There are opportunities at varying levels to become involved with the ABPTS certification process. From being an item writer, to participating in a specialty panel, all the way to become an ABPTS Board member.

The specialist certification program was established to provide formal recognition for physical therapists with advanced clinical knowledge, experience, and skills in a special area of practice and to assist consumers and the health care community in identifying these physical therapists.

Maximize your potential by becoming an ABPTS board-certified clinical specialist in any of nine physical therapy specialty areas offered by APTA’s specialization program for physical therapists.

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