Vision

Transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience for people in North Carolina

Mission

Building a community that advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society in North Carolina 

Values

  • Optimization of human movement
  • Innovation in health care
  • Advancement in education
  • Advocacy to ensure equal access to services across the lifespan
  • Vigilance in protecting rights of patients and clients
  • Responsiveness to needs of patients, clients, and members
  • Respect for diversity of patients, clients, and members


This is the place to get involved to protect, progress, & promote PT for best patient care in North Carolina!


Get Involved!
2025 Student Conclave Attendee & Sponsor Registration Now Open!

Watch this space to learn about the 2025 PT Advocacy Day in Raleigh with the General Assembly!


ALL CALL for 2025 opens February

  • Nominations for Elections [Due Aug 29]

    Consider nominating yourself to run for an elected position.  The Chapter holds its annual election in the last two weeks of October and winners start their service the following January.


    Learn about all the benefits and responsibilties of each position here.

    Learn more . . .
  • Proposal for Education Programming [Due Apr 25]

    The Programming Chair of the Conference Committee invites you to submit a proposal to teach a 90-min, high-level, evidence-based presentation at our Annual Conference

    • See the due date and proposal form at the link below.
    Learn more. . .
  • Poster Abstracts [Due Aug 8]

    Our Poster Chair of the Conference Committee is welcoming both Research Abstracts and Case Report Abstracts for peer-reviewed selection to present at the APTA NC Annual Conference in October.

    Learn more. . .
  • Sponsors & Exhibitors [Early Bird May 23; Final Sept 5]

    What a great alliance!  APTA NC appreciates the sponsors, vendors, and exhibitors who share their products and opportunities with our conference of 400+ PTs, PTAs, and students from across the state.  Join us!

    Registration Open
  • Awards Nominations [Due Jul 18]

    We have eight awards--for PTs and PTAs, for non-physical therapy-affiliated allies, as well as for students.

    • Recognize and honor someone you know!
    Learn more. . .
  • Student Scholarship Applications [Due May 30]

    We have six different student scholarships that are available to all PTA or PT students.  We even have one scholarship for PTA students alone!

    • Submit your application today and receive a giant check at the Awards Ceremony at this year's Annual Conference in October.
    Learn more. . .
  • 2026 Community Impact Challenge (CIC) [Due Nov 14]

    Our DEI Committee has rolled out three iterations of the CIC, $1500 grants to PT/PTA students or PT/PTA clinicians to initiate a solution for a need in your community.  


    While the 2025 awardees will be receiving their grants to start their projects soon,  we are updating next year's CIC timeline to open the submission window now to close in November, to receive grants next January.


    Get your thinking caps on!

  • 2026 Meaningful Mentorship Program (MMP) [Due Nov 14]

    The need for mentorship always come up as does the desire to serve as a mentor!  Our Chapter's Early Professionals Special Interest Group put those two things together and. . . Eureka!  


    The 2025 mentorship matches are underway right now; however, we are updating our timeframe moving forward.  


    We are opening the window for registering as a MENTOR or as a MENTEE right now for 2026!  Registration closes in November.  But why not sign up now for next year??

    Learn more. . .

2025 Newslinks

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Check out our live or on-demand webinars

We have resources and places to participate and leadership positions for PTAs and Students!

Upcoming APTA NC Events!

State Meetings


  • Mar 29 ~ 2nd Qtr Board meeting ~ Elon
  • Mar 29 ~ Inaugural PTA Summit ~ Elon
  • Mar 29 ~ 7th Annual Student Conclave ~ Elon
  • Jul 16 ~ 6:30 - 8:30 pm, 3rd Qtr Board meeting ~ zoom
  • Oct 17, 8-11 am, 4th Qtr Board meeting ~ Elon
  • Annual Conference ~ Oct 17-18, ~ Elon

Events & Activities


  • Feb 2025 ~ watch for the CALL FOR: educational proposals, research posters, awards nominations, elections nominations, Student Scholarship Applications

National APTA


  • Jul 10 - 14, Leadership Congress, Wash DC

      *House of Delegates

       * Capital Hill Day, Jul 14

           

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