The American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS), the governing body for certification and recertification for clinical specialists in physical therapy, is accepting nominations for one board-certified clinical specialist in cardiovascular and pulmonary, one board-certified clinical specialist in pelvic and women's health, and one consumer representative. Appointments are for a four-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2026.
Eligibility Requirements:
Members of ABPTS may not concurrently hold a primary APTA section office (ie, president, vice president, secretary, or treasurer), as it could present a conflict of interest between the two groups. Experience with Specialty Council or related activities (eg, external Professional Development Portfolio reviewer, standard setting participant), Specialization Academy of Content Experts (SACE), and/or American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) is required. Recency of active engagement will be taken into consideration during selection process.
Please review the requirements and responsibilities of appointed members to ABPTS. The deadline for submitting nominations is August 31, 2026. ABPTS will make appointments during its Nov. 2026 meeting.