Rhode Island Physical Therapy Association

Joined February 2019
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We would like to thank @GovDanMcKee, @Mcgaw71 , and @hannagallo27 for their leadership and support in advocating for RI to join the PT Compact. Thank you to our lobbyist firm @MayforthGroup for their consistent guidance on behalf of APTA RI and all of the PT/PTAs in the state.
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Erin Sayles, Michelle Collie and Tracy Gannon are participating in the APTA Capitol Hill Day this week. They are meeting with RI Representatives / Senators and staff to advocate for PTs, PTAs and Students. Thank you ⭐
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Please come ready to learn and feel empowered about taking control of your student debt! Presented by Connor Pierce PT, DPT and Certified Student Loan Professional RSVP for link: forms.gle/aD6gCgSFBnepn9E87
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Jan 30th, @ErinSaylesDPT and @GDRIQUPT on behalf of APTA RI, testified in the RI Committee on Corporations regarding HB 7213 and HB 7265. Thank you @Mcgaw71 and @BrandonPotterRI for their leadership in sponsoring these bills and supporting Physical Therapists throughout RI.
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APTA Rhode Island retweeted
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APTA Colorado calls on Life Time Fitness to voluntarily discontinue its use of the DPT: Dynamic Physical Training trademark. This mark causes confusion among consumers who associate 'DPT' with Doctors of Physical Therapy. Sign this petition if you agree. loom.ly/vpBvKSQ
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Thank you @SenatorRuggerio and @RyanWPearson for your leadership and support for PT. #choosept @APTAtweets
Replying to @RIAPTA1
@RIAPTA1 hosted @SenatorRuggerio and @RyanWPearson recently to discuss #physicaltherapists and our role in health care. Thank you gentlemen for a great discussion and for your leadership in @RISenate! #PTAdvocacy #ChoosePT
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Thank you for attending
Yesterday the Ortho RI Rehab Team had a great time at the 2023 @RIAPTA1 Annual Meeting and Celebration, connecting with fellow therapists and discussing how the future of technology fits into rehab!
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What a privilege to meet with @JoeShekarchi and @CBlazejewski last week. Thank you for your leadership and advocacy for Physical Therapy. @ErinSaylesDPT @GDRIQUPT
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Thank you @LindaUjifusa for meeting with us and discussing access to care and healthcare economics during our Physical Therapy day at the State House on May 17
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Thank you @Mcgaw71 for your support and advocacy of Physical Therapy. Glad you stopped by during our Physical Therapy day at the State House.
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What a great day at the State House on May 17 promoting Physical Therapy. @PaulUllucci, @ErinSaylesDPT, @MichelleECollie, @GDRIQUPT, @DrB_HealthKey pictured here with Representative Dave Bennett
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Our profession is constantly evolving. Keep up with the latest changes with the newly revised "APTA Guide to Physical Therapist Practice." guide.apta.org/
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Looking for a list of external courses approved by the APTA RI through CEU Locker? These courses meet quality and evidence based practice guidelines. ceulocker.com/physical-thera…
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Please attend and share your physical therapy passion with state legislators. Meet in the State House Library from 3 - 5pm. Let us know you are coming: forms.gle/hnq86sDffybGe9yf7
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APTA Rhode Island retweeted
Seeking student volunteers to serve as House ushers at the 2023 House of Delegates in Washington DC, 7/22-24! Don't miss this opportunity to see how HOD functions and learn from dedicated and members as they set policy and direction for the profession. Sign up ends 5/12 #APTAHOD
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Save the date. 👉 May 17
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Did you know that there is a team of APTA RI leaders who work behind the scenes to keep members up to date on Payment and Practice resources? Check this out in our Monthly Newsletters or here: riapta.com/Payment/
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Recently, APTA RI President @MichelleECollie met with @SenWhitehouse to discuss Medicare Reform, PT shortages and PTs role as a primary care provider. #PTAdvocacy
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On March 21, @dpavao11 and @ErinSaylesDPT testified on behalf of APTA RI in the House Corporations Committee on two bills, Physical Therapy Compact Act and GPT to work under the License of a PT. Learn more: riapta.com/Advocacy/Current-…
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Thank you for the support. #BetterTogether
Thank you @Mcgaw71 for your leadership and support in introducing HB 5076 on behalf of @RIAPTA1 ! Thanks also to @MayforthGroup, @dpavao11 and @ErinSaylesDPT for advocating on behalf of our association on this important piece of legislation! #PhysicalTherapy @APTAtweets
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