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HIGHLIGHTS
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We Added 20+ New Self-Select "Areas of Practice" Options on PT Locator™ - Thank you for recently sharing ideas and requests for PT Locator™ features! If you are an APTA Pelvic Health member, make sure to opt-in and add your listing or enhance your listing with our 20+ newly added clinical topics, health conditions, and patient population options. You can now also indicate if you are a cash-based practice or if you accept insurance. If you accept insurance, you can also add the names of insurance plans you accept. Some of you have done a really great job at maximizing your PT Locator profiles which inspired us to put together helpful tips for those who haven't had a chance to opt-in yet or who have not taken full advantage of all the new PT Locator features. Don't know where to begin? Check out our "PT Locator Did You Know?" and get 10+ tips on how to best optimize your PT Locator listing.
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Apply to Join the Student Clinical Affiliation Toolkit Task Force - Are you a Clinical Instructor or work at a teaching hospital? Join our Task Force to develop a comprehensive student clinical affiliation toolkit for pelvic health and women’s health physical therapy Clinical Instructors (CI)! Many CIs are currently creating their own resources from scratch, and our goal is to streamline this process by providing a ready-to-use, standardized set of materials. Apply now to contribute to this valuable initiative and help shape the future of student clinical education in our field.
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⛱️ Summer Sale Save 20% on CAPP-OB Webinar Courses - Use Promo Code 20CAPP by July 14, 2024, to save 20% on a CAPP-OB Webinar scheduled for 2024. Explore summer courses! Whether you're looking to deepen your knowledge or stay ahead in your field, our summer courses offer the perfect opportunity to expand your skills and meet fellow professionals in the abdominal health physical therapy field. *Please note that discount codes may not be combined.
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Did you miss the Academy's virtual pop-up event last weekend? No worries! 🌈 - You can still access the on-demand sessions and earn CEU credit. Use Promo Code PRIDE2024 this month to save 15%. Celebrate Pride + Pelvises with us and continue your professional development at a discount!
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Member Spotlight: Meet Jenny Porter! - Discover the inspiring journey of a dedicated pelvic physical therapist in our latest blog, "From Barging into Bathrooms to Helping People Stop Barging into Bathrooms." and learn how their work is transforming lives.
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Members, Did You Cast Your Vote in the 2024 Academy Elections? - Vote by July 1, 2024. Only Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy members are eligible to vote in the elections. Be sure to check your email inbox for your unique voting link. If you are a current member and do not believe you received a link to vote, please contact the Academy so that a new link can be reissued to you.
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Embark on a New Career Adventure - Apply Today! Explore our list of new opportunities, including full-time, part-time, contract, internship, and residency positions. Clinics hiring include:
- Resident Physical Therapist at Orlando Health
- Pelvic Floor PT or OT at Garner Pelvic Health
- Pelvic Health Physical Therapist at Link Physical Therapy
- Physical Therapist at Valley OBGYN
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CAREER ADVANCEMENT SAVINGS
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🌈 Pride Month Sale! - Let's celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity, and enhance knowledge surrounding pelvic health within the LGBTQIA+ community. Expires June 30, 2024.
- Use Promo Code PRIDE2024 during this month to save 15% Pride + Pelvises!
- Use promo code PRIDECE2024 to save 15% on Gender Affirming Vaginoplasty, Transgender Gender Diverse Overview, Trauma Sensitive Physical Therapy Care self-paced courses!
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Flash Sale *Extended*! Save an Additional 10% on Select Live Special Topic Courses - Use Promo Code JUNECOLLAB10 by June 30, 2024, to save an additional 10% on your registration. Space is limited, act fast! Valid courses:
- Dry Needling for Pelvic Health | Raleigh, NC | July 19-21, 2024
- Belly Dancing Considerations for the PT | Webinar | August 24, 2024
- Pessary Management for the PT | Annandale, VA | September 28, 2024
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2025 APTA Specialist Certification Application Window Now Open - APTA members save 45% on combined application and exam fees, and those who register by the early bird deadline in July will receive an additional $100 savings.
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NABPT & Academy Quarterly Scholarship Collaboration - The National Association of Black Physical Therapists (NABPT) and the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (APTA Pelvic Health) have teamed up to create an exciting scholarship opportunity dedicated to increasing diversity in our profession to better meet the needs of our diverse communities. This initiative is specifically designed for physical therapists (PTs), physical therapist assistants (PTAs), and physical therapy students (SPTs) who identify as African American or Black and who are eager to expand their skill set and incorporate pelvic health expertise into their existing rehabilitation care. Apply today for consideration in 2024!
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GET INVOLVED
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Clinician Toolkit Task Force - Development of Presentations for Medical Schools and Professional Societies (Phase 1) - Join our team effort in developing PowerPoint template presentations for Medical Schools, Professional Medical Societies/Associations, Physicians, Nursing/Doula/Other Professionals, The Public, Insurers and Legislators. The templates will outline the role of pelvic floor physical therapy in treating their patients. We will specifically target the role of PF PT in treating pregnant and postpartum patients, however, we will include all aspects of pelvic floor dysfunction (bladder, bowel, sexual, support, orthopedic).
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State Representatives Needed in Connecticut, Vermont, and New Mexico - Serve as a local contact for the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy members in your state to communicate information regarding member and state affairs.
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Research Survey *Closing July 6*: Knowledge and Awareness of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Among Women - Open to individuals who do not have a medical background. According to the literature awareness about Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD) among women is very low. PFD is one of the unheeded issues that need prodigious attention as it is affecting women worldwide. Timely introduction of preventive measures can abate such problems. Medical professionals are encouraged to share this survey with other female members of their community. Deadline: July 6.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
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The National Association of Black Physical Therapists (NABPT) Applications Due - July 1, 2024. Members are invited to nominate fellow Academy members to recognize their brilliance in research, education, practice, volunteerism, leadership, and dedication to the physical therapy profession in our industry. Ever since 1977, our members have continued to advance our profession, research, practice guidelines, and patient care to new levels. There are 10+ awards that you can nominate a fellow member for.
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CSM Poster & Platform Applications Due - July 16, 2024. Participate in next year's APTA CSM in Houston, TX, and help educate thousands of PT professionals about the importance of pelvic health! Visit the APTA CSM submissions page for all the info!
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Cross-Disciplinary Ambassador Applications Due - July 31, 2024. Have you been invited to speak at a conference about pelvic health? The objective of this initiative is to enhance awareness and visibility of the science and benefits related to pelvic and abdominal health physical therapy, with the overarching aim of elevating the value of this specialty and stimulating cross-disciplinary collaboration between pelvic health physical therapy and other healthcare disciplines.
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$40,000 Pelvic Health Research Grant Applications Due - July 31, 2024. Researchers working to advance the pelvic health physical therapy field, covering abdominal and pelvic concerns of individuals across the gender spectrum and lifespan, are encouraged to apply. To view all grants that are open for applications now, please click here.
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