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!


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Upcoming Dates and Deadlines

  • Student Scholarship Applications [Opens March 1, 2026]

    Opens March 1, 2026

    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. . .

  • Proposal for Education Programming [Deadline April 24, 2026]

    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. . .

  • Sponsors & Exhibitors [May 15, 2026]

    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 Opening Soon

  • Awards Nominations [Deadline July 17, 2026]

    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. . .

  • Poster Abstracts [Deadline August 7, 2026]

    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. . .

  • Nominations for Elections [Deadline August 28, 2026]

    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 . . .

  • Student SIG Board Applications (Deadline September 11, 2026)

    APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN SOON to elect new members to our APTA North Carolina Student SIG Board. Applications for available open offices will close on September 11th, 2026, at 11:59 pm. We look forward to seeing many applications from great emerging leaders!

    Student SIG Page

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

    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 2026 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 2027!  Registration closes in November.  But why not sign up now for next year??

    Learn more. . .

  • 2026 Community Impact Challenge (CIC) [Deadline Dec 1, 2026]

    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 2026 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 December, to receive grants next January.


    Get your thinking caps on!

    Learn more. . .
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State Meetings


  • 1st Qtr Board Meeting – Sat, Jan 10, 9-11: zoom
  • 2nd Qtr Board Meeting – Sat, Apr 18, 9-12: in-person at Duke at Duke University
  • Student Conclave – Sat, Apr 18, 8-5: in-person at Duke University
  •  3rd Qtr Board meeting - Wed, July 8, 7-9: zoom
  • Oct 9, Board Meeting ~ High Point University
  • Oct 9-10 Annual Conference

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