Florida PIP Reforms
What every FPTA Member should know!
After years of growing concern regarding fraudulent charges for services by providers for claims filed as Personal Injury Protection, the Florida Office of the Deparment of Insurance, Regulation (OIR) pursuant to law 624.316, F.S., requrested data from insurers writing person automobile lines of business in Florida. On April 11, 2011 the OIR published, "Report on the Review of the 2011 PIP Data Call." The report noted that over the past several years the number of drivers in Florida has remained stable, the number of accidents has decreased, but that the frequency and severity of PIP claims has increased significantly.
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Florida Physical Therapy Association
Request for Proposals -Investment Counseling
The Florida Physical Therapy Association, (FPTA) Inc., a Tallahassee, Florida based 501 C 6 not-for-profit professional association representing the interest of licensed physical therapist, physical therapist assistants, and physical therapy students in training, is requesting proposals for investment counseling to manage reserve funds of the organization.
The FPTA Investment Policy guides its Board of Directors and Finance Committee regarding all investment decisions and placement of funds.
Investment managers interested in responding to this RFP should send all correspondence to Tad Fisher, CEO, FPTA at tfisher@fpta.org by June 1, 2012.
FPTA Call for Nominations
Deadline: June 1, 2012
FPTA is seeking nominations for the following positions: Secretary, Treasurer, Director at Large (1), Speaker of the Assembly, Chief Delegate, Cultural Diversity Director, PTA Director, Nominating Committee Member and Delegates to the APTA House of Delegates.
To submit a nomination, please click on the button below.
Research Announcement/Call for Proposals
Florida Physical Therapy Association
2012 Linda Crane Research Grant
$4000
Linda Crane Research Award
Call for Abstracts
Deadline: June 1, 2012
FPTA – Political Action Committee 5-K Run/Walk– Support our Future!
Your Florida Physical Therapy Association- Political Action Committee (FPT-PAC) is proud to present the "Get Active through Advocacy" Annual 5-K run/walk in conjunction with the 2012 American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference June 9 at 7:00 a.m. in Tampa, Florida. The event will be held at the Tampa Convention Center and Marriott Waterside Hotel.
Funds raised through this event support FPT-PAC resources dedicated to preparing FPTA members and students for public policy advocacy. Being involved as an advocate for physical therapy takes on many roles. This includes annual membership in PAC, or supporting a program like Get Active through Advocacy Annual 5-K run/walk, where event dollars will play a critical role in future advocacy efforts on behalf of physical therapy in Florida.
Updates from FSBPT Fixed-date testing information for the PT and PTA NPTE
GENERAL INFORMATION
There will be five fixed-date administrations in 2012 for the PT NPTE. For the PTA NPTE, continuous testing will cease after February 29, 2012 and move to fixed dates. There will be three PTA fixed-date administrations in 2012 after February 29, 2012.
In 2013 we plan on four PT test dates and four PTA test dates. We will announce the 2013 schedule in mid-2012. Our plan is to maintain a similar schedule for future years so that programs and their students can plan for those test dates.
In addition to reviewing the information on this page, you should carefully and thoroughly review the Candidate Handbook for all the information you need to know about the exam and exam administration.
Please click on a link below for important information on dates, deadlines and scheduling information for each of the 2012 exam dates.
Dates, Deadlines and Scheduling Information
Continuing Education
Direct Access / Out of State Referrals
Do you know where to find "Direct Access" in the physical therapy statute? Can you use a referral from a licensed physician who is not licensed in Florida? This section gives members direct access to "Direct Access" information! Download FS 486 (PT Practice Act). Link to Board of PT Rules.
  
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