APTA Acute Care

APTA Acute Care APTA Acute Care is composed of more than 3,800 PTs, PTAs, and students who are members of the APTA.

Submitting to CSM and feeling unsure about your draft? You don’t have to do it alone 💡📝 AACPT Member Benefit: Get expert...
02/17/2026

Submitting to CSM and feeling unsure about your draft? You don’t have to do it alone 💡

📝 AACPT Member Benefit: Get expert feedback on your CSM abstract or proposal from Beth A. Smith, PT, PhD—before you submit.

✨ Thoughtful comments
✨ Writing and content suggestions
✨ Optional second round of review

⏰ Start early—reviews require at least one week, especially if you’re planning two rounds!

📅 CSM 2027 (Philadelphia):
• Education Sessions due April 15, 2026
• Posters & Platforms due July 15, 2026

📩 Email Dr. Smith (bsmith@chla.usc.edu) with your draft and confirm AACPT membership.
🔗 Learn more about the CSM Submission Guidelines here - https://csm.apta.org/programming/csm-submissions

02/13/2026

🎉 Closing Out CSM with Acute Care

Join us Saturday, Feb 14 as we finish strong with Acute Care sessions highlighting innovation, leadership, and the future of practice in acute and critical care environments.

APTA Acute Care is proud to be at the center of this experience, offering targeted programming, opportunities to connect with colleagues, and resources designed for those passionate about advancing acute care.

📲 Don’t forget to add sessions to your agenda and take one last look in the CSM app to catch remaining Acute Care sessions and events before CSM wraps up.

02/12/2026

👋 Day Two of Acute Care at CSM!

Friday, Feb 13 brings another lineup of Acute Care sessions focused on practical decision-making, evidence-informed practice, and collaboration across care teams.

APTA Acute Care is proud to be a driving force at CSM, creating space for specialized education, meaningful connections, and resources for clinicians committed to advancing care in acute and critical settings.

🗓️ Be sure to build these sessions into your schedule, and check the CSM app for additional Acute Care programming, events, and networking opportunities happening today.

CSM is here! 🎉 Make sure to stop by Booth #1658 to grab some fun goodies, pick up helpful resources, and learn more abo...
02/12/2026

CSM is here! 🎉 Make sure to stop by Booth #1658 to grab some fun goodies, pick up helpful resources, and learn more about everything the Academy has to offer. It’s also a great place to connect, catch up with fellow members, and meet new colleagues from across the country. We can’t wait to see you at the booth!

02/11/2026

🚨 Acute Care at CSM — Tomorrow!

Join us Thursday, Feb 12 for engaging Acute Care sessions at CSM designed to deliver practical insights and real-world strategies you can take straight back to the clinic.

APTA Acute Care is proud to be at the heart of this experience—bringing specialized programming, dynamic networking opportunities, and resources tailored for those passionate about advancing care for individuals in acute and critical care settings.

📅 Be sure to add these sessions to your agenda, and don’t forget to check the CSM app for even more Acute Care sessions and events happening throughout the conference.

We can’t wait to see you there!

🚨 Acute care clinicians—this one’s for you! 🚨Bridge the Gap 2026 is coming to Chicago, bringing innovation, inspiration,...
02/10/2026

🚨 Acute care clinicians—this one’s for you! 🚨

Bridge the Gap 2026 is coming to Chicago, bringing innovation, inspiration, and real-world strategies to elevate acute care practice.
✔️ Up to 11 CEUs
✔️ Expert-led, high-impact sessions
✔️ Two days of learning + connection

📍 Chicago | Spring 2026
🔗 https://www.aptaacutecare.org/page/BridgeTheGap2026Conference

Let’s bridge the gap and build the future of acute care—together. 💡🏥

02/10/2026

First CSM? Or your tenth?

In this clip, we share practical perspective on how to approach CSM without burnout — from using the conference app wisely to prioritizing conversations that align with your goals.

CSM can be overwhelming. It doesn’t have to be unfocused.
🎧 Full episode available now

🏆 16th Acute Care Lecture AwardAcute Care Physical Therapy Research: A Journey Beyond the DataAs the professional vision...
02/09/2026

🏆 16th Acute Care Lecture Award

Acute Care Physical Therapy Research: A Journey Beyond the Data

As the professional vision of physical therapy continues to evolve, so does the need to advance our evidence base. Join the Academy for a powerful lecture exploring the growth of acute care physical therapy research—from generation and dissemination to real-world application.

This session will highlight the contributions of physical therapists to research and examine future challenges and opportunities shaping our specialty.

🔗 Learn more: https://apta.confex.com/apta/csm2026/meetingapp.cgi/Session/25148

02/09/2026

“It depends” isn’t a weakness — it’s reality.

This clip speaks to the complexity of acute care decision-making and why no tool can (or should) eliminate clinical nuance.

🎧 Full episode on Apple & Spotify.

CSM 2026 is almost here — and acute care has a seat at the table.In this special Acute Conversations episode, we go behi...
02/09/2026

CSM 2026 is almost here — and acute care has a seat at the table.

In this special Acute Conversations episode, we go behind the scenes with the leaders shaping acute care programming at APTA’s Combined Sections Meeting in Anaheim. From how sessions are selected to why networking still matters, this conversation helps clinicians prepare with intention — not overwhelm.

Whether this is your first CSM or your fifteenth, this episode reframes the conference as an opportunity for growth, connection, and momentum.

🎧 Listen now: https://tinyurl.com/3u6wysb7

📚 Acute Care Education at CSM 2026 | Thurs–SatAttending ? Don’t miss the wide range of Acute Care–focused educational s...
02/07/2026

📚 Acute Care Education at CSM 2026 | Thurs–Sat

Attending ? Don’t miss the wide range of Acute Care–focused educational sessions happening Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in Anaheim!

Each day features multiple concurrent sessions covering clinical practice, research, education, leadership, and innovation across the acute care continuum. Whether you’re a student, clinician, educator, or leader, there’s content designed to support your growth and impact.

🗓 Feb. 12–14, 2026
📍 Anaheim, CA

📱 Important: With so many sessions offered each day, be sure to check the APTA CSM Events App to view the full schedule, confirm times and locations, and build your personalized agenda.

We can’t wait to learn, connect, and advance Acute Care together at CSM 2026!

02/07/2026

Documentation isn’t just paperwork — it shapes the tools we build.

This clip highlights why how we document matters, and how clinician input directly influenced PT-PENCIL’s design and workflow integration.

🎧 Full episode on Apple & Spotify.

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