Stay Connected!

The best way to take advantage of your membership with APTA Iowa is to stay connected! Walk through our checklist below to make sure you are getting the most out of your membership.

1. Access the APTA Iowa Member's Portal for exclusive information and connection opportunities!
2. If logging-in for the first time, select "Login" followed by "Don't know password" to set-up your APTA Iowa account. For more information on the member's portal, please see our how-to guide here.
3. Don't forget to make yourself visible in our Member Directory (see how-to guide here)
4. Receive timely industry updates by liking APTA Iowa on Facebook.
5. Opt-in to receive our chapter communications such as newsletters, legislative updates, or payment and policy changes.
6. These changes need to be made under your APTA Profile. Please see our how-to guide for assistance.
7. Attend an upcoming meeting or conference to get connected with other members!
8. Find volunteer and leadership opportunities that interest you through the HUB communications platform or by contacting your district leader (see below for more details).

APTA Iowa Events

APTA Iowa offers multiple events throughout the year including webinars, town halls, district meetings, conferences and MORE. Through attending an APTA Iowa event, our members are able to access continuing education and industry information for FREE or at the member-discounted price.

Some of our ongoing events include:

• District Meetings
• The association is divided into 4 districts: Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, and Southwest. Districts offer a way to connect with physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in your geographic area and provide a venue for more local networking and communication. District meetings typically occur quarterly and include an hour or more of free or low-cost continuing education followed by a brief business meeting. With platforms such as Zoom, members may attend events in any district. 
• APTA Iowa Spring and Fall conference
• The Spring and Fall conferences are semi-annual, statewide events. At these conferences, there are high quality continuing education courses offered, an issues forum where you can learn about advocacy and legislative initiatives, and a business meeting. The conferences also allow for opportunities to socialize, have fun, and check out new products from vendors.

Check out the APTA Iowa Events Calendar to see our upcoming events!

Member Benefits

Your membership with the Association is a great way to get connected with other professionals, stay informed on PT/PTA issues, and have access to continuing education opportunities throughout the year.

YOUR BENEFITS AT A GLANCE:

• Advocate for legislation that directly impacts you and your career. 
  
• FREE and discounted continuing education credits for all practice areas! 
  
• Build your professional network.
  
• Access our member directory to easily find and communicate with other clinicians.
  
• Free referral service to help patients find you on ChoosePT!
  
• Opportunities for leadership and volunteering to help you advance your career.
  
• Receive newsletters to keep you up-to-date on the latest happenings in our profession!
  

To learn more about your APTA Iowa Member Benefits,  click here!

Don't forget about APTA Early-Career Dues Discount!

The APTA Early-Career Dues Discount is the way for you to save 50% (up to $270) off your national, chapter, and participating section dues in your first year postgraduation. Click here to learn more!

District Leaders

Want to learn more about the APTA Iowa's involvement in your region? Contact an APTA Iowa District Leader or check the APTA Iowa Event Calendar for current meetings in your area.

• Northwest District: John Lynch
• Northeast District: Chad Williams
• Southwest District: Catherine (Katie) Stevermer
• Southeast District: Ryan Chizek

Find contact information in the APTA Iowa Member Directory. 

The APTA Iowa Communications HUB

The APTA Iowa HUB was created to help connect members through  online forums and threads.

• Engage: Find volunteer and leadership opportunities that spark your interest
• Connect: Communicate with other clinicians about topics that interest you such as new treatments and current events
• Learn: Find a file library housing useful information and answers to many of your questions

Click here to visit the APTA Iowa Communications HUB! *Please note you will need to be logged into your APTA account in order to view the HUB. For additional instructions, please click here.