NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Physical Therapy Association: https://www.apta.org/
- National membership organization; school-based PT resources included.
- Website: https://www.apta.org
APTA Pediatrics – School-Based Special Interest Group (School SIG)
- The APTA section specializing in all aspects of pediatric PT, including school-based practice.
- Offers practice guidelines, continuing education, and position statements
- Website: https://pediatricapta.org/
Academy of Physical Therapy Education: https://www.aptaeducation.org/
- The APTA section is dedicated to advancing education in physical therapy for clinicians, educators, and students.
- Resources include evidence-based practice tools, teaching/mentoring resources, and research updates.
- Website: https://www.aptaeducation.org/
National Association of Black Physical Therapists (NABPT):
- NABPT is dedicated to increasing opportunities for Black physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students, while addressing healthcare disparities in underserved communities.
- Offers mentorship, advocacy, education, and community outreach programs to support Black professionals in the field.
- Website: https://nabpt.org/about/
NEW JERSEY STATE RESOURCES
American Physical Therapy Association of New Jersey (APTA NJ)
- State-level professional association; advocacy, CEUs, networking.
- Website: https://www.aptanj.org
- Phone: (609) 208-0200
New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
- The state licensing/regulatory authority. Provides PT state license application & renewal, CEU rules, scope of practice.
- Website: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/pt
- Phone: (973) 504-6455
- Services: Licensure applications & renewals, laws & regulations, CEU requirements.
- PT License https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/regulations/Chapter-39A-State-Board-of-Physical-Therapy-Examiners.pdf
New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) – School Certification
- School-based PTs in NJ must hold the NJDOE’s Educational Services Certificate, endorsed as a School Physical Therapist.
- Certification Office: https://www.nj.gov/education/certification/
- Application portal (NJEdCert): https://njedcert.force.com/
- Phone: (609) 292-2070
Tip: You need your NJ PT license and transcripts before applying.
New Jersey Administrative Code: Special Education
- New Jersey Department of Education- guidelines governing related services in schools.
- Website: https://www.nj.gov/education/specialed/code/
New Jersey Administrative Code § 6A:9B-14.12 - School Physical Therapist