The Florida Physical Therapy
Political Action Committee (FPT-PAC)

Florida Physical Therapy Association - Political Action Committee

The Florida Physical Therapy – Political Action Committee (FPT-PAC) is a separate legal entity that is managed by FPTA. Funds directly support decision-makers who have an impact on the practice of PT through regulation and laws overseeing the profession.

If you would like to make monthly installments, please contact Candice Eubanks.
Email: ceubanks@fpta.org OR contribute via Venmo with the QR code below.

Donors

FPT-PAC is only supported through the personal or corporate contributions collected. No FPTA dues are contributed to FPT-PAC.

2026 FPT-PAC Contributors

Funding

FPT-PAC is grateful for your contribution! Your donation directly supports decision-makers who have an impact on the practice of physical therapy. These funds allow FPTA to participate in direct discussions at events where decision-makers gather politically.

Results

FPT-PAC allows us to have direct discussions at events where decision-makers gather politically. It gives our organization a seat at the table and influence over policy issues and regulations affecting the practice of physical therapy.

FPT-PAC Contribution Levels

  • Guardians of the Profession: $1000+
    Guardians of the Profession will receive a “Diamond” FPT-PAC pin.
  • President’s Circle: $500-$999
    President’s Circle Members will receive a “Ruby” FPT-PAC pin.
  • Ambassador: $250-$499
    Ambassadors will receive a “Silver” FPT-PAC pin.
  • Century Circle: $100-$249
    Advocates will receive a “Bronze” FPT-PAC pin.
  • FPT-PAC Friend: $1-$99
  • Student Star: $25+

Make a Contribution

FPT-PAC relies on contributions from physical therapy professionals like you so that we can keep making a difference.

FPTA Advocacy Accomplishments

2024

Successfully passed legislation to add the PT Compact to the State Practice Act.

Increased the Medicaid reimbursement by 10 percent.

2024

2022

Defeated attempts to remove PT as an authorized provider of care for PIP auto-insured covered patients.

Created PT For Me Campaign to elevate value & range of PT.

2021

2020

Modernized the PT Practice Act updating all practice definitions and adding authorization to practice Dry Needling.

Secured Governor and Fl Dept of Health designation that physical therapist and physical therapist assistants are Essential Health Care Providers during the COVID Pandemic.

2020

2019

Secured legislative authorization for Physical Therapists to practice Telehealth.

Created PT for Pain Campaign to decrease use of pain medications.

2018

2016

Codified and protected the titles of PT, DPT. Protected CAPTE Accreditation for PT and PTAs.

Increased Direct Access from 21 to 30 Days.

2016

2013

Restored authorization for PTs to continue to treat patients injured in automobile accidents covered by PIP insurance.

Gained authorization for temporary licensure for PT and PTA grads awaiting national exam – so they can begin career work.

2012

Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

A political action committee (PAC) is a government designated organization and regulated by both federal and state laws. A PAC pools campaign contributions from members and donates those funds to campaigns for or against candidates, ballot initiatives, or legislation. The legal term PAC has been created in pursuit of campaign finance reforms in the United States. This term is quite specific to all activities of units of campaign spending or spending on political competition.

The Florida Physical Therapy – Political Action Committee (FPT-PAC) is a separate legal entity that is managed by the Florida Physical Therapy Association. Funds directly support decision-makers who have an impact on the practice of physical therapy through regulation and laws overseeing the profession.

FPTA-PAC is only supported through the personal or corporate contributions collected. No FPTA dues are contributed to FPT-PAC. Along with FPTA resources dedicated to advocacy and legal objectives, PAC funds allow the FPTA to participate in direct discussions at events where decision-makers gather politically. The one-on-one conversations between FPTA leaders and decision-makers assure the voice of the profession is heard. FPT-PAC gives our organization a seat at the table of discussion on policy issues and regulations affecting the practice of physical therapy.

FPT-PAC is regulated by the Florida Secretary of State within the Division of Elections. Florida-based Political Action Committees are heavily regulated and must abide by rules and regulations regarding both the collection and expenditure of funds collected supporting PAC activities, such as spending on campaigns for state-wide office, the legislature, or local government campaigns. FPTA does not contribute to the FPT-PAC. However, the FPTA does provide financial accounting, staffing oversight and executive staff management and engages a CPA firm to annually review the State of Florida reports required for Political Action Activities.

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