Emerging Leader in the APTA Home Health SectionRationaleThe purpose of this award is to recognize and honor one Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant that has demonstrated extraordinary service and clinical passion early in his or her home health career. The individual should have made exceptional overall accomplishments and contributions to the APTA and/or the Home Health Section mission and vision, and to the physical therapy profession to advance quality and evidenced‐based care in the home. CriteriaTo be eligible for this award, the nominee must:
Nomination ProcessAny current member of the American Physical Therapy Association may nominate a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who meets the award criteria. Nomination packets should include:
The Home Health Section office must receive complete nomination packets by January 1, 2020. Selection ProcessThe Nominating Committee will review Nominations and the chair will present the Committee's recommendation to the Home Health Section Board of Directors for approval. PresentationThe award will be presented following the Business Meeting during APTA Combined Sections Meeting, usually held in February of each year. The Award will consist of a $50 gift certificate for the APTA Learning Center. Approved by the Home Health Section Executive Committee, November 18, 2016. |