Illinois Physical Therapy Association

11/06/2025

Join us, for our next taking place on Thursday, November 20th, as we welcome Illinois Federal Affairs Liaison: Dr. Kyle Mundhenke, PT, DPT, COMT & IPTA Payment Chair: Dr. Rick Rausch PT, DPT, MBA for a presentation on "Federal Advocacy & Payment: 2025 Victories, Challenges, and Priorities."

This course will give a brief synopsis of bill development, examine current physical therapy related legislation, and outline any updates or victories to date.

LEARN MORE & RSVP: https://www.ipta.org/event/Nov2025THIRDTHURSDAY

11/04/2025

As we approach our 75th anniversary in 2026, we are laying the groundwork for a year of celebration, innovation, and renewed purpose.
Read more in this month's Message from Your IPTA President here: https://tinyurl.com/IPTAPresidentNovember25

11/04/2025

As we approach our 75th anniversary in 2026, we are laying the groundwork for a year of celebration, innovation, and renewed purpose.

Read more in this month's Message from Your IPTA President here:

11/03/2025

APTA successfully advocated for updates to Aetna’s Physical Therapy Clinical Policy Bulletin, expanding descriptions for key CPT codes and including telehealth as a delivery option.

These changes help better highlight the value and scope of physical therapist practice.

Read the policy now and stay tuned for more details coming this week: https://www.aetna.com/cpb/medical/data/300_399/0325.html

11/03/2025

10/31/2025

💼 HIRING: PTA (Part-Time)

📍 Location: Bloomingdale, Illinois
💰 Pay: $29–$35/hr (based on experience)

Join a patient-focused outpatient clinic with a supportive, PT-led team and a positive environment that values quality care.
Flexible schedule, rotating weekends.

Requirements:
✔️ Illinois PTA License
✔️ Outpatient experience preferred
✔️ Reliable, professional, and passionate about patient care

📩 Apply at: [email protected]
Check us out: www.healingrehab.org

🏥 Healing Rehab Physical Therapy – Bloomingdale, IL

10/30/2025

RSVP TODAY! Join us for the GeriSIG Virtual Town Hall and Student Panel. During this virtual panel, hear from both students and professionals about their experiences working with older adults. Students will share insights from their clinical or volunteer work, while practicing PTs and PTAs will discuss why they chose to specialize in geriatrics and the rewarding aspects of this field.
Link to RSVP: https://www.ipta.org/event/2025GeriSIGTownHall3

10/24/2025

Join us on Tues. November 11th for a dynamic and thought-provoking virtual journal club brought to you by IPTA's iMAP (Inspire, Mentor & Participate) mentorship program!

Your iMAP Leaders will dive into the concept of Master Adaptive Learning —a fresh, forward-thinking framework shaping how physical therapists learn, grow, and thrive in ever-changing clinical environments.

Through two article reviews, we’ll explore how we can move beyond rote learning to cultivate agile, reflective practitioners ready to adapt and lead in changing healthcare settings.

Learn more and RSVP: https://www.ipta.org/event/iMAPClub2025

10/23/2025

IPTF’s next Spotlight on Research will take place on Thurs., November 13th, as we welcome Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Peter Waller, DO to share research on "Too Much Too Soon: Health Consequences of Sports Specialization."

Learn more & RSVP here: https://www.ipta.org/event/SpotlightResearchNov25

10/16/2025

Although dry needling is gaining much in popularity among physical therapists, there is a rise in unsubstantiated claims about the underlying mechanisms of dry needling and its effectiveness.

Join us for a special virtual learning session on Saturday, October 25th with internationally recognized expert in dry needling, Dr. Jan Dommerholt, PT, DPT, President/CEO of Myopain Seminars.

Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and engage directly with one of the leading voices in dry needling! Learn more and register here: https://www.ipta.org/event/InnovativeDryNeedling

10/15/2025