Launch phase
Build verified support
Introduce the petition, educate the public, and welcome supporters nationwide.
STAND FOR PTSign the petitionUpdates and milestones
Visible progress. Specific next steps.
The campaign uses public signature milestones to define when and where formal advocacy requests will be made.
500 verified NJ
APTA New Jersey
Deliver the petition and request a formal meeting on workforce retention, compensation, retirement security, reimbursement, and patient care.
1,000 verified NJ
NJ Senate Health Committee
Request a legislative meeting about a statewide physical therapy workforce task force.
5,000 nationwide
National workforce town hall
Deliver the petition to APTA and request a national town hall.
10,000 nationwide
Federal policy brief
Request staff meetings with named federal offices and CMS on payment, loan assistance, and workforce sustainability.
September 2026
The campaign is launching.
The petition, public website, and @standforpt social page are live. The current priority is building informed, verified support and listening to professionals, students, patients, and caregivers.
Help reach the first milestone