Progress through partnership
We focus on achievable reforms, shared learning, and respectful collaboration rather than blame.
STAND FOR PTSign the petitionOur mission
Help physical therapy—and the people it serves—move forward.
Stand for PT brings professionals, students, patients, caregivers, educators, employers, and healthcare leaders together around practical solutions for a sustainable workforce and more connected care.
What we believe
Supporting clinicians and improving care belong in the same conversation.
Physical therapy is built on skilled clinical judgment, trust, continuity, teamwork, and human connection. The people providing that care deserve sustainable careers—and every patient deserves systems designed to support a safe journey forward.
Every perspective matters
Professionals, patients, caregivers, educators, employers, and policymakers all hold part of the solution.
Patients remain central
Workforce advocacy should strengthen access, communication, safety, continuity, and individualized care.
Independence and transparency
Stand for PT is clinician-led, independent, and not affiliated with APTA or a labor organization.
Founder
Michael G. Minervini, PT, DPT
Stand for PT was created as a positive national platform for practical ideas that strengthen physical therapy careers, retain experienced professionals, and support excellent patient care. The campaign begins in New Jersey and welcomes supporters from every state.
Stand with us
Turn shared purpose into visible support.
Read the petition and decide whether its priorities reflect the stronger future you want for physical therapy and patient care.