APTA Outstanding Physical Therapist/Physical Therapist Assistant Team Award

Eligibility

APTA Outstanding Physical Therapist/Physical Therapist Assistant Team Award, with an application deadline in December, offers numerous awards that vary in amount.

Description

The Outstanding Physical Therapist/Physical Therapist Assistant Team Award honors professionals who have individually provided clinical service for a minimum of five years, and have positively affected the quality of physical therapy through their combined teamwork during a period of at least three years. This award recognizes a PT/PTA team whose positive work has contributed to the delivery of high-quality physical therapist services. A letter of nomination that specifically focuses on the strengths of the nominated PT/PTA team in relation to the award criteria is required. Two letters of support obtained from individuals (e.g., patients, peers, colleagues, employees) upon whom the team has had an impact, which specifically address one or more of the criteria for selection must be submitted. A description of the team's formal (written) or informal (communicated) protocol is also required: team structure, method of communication, determination of assignments to patients and clients, and method of supervision related to patient and client needs. Please visit the award's website or contact the American Physical Therapy Association for more information.