Dear Members,

This message is the last President’s message that I will be providing for you as my final term will expire in November. I have truly enjoyed getting to know you and work on your behalf over the last five years. I am humbled by the support and trust that you all provided to me and in me. We have accomplished a lot together. We have achieved financial stability, revamped our education offerings, expanded and revived organizational committees, created opportunities for early professionals, developed a process to improve diversity and inclusion, hired new executive leadership, updated our accounting, grown in size by nearly 15%, changed our name and updated our logo. It has been a busy but fulfilling time. Thank you for allowing me to lead this organization, represent you and our profession. I will be leaving you in very able hands. I have enjoyed working with Dr. Tony Grillo, President-elect, over recent months, and he has demonstrated that he is very equipped to be a catalyst for APTA-Virginia in the years to come. Thank you again. I appreciate you and your efforts.
 
All the best,

Josh 
Joshua A. Bailey, PT, DPT

November 6-7, 2020
 
Join us this fall for four type 1 CEs and a celebration of APTA’s 100 years, as we thank President Bailey for his leadership over the last four years and welcome President Elect Grillo to the role of President. At the Summit, find out what’s happening legislatively, support the PAC, and if you’re a student, connect with your peers at their special meeting! We may be virtual this year, but it’s going to be fun regardless!

Friday, Nov. 6
1:00 pm–4:00 pm     Board Meeting via Zoom
7:00 pm–9:30 pm     PAC Fundraiser via Zoom
 
Saturday, Nov. 7
8:00 am–12:15 pm   Neuro Course via Zoom
12:30 pm–1:30 pm   Two or three live poster presentations via Facebook Live
1:45 pm–3:45 pm     Annual Members’ Meeting via Zoom
4:00 pm–6:00 pm     Student Meeting via Zoom

Did you know that the APTA Virginia advocacy team is preparing legislation on unfettered direct access and fair-co-pay? On Friday, November 6, at 7:00 pm, there will be a PAC fundraiser event during which time, a panel discussion entitled Clinical and Financial Strategies in a Post COVID Clinical Environment will occur. You can register for the event here.

In the meantime, we hope that you’ll consider supporting the PAC by a personal donation. We take credit cards and checks!

  
We also have three corporate donors: Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Pivot Physical Therapy and Rehab Associates of Central Virginia. Don’t miss out on being recognized during the PAC event! Contact us today to become a corporate donor!

Find out who are APTA Virginia's newest officers and delegates.

• Presented by Reiko Simmons and Parliamentarian Shawne Soper
• Discussion about why we are amending the bylaws
• Member's vote on bylaws

• Cameron J. Massumi, PT, DPT
• Kate Hogue, PT, DPT
• Sarah Owens, PT, DPT

A group of clinicians with experience in managing large numbers of patients with COVID-19 have developed a new guide titled "What Now for Rehabilitation Specialists," which offers recommendations that emphasize early rehab.

This year’s National Physical Therapy Month focus is on the importance of physical activity and the role of PTs and PTAs in helping people get moving – a focus that’s also in line with APTA’s latest #ChoosePT public awareness campaign.

A bipartisan bill that allows the government to remain open for business until December 11 also includes provision for providers who received Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payment Program loans – repayments have been pushed back to one year after the loan was issued.