Company Profile
Company Overview
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is a national professional organization representing more than 71,000 members. Its goal is to foster advancements in physical therapy practice, research, and education.
Company History
Physical therapists formed their first professional association in 1921, called the American Women's Physical Therapeutic Association. Led by President Mary McMillan, an executive committee of elected officers governed the Association, which included 274 charter members. By the end of the 1930s, the Association changed its name to the American Physiotherapy Association. Men were admitted, and membership grew to just under 1,000.
Benefits
APTA: A Great Place to Work!
APTA is one of the "Great Places to Work" in the Washington area, finds Washingtonian Magazine.
APTA's benefits include work life policies, employee development, summer hours, gym membership reimbursement, and more! Washingtonian recognized APTA for the third time in 2007. APTA was also selected in 2005 and 2003.