APTA Kansas

01/26/2026

🚨 Call for Abstracts! 🚨
APTA Kansas is still accepting poster and platform presentations for the 2026 Spring Conference (April 10–11, Hays, KS).
🧠 Research | 📊 Case Studies | 📚 Special Topics
🏆 Student & clinician awards available
⏰ Deadline: Jan 30, 2026 (11:59 PM CST)
🔗 Submission link in bio
📩 Questions? email: ldsilva@kumc.edu

01/21/2026

Save the Date: Day on the Hill – January 27, 2026
Join fellow PTs, PTAs, and advocates in Topeka for our Day on the Hill! This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from legislators and then meet with your own representative to discuss issues that matter most to physical therapy, patient access, and quality care.

Your voice matters — and when we show up together, it makes an impact for our
profession and our patients.

Registration is required.
Please register using the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWxKNwMb5fmoKGzVAOJoLTXf2VCKWCzS92ekAqVejc78WAWA/viewform

01/19/2026

📣 CALL FOR SPEAKERS — APTA Kansas 2026 Spring Conference. APTA Kansas is now accepting presentation proposals for the 2026 Spring Conference on April 10–11, 2026 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Hays, KS.

Sessions are 1–2 hours (with ~10 minutes for Q&A), and creative formats are encouraged: panel discussions, co-presented sessions, and interactive/case-based presentations.

Submit by February 1, 2026
Submission link: https://form.jotform.com/260151234683149

Let’s showcase the great work happening across Kansas PT!

01/17/2026

01/09/2026

Physical Therapist - Outpatient Critical Access Hospital

HIRING! HOSPITAL Facility - Outpatient! Reasonable Productivity Expectations!

We are seeking a full time Physical Therapist, but would consider part time or PRN as well. New grads are welcome. Apply today! Newman Therapy Services serves Emporia, KS and
surrounding communities. As a Physical Therapist, you’ll lead patients on the road to recovery. You will serve patients who are on a journey to life changing healing! We’re looking for a Physical Therapist who strives to help their patients enjoy an improved quality of life after treatment. Your schedule provides the flexibility and autonomy to deliver patients high-quality care!

Physical Therapist Job duties:

Provide Physical Therapy consultation and services to our patients

Educate patients and caregivers of safe rehabilitation practices

Complete your weekly documentation using the latest WebPT EMR

Comply with all state and federal guidelines for PT

Full Time Employee Benefits (30 hrs or more):
Sign-on bonus for a full time position only
Mentorship
401k
Paid Time
Paid Holiday
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Continued Education Support
Referral Program

Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday (Flexible! 30-40 hours week - we can fit your needs!)

Location: 1201 West 12th Avenue, Emporia, KS,

Contact - Jayme Elliott
Doctor's of Physical Therapy - Newman Regional Health
jelliott@drsofpt.com

01/06/2026

APTA KS, in partnership with the University of Kansas Medical Center R.E.A.C.H Lab, is excited to announce a Stroke Recovery CEU and Pub Night! The CEU portion will take place place from 5:30-7pm CST in the REACH lab and the KU Medical Center, and the PT Pub night event will follow across the street at Tanner's Bar and Grill.

Please fill out this google form if you wish to attend: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1wdq2Xma5qd2qxLsqxkdoa9RiLQwijyny_T79DXFUXeI/viewform?edit_requested=true

01/02/2026

Wishing our APTA Kansas community a year filled with health, happiness, growth, and continued advocacy for our profession. We’re excited for what’s ahead, let’s make it a strong one together!

12/30/2025

🚨 Call for Abstracts! 🚨
APTA Kansas is now accepting poster and platform presentations for the 2026 Spring Conference (April 10–11, Hays, KS).
🧠 Research | 📊 Case Studies | 📚 Special Topics
🏆 Student & clinician awards available
⏰ Deadline: Jan 30, 2026 (11:59 PM CST)
🔗 Link for submission in bio
📩 Questions? email: ldsilva@kumc.edu

12/02/2025

We have an exciting update about the PT Compact in Kansas!!

11/25/2025

The official American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) statement regarding the recent DOE call for PT to be excluded for designated "professional" health care providers.

https://www.apta.org/article/2025/11/24/doe-proposal-threatens-physical-therapy-recognition-health-care-workforce?utm_source=informz&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=251124_doe_all_member_email_from_kyle&_zs=P48kl1&_zl=vHTTA

11/08/2025

We having a VERY exciting update from our APTA KS Legislative Chair, Jennifer Caswell, in regard to the PT Compact in Kansas!!