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Welcome to summer! I hope everyone is enjoying warmer weather. As a chapter, we are coming off some very successful spring events, including our Spring Education Event which took place at ODU in April, as well as our Strategic Planning Leadership Workshop where many members and leaders provided valuable contribution to our future vision for the chapter. Our strategic plan will be available for members to view very soon, and I am happy to report that the chapter is in a solid financial position moving forward.
On the horizon, chapter leadership will be attending APTA’s annual Leadership Congress, which will take place in Alexandria, VA August 12-16, 2022. Chapters and components from across the country will be in town to participate in several events including student programming, House of Delegates, State Payment Advocacy Forum, PAC events, and more. Click here to see a schedule of programming. We are most excited for the official launch of the Virginia is for Learners (VA4L) annual education series. We have transformed the way our chapter is offering education throughout the year with online and in-person courses. We will be rolling out our new learning management software (LMS) to offer real time and on-demand education with several options to choose from. Included in Virginia is for Learners is our Annual Fall Summit which will take place in-person on November 4-5. Emory & Henry University in Marion, VA has graciously offered to host the event, and has a wonderful facility to accommodate the variety of events. Some of the highlights will include educational offerings, the Annual Members Meeting, PAC Event, and student programing. Information on scheduling, programming, and registration for both VA4L events and the Fall Summit can be found here.
Thank you all for your membership. I hope everyone has a fun and eventful summer!
Sincerely,
Tony Grillo, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Nominations are being taken now through August 3, 2022 for several positions. Click the banner above to see the full list and details.
Please consider running for an elected position. It's a great way to meet other PT and PTA throughout Virginia and advance the profession. Self-nominations are certainly welcome! Don't be shy! Likewise, if you know a colleague who would be a good fit, please nominate them.
APTA has announced the 2022 Honors and Awards Program recipients, and it is our pleasure to inform you that the following member from APTA Virginia has been selected to receive an award:
Recognition of Legislative Commitment
Tomas J. Bohanon, Jr., PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Award recipients will be recognized with a ceremony and a reception hosted by the PT Fund on Sunday, August 14, in Washington D.C. at the Omni Shoreham Hotel. The Honors & Awards Ceremony will immediately follow the 27th John H.P. Maley Lecture beginning at 7:00 pm E.T. Ballroom seating will be limited, but the event will be live streamed.
For any questions regarding how to gain access to the live stream, please contact APTA at memberservices@apta.org.
We are excited to announce that beginning in July 2022, APTA Virginia will debut a new educational program. Virginia is for Learners (VA4L) will be available virtually, in-person and on demand!
Did you know that when you register before June 24, 2022, you get 10% off your purchase? But that's not all. When you purchase a bundle of courses, you get an additional 10% off, which makes a total discount of 20% off when you register.
The early bird for the bundled courses will end on June 24, 2022, but don't let time fool you. The cutoff date will be here before you know it, so act fast!
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As a valued member of APTA VA we want to make sure you are aware of this information about Anthem as we know it may impact your practice. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
Sincerely,
APTA Practice and Payor Relations Committee
Here is a recent update regarding the Federal Affairs Liaison 2022 Briefing and APTA.
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APTA Virginia is a non-profit that operates because of the countless hours that its members give of themselves. The Virginia Chapter believes that volunteering should be fun, engaging, a networking opportunity, and use your unique skill set.
We have an immediate need to fill the position of the Awards Committee Chair! It is a fun, engaging opportunity where you get to play a hand in award nominations. To get more information on this committee, use this link!
If you are interested in serving the chapter, please contact us at vpta@vpta.org so we can discuss further. No experience is required.
APTA Virginia is seeking two important roles on our Communications Committee. The Communications Committee has a vital role in spreading information about physical therapy to PT, PTA and those who benefit from physical therapy. If you are interested, please let us know soonest. Don’t be shy! We know we have talented members; we just need to know that you’re interested.
“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” — Elizabeth Andrew
The Pediatric SIG is pleased to present opportunities for APTA Virginia members to volunteer. Please email us at VPTA.PSIG@gmail.com if you would like to share additional opportunities and we will be glad to highlight them for the PSIG members.
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American Physical Therapy Association
A study from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of the Inspector General found a pattern of denial for services that should have been covered – echoing APTA’s longstanding concerns.
WebPT
A quality electronic medical records (EMR) system will streamline documentation and make your PT clinic more efficient. Here are five qualities an EMR system must have to meet the demands of a modern PT practice.
Journal of Physical Therapy Education
Successful Directors and Site Coordinators of Clinical Education share common characteristics that follow the 5 Practices of Exemplary Leaders, an established leadership framework.
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