need frequent rehab to function, work, or stay independent.

Leadership. Advocacy. Opportunity.Your January/February APTA New York Newsletter is live. Explore what’s ahead for our p...
02/02/2026

Leadership. Advocacy. Opportunity.

Your January/February APTA New York Newsletter is live. Explore what’s ahead for our profession and how you can be part of shaping it.

Read more → https://bit.ly/4rvs6DC

📍 New York• Cost of Living Index: 126.6• Housing costs: 178% of national average• Avg commercial reimbursement: $62–$75/...
01/29/2026

📍 New York
• Cost of Living Index: 126.6
• Housing costs: 178% of national average
• Avg commercial reimbursement: $62–$75/visit

📍 Utah
• Cost of Living Index: 99.1
• Avg commercial reimbursement: $105–$115/visit
Same CPT codes. Same license. Same outcomes.

NY therapists are paid ~35% LESS while paying far more to operate.
If pay is “market-based,” the market is broken.

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971 Albany Shaker Road
Latham, NY
12110

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+15184594499

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