Membership
Why Join OPTA?
The Ohio Physical Therapy Association is a chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, which represents more than 80,000 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students nationwide. Membership dues includes membership in APTA, OPTA and your local district.
Association membership is an investment in both your current professional status and your future financial well-being.
Dues Category Structure:
|
CATEGORY | OPTA Dues | APTA Dues |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist |
$170 |
$295 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant |
$99 |
$190 |
| PT Student |
$10 |
$80 |
| PTA Student |
$10 |
$80 |
Career Starter Dues
Career Starter Dues puts APTA's many career-enhancing member benefits within reach at a significantly reduced price as you begin your new career. (Actual savings depends on the amount of your chapter dues.)
Act now before time runs out on this limited-time offer.
Renewing your membership is quick and easy! Call APTA's Member Services at 800-999-2782, ext 3124, or visit www.apta.org today.
Special Installment Offer!
Dues can also be paid in installments. If paid by credit card and payment in four bimonthly installments is preferred, simply ask for the Installment Payment Plan when you submit your dues payment.
Membership News:
APTA is introducing resources for "New Professionals," those physical therapist members within the first 5 years of their careers. This group will now have access to an online resource page ( CLICK HERE to view) featuring the quarterly Perspectives newsletter, photos from the successful "Build Your Career" event held at PT 2006, and links to member benefits that are essential for this group of members. These initiatives are part of APTA's continuing efforts to increase recruitment and retention among physical therapists in the first 5 years of practice. For more information about APTA's membership initiatives or questions about your component's membership development plan, please contact Kathy Partain, CAE, at ext 3393.
