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South Carolina Chapter of APTA aims to improve lives of the people we serve in accordance with our strategic plan. Representing over 1000 PT, PTA, & students.

South Carolina
Joined February 2014
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Getting PTs and PTAs elected to state legislatures & Congress is critical to ensuring the PT voice is heard. Thrilled to see former APTA president Ben Massey running for the NC Statehouse! benmasseyjr.com/
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The priorities set out APTA’s fundamental policy principles for members of Congress, Hill staff, federal agencies, and the Administration. #PTAdvocacy apta.org/news/2021/02/26/202…
APTA NSC will be held virtually this year, Nov. 4-8, and you and your students can enjoy 5 days of live programming and access to more than 25 on-demand sessions, all for $50. (Register as a group of 10+ members and the price drops to $35 each!) apta.org/NSC #APTANSC
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Happening Thursday at 6 p.m. ET! We'll discuss how to create pathways, how to facilitate them through mentorship, and the ways volunteers can support structures and groups that keep those pathways open into the future. bit.ly/31jau3S
Today at 2:00 PM, ET, APTA is hosting a Facebook Live event to discuss international PT response to COVID-19. bit.ly/2WK2eZy
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APTA Volunteer Opportunities Available bit.ly/2S8T3Pn
Somehow the local paper got word of #PTintheCommunity & wanted an interview last week! #APTAcsm
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10,000 baby boomers are reaching Medicare-eligible age every day--the demand for physical therapy is growing. Yet Medicare keeps cutting payment. Tell Congress that the squeeze on physical therapy payment must stop. apta.org/FighttheCut/ #FightTheCut
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“I’m thinking through every movement I make, to be efficient and pain-free. One of the most valuable lessons she taught me was how to understand what’s going on in my body.” A patient credits her PT with asking the right questions and seeking answers. choosept.com/radio/detail/su…
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Wrapping up a really cool experience. Glad to be a part of the conversation (remotely) and hear about how we can shape our profession. Lots to digest and think about. #ChoosePT #BetterTogether @APTAtweets @scapta
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Paul Rockar Named Foundation President bit.ly/2TaC9AP
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8 days left to comment on CMS Scope of Practice. PTs in private practice, here is your chance to try and change the direct supervision requirement of a PTA. apta.org/RegulatoryIssues/Ta… @HPAAPTA @pps_apta @WebPT @APTAtweets
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See what a #PTCompact costs in each state ptcompact.org/Compact-Privil…
In 2019, more than 1,800 members refinanced their student loans through APTA’s Financial Solutions Center, a 260% increase over 2018. apta.org/2019/
CMS isn't known for easy-to-understand rules and regulations around Medicare. Unfortunately, that complexity can lead to misinformation. Here we're debunking some of the most prevalent Medicare myths we've been seeing bit.ly/2Qi2BXG
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The current bylaws of the Student Assembly, are in need of updates to keep them current. A Breakfast and General Membership Meeting will be planned at #APTACSM on February 13, 7:00 am–8:30 am, and a bylaw vote will take place during this time. More info: bit.ly/37wGqm7
Time to Act: Surprise Coding Complication Ignores Realities of PT Practice and Must be Changed bit.ly/2MRjaaq
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Interested in speaking at the North Carolina Student Conclave on March 7th? Send us an email at [email protected]
This Veteran's Day, we pause to recognize the unique role and contributions of the military in advancing the physical therapy profession. Following are a few accomplishments of our women and men in uniform. bit.ly/36U0iQD