Faculty, DPT students, and PTA students from Marshall University, Pierpont Community & Technical College, Wheeling University, and WVU attended Lobby Day on February 3, 2023, in Charleston, WV to advocate for the Copay Equity Bill and patient access to physical...
Scott Davis
WVPTA Strategic Priorities
Have you ever wondered what drives the actions of the West Virginia Physical Therapy Association? Below are four (4) strategic priorities from our 2021-2023 strategic plan. Member Attraction, Engagement, and Retention – Attracting, engaging, and retaining members in...
2022 Student Leadership Academy – Save the Date (March 19-20, 2022) @ Marshall University
West Virginia Doctor of Physical Therapy students and Physical Therapy Assistant students, mark your calendar for the WVPTA 2022 Student Leadership Academy to be held at Marshall University in Huntington on March 19-20, 2022, WV. See Kaitlin Stiltner experience as an...
Thank You Rehabilitation Professionals
The WVPTA, WVOTA, and the WVSHA have partnered to formally THANK all West Virginia Rehabilitation Professionals (e.g., Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants, and Speech-Language Pathologists) who...
“PTMovesMe” – Are you ready to inspire the next generation of Physical Therapists?
PTMovesMe is an APTA outreach effort to share information about the Physical Therapy profession with children, adolescents, and young adults. Share your story, passion, and excitement and watch the seed grow. You never know who you might inspire! The WVPTA would ask...
Federal Advocacy – Advocacy Day at the Hill
APTA Day at the Capitol. West Virginia delegation. Dr. Rob Weymers - Federal Affairs Chair and Federal Advocacy Liaison; Dr. Caleb Rhodes - WV Centennial Scholar, and Dr. Scott Davis - President WVPTA. Meetings included Rep. Carol Miller, Rep. Alexander Mooney,...
APTA 100 Days of Service – The West Virginia Plan
As part of the Centennial Celebration, APTA is encouraging all APTA members to get engaged in the 100 Days of Service. The 100 Days of Service officially begins on September 22, 2021. The WVPTA Centennial Ambassador (Dr. Kimeran Evans) and the Board of Directors have...
APTA House of Delegates – West Virginia Delegation
The House of Delegates (HOD) is an APTA policymaking body comprised of voting chapter delegates, non-voting delegates, and consultants. The HOD elects the Board Officers and Directors and votes on motions (RCs) that shape and impact the American Physical Therapy...
President’s Corner
Like spring, fall often marks a time for new beginnings. An opportunity to reflect, refresh, and start anew. Many of us have recently had children return to public or private K-12 education, or we have sent them off to college. Some of us are returning to DPT or PTA...