Why become a PPS, APTA member?
There are many benefits to becoming a member of the Private Practice Section of the American Physical Therapy Association. You will gain immediate access to information, resources and a network of professional peers. You can also take advantage of many additional FREE services PPS, APTA has to offer:

• IMPACT, our award-winning newsletter, featuring issues that affect you as a physical therapist in private practice.
  
• Updates on CPT code and RBRVS revision.
  
• An experienced and helpful staff to answer your reimbursement and practice questions.
  
• Discounts on business services and insurance programs.
  
• Representation on Capitol Hill to affect positive change for the physical therapy profession and for private practitioners in particular.
  
• The PPS Annual Conference and other educational workshops, designed to meet your continuing professional needs and link you with vendors offering the latest technologies.
  
• Publications to help you and your business grow.
  
• Member Resources Program, which connects you with experienced private practitioners around the country.
• The PPS Message Board. Available only to PPS members, this is an ideal opportunity for networking, generating discussions, and posting questions of interest to the membership.
• Tax deductible membership dues. PPS membership dues are an investment in your profession and may be tax deductible as a normal business expense.

Members Helping Members

The Private Practice Section provides many opportunities for assistance in finding the answers to your practice/business questions and networking. Click on any of the links below for further information

Webpage Message Board
This is a members only site. There are 5 categories for postings (general, reimbursement/billing, marketing, practice management, and practice start up, Use the message board to ask questions and share information with your private practice colleagues.

Email communication with Staff/member
Specific questions can be directed via email (or phone) to staff who will assist you or will refer you to a member expert who can answer your questions.

Member Resources Program
Many section members have volunteered to serve as member resources to those who are opening a new private practice, struggling with a practice management issue or expanding into a new niche area of practice. The PPS Member Resources Program links experienced private practice physical therapists with fellow section members who have similar interests but lack experience. The resources are listed by geographic area (state), last name or specialty area. There is also a list of frequently asked questions to guide you through the process and make sure that the member resource program is what you are looking for.

Please be sensitive to the time that you spend with the member resources. If your issue is one that requires significant input or research, you may be in need of a consultant. The member resource you contact should feel free to advise you if this is the case. See the next bullet for information regarding consultants.

Networking
Attend the PPS annual conference where we provide numerous activities that encourage networking with other practice owners who are ready and willing to share information.

Consulting Services Network
The APTA provides a consulting services network for all members. Consultants in the network who are PPS members will be identified to you upon request. There are many factors to consider when choosing a consultant. The consultants are grouped by their specialty areas and geographic location. You will be given the names of at least 3 consultants to interview and choose from. For more information visit the APTA web site at www.apta.org or call 1-800-999-APTA (2782).

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and advance your practice. Become a member of the PPS, APTA today!

Download your Membership Application here!

If you would like more information on the benefits of joining the Private Practice Section, contact our Membership Department.