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Advocacy
Youngkin Hails State Board's Move to Formally Remove Stricter COVID Workplace Rules
Richmond-Times Dispatch
Governor Youngkin hailed a move by the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry’s Worker Safety Board to remove a set of rules that required employers to treat COVID-19 as a workplace hazard and institute mitigation measures such as social distancing and masks.
Come See the Latest FAL Briefing Memo for March 2022
  
Here is a recent update regarding the Federal Affairs Liaison 2022 Briefing and APTA.
 
CAREER NEWS
Virginia’s Board of Physical Therapy: Summer Nomination
Virginia’s Board of Physical Therapy, within the Commonwealth’s Department of Health Professions, has two positions up for nomination this summer. This Board, consisting of six clinicians and a citizen member, serves to enforce standards of practice, ensure competent patient care via licensed health professionals, and provide sound information to healthcare practitioners and the public.
 
Two Board members have terms expiring on June 30, including a Physical Therapist member and Physical Therapist Assistant member. In order to serve on the Board, eligible candidates must have practiced for at least seven years, three of which were in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Candidates must commit to meeting in Richmond at least 4 times per year, with all mileage and accommodation reimbursed. Once nominated, individuals are appointed by the governor.
 
Although APTA Virginia is no longer able to apply to these positions on the behalf of a candidate, eligible individuals can seek out further information on the Board of PT website, contact their Executive Director Corie E. Tillman Wolf, J.D. at Corie.Wolf@dhp.virginia.gov, and apply online. Alternatively, feel free to contact Brandon Smith, chapter vice president, at smithbk@alumni.vcu.edu.
 
Ever wonder how your resume looks in the eyes of a future employer? Sending in a resume you are not completely confident in can be quite nerve racking and we want to help take that stress away. Taking a few moments of your time to send your resume to APTA Virginia Career Center will give you insight and advice to better your resume.
 
On top of getting a stronger resume, you will automatically to be eligible to be one of our three prize winners! Make sure to submit your resume through APTA Virginia Career Center by May 2, 2022 @ 11:59 pm.
 
 
 
SIG Updates
Pediatric SIG News
The Pediatric SIG has held two very successful PSIG Cafes this year! In February, a very interactive group met for networking and shared their questions, areas of challenge, suggestions for activities of the PSIG, ideas for educational topics, local and statewide issues, national issues, etc. We discussed the new Academy of Pediatric PT documents on Communities of Practice and looked at setting up a community of practice for school-based PTs/PTAs in Virginia.
 
The March Cafe included ‘Aha’ Moments from APPTAC and CSM and a review of the article Evidence-Informed Milestones for Developmental Surveillance Tools discussing the new CDC Developmental Milestones.
 
We look forward to seeing you at PSIG Cafes in 2022, online at 8:00 pm on May 10, September 20, and November 15 (also the annual PSIG meeting) with speakers and topics announced soon!
 
The PSIG is gathering information on volunteer opportunities around the state for the June edition of The Virginian. Please share any information you have for opportunities, events, contacts, etc. in your area by emailing VPTA.PSIG@gmail.com by May 20.
 
If you would like to get emails from the Pediatric SIG, please send a request to VPTA.PSIG@gmail.com and we will add you to our emailing list!
 
Industry News
APTA Practice Advisory
American Physical Therapy Association
For patients who pay cash or are uninsured, CMS requires providers offer an accurate estimate on products and services.
Physical Therapy Student Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study
Journal of Therapy Education
Much of the research for stress on students during the pandemic has been focused on nursing and medical students. A new study explored stress for Doctor of Physical Therapy students during COVID-19, finding sources of stress related to academics, finances, and more.
Restoring Mobility for Patients With Limb Loss and Limb Difference
American Physical Therapy Associaiton
Physical therapists are critical for recovery and continued care for patients with limb loss or limb difference.