2. MEMBERSHIP MATTERS AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION

3. Why APTA Membership Matters Get to Know APTA APTA and You The APTA Equation

4. Why APTA Membership Matters

5. WHY APTA MEMBERSHIP MATTERS Be an APTA Member Now and … … Strengthen Your Knowledge Base … Build Your Future … Assemble Your Network … Refine Your Interests … Build Your Career With the Strongest Foundation

6. WHY APTA MEMBERSHIP MATTERS Be an APTA Member Later and … … Have a Professional Home After Graduation … Use New Professional Resources … Read Perspectives Magazine … Attend Virtual Career Fairs … Network at Build Your Career Activities … Find Colleagues and Mentors in APTA Member Directory Engagement: Committees, Task Forces, Advocacy, Leadership More at www.apta.org/NewProfessionalswww.apta.org/NewProfessionals

7. Get to Know APTA

8. THE APTA COMMUNITY 93,000+ Members *including 26,000+ Students 51 State Chapters 18 Sections

9. THE APTA STRUCTURE

10. YOUR STUDENT ASSEMBLY BOARD

11. YOUR PTA CAUCUS

12. The APTA Vision: “Transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience” WHY DO WE DO IT?

13. APTA and You

14. Student Assembly Involvement Get in the Loop! Write for the Student Assembly Pulse Attend National Student Conclave (NSC) Be active in your state chapter or section Volunteer for a conference Serve as a core ambassador Run for a Student Assembly board position www.apta.org/TheLoop

15. Connect with thousands of colleagues Like us on Facebook Connect with APTA on LinkedIn Follow APTA on Twitter and Instagram View videos on APTA’s YouTube channel www.apta.org/SocialMedia Connect With APTA via Social Networking

16. Tap Into APTA Learning Opportunities APTA Conferences National Student Conclave (NSC) PT and PTA students Programming designed specifically for you Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) NEXT Conference & Exposition APTA Learning Center All the topics you need to stay current

17. Search job opportunities on APTA’s Career Center Participate in APTA virtual career fairs Review the Guidelines for Student/New Graduate Employment Agreements Explore Considerations for Practice Opportunities and Professional Development www.apta.org/CareerManagement Find the Right Employer

18. Expand Your Educational Resources Guide to Physical Therapist Practice Physical Therapy PT in Motion Student Assembly Pulse Scholarship Opportunities

19. Contributions to PT Research The Foundation for Physical Therapy has awarded more than $16 million in research grants, fellowships, and post-professional doctoral scholarships to more than 550 emerging scientists. Through the Marquette Challenge, PT and PTA students raise money to support physical therapy research MarquetteChallenge@foundation4pt.org

20. Learn More About Research Access cutting-edge research and case reports via PTJ Online. Turn to PTNow for the latest clinical practice guidelines, clinical summaries, valuable tests and measures, and links to full-text articles Join the Section on Research (or other sections) www.apta.org/EvidenceResearch

21. Learn How APTA and Members Advocate for the Profession APTA Public Policy Priorities Collaborative Care Integrity Value Access to Care www.apta.org/FederalIssues/PublicPolicyPriorities

22. Become an Advocate Protect and promote the profession Ensure access for patients and consumers Educate legislators about physical therapy Influence policy that directly affects how physical therapy is practiced in every setting Join 15,000 other PT advocates www.apta.org/PTeam

23. How to Get Started: Advocacy 101 Get informed Learn the issues: www.apta.org/Advocacy Sign up for updates: www.apta.org/PTeam Sign up for chapter emails and newsletters on state issues Get Connected Facebook, Twitter Download the Grassroots App … Now! www.apta.org/TakeAction

24. Help Raise Public Awareness Celebrate National Physical Therapy Month in October Interactive consumer website – moveforwardpt.com Become a “brand champion” Brand training webinar Downloadable logos and banner ads Media outreach training www.apta.org/PRMarketing

25. The APTA Equation

26. National Student Dues = $80 Chapter Student Dues Vary by State ($0-$30) Section Dues Vary by Section ($0-$50) Use the Dues Calculator at www.apta.org/Dueswww.apta.org/Dues What Is Your Career Worth to You?

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