Payment and Value
The Payment and Value Workgroup was developed to achieve the AOPT's Strategic Goal of "Enhancing payment for services by demonstrating the value of physical therapy.
Practice Committee
Chair: James Spencer, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
jspencer@orthopt.org
James Spencer received his MSPT in 2006 from Northeastern University in Boston. He later earned his tDPT and OCS while working as a traveling Physical Therapist for over 10 years in a variety of clinical settings across 7 states. James now resides full time in Aspen, CO. He works full time as an outpatient and emergency PT for Aspen Valley Hospital's satellite clinic on Snowmass Mountain. Outside of the clinic, James has volunteered within APTA and FSBPT in many state and national roles. He has previously Chaired the AOPT Membership and Nominating Committees and has served as the Academy's Federal Affairs Liaison.
Committee Members: Marcia Spoto, Molly Malloy, Jim Dauber, Kathleen Geist, Emma Williams White, Gretchen Johnson.
Purpose:
To learn more about the Practice Committee's purpose, scope, and responsibilities, click here.
Are there opportunities to get involved?
Yes! As a current member of the AOPT, you are welcome to submit your name and interests on our Volunteer Involvement Form.
Practice Committee
Advocacy Grants
The AOPT is committed to assisting its members and chapters with the financial costs of performing advocacy efforts.
Pro Bono Directory
View the directory of pro-bono clinics here. If you wish to add your clinic to our list, contact us.
Current Practice Issues
The AOPT continually monitors scope of practice issues relevant to orthopaedic physical therapy.
State Practice Issues
View the various state's specific practice issues here.
Federal Government Affairs
Intro needed here.