What Illinois Physical Therapy Association does

The Illinois Physical Therapy Association (IPTA) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit professional association founded in 1951 and headquartered in Naperville, Illinois. It serves as the official Illinois Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), one of 51 state chapters, and represents more than 3,500 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students across the state, against an addressable base of more than 19,000 licensed PT professionals in Illinois. The organization operates through a seven-district geographic structure (Eastern, East Central, North Central, Northern, West Central, Western, and Southern), three special interest groups (SSIG for students, CESIG for clinical educators, GeriSIG for geriatric practice), and an affiliated foundation (IPTF) that funds research grants and scholarships.

IPTA's core products center on membership and continuing education: members receive access to a PathLMS-powered Learning Center delivering up to 30 free CE hours annually through #THIRDTHURSDAY programs and Spotlight on Research webinars, plus the iMAP mentorship program, the IPTA Career Center, advocacy through IPT-PAC, and a consumer-facing Move Better Illinois public campaign. Technology is non-proprietary, built on YourMembership (association management), PathLMS (learning management), and standard social/email channels, with no internal software development or AI capability.

Revenue is generated through five streams: recurring membership dues (joint APTA/IPTA with monthly payment plans), CE course approval fees ($100 per title plus $50 rush) and a 12-month unlimited CE subscription for non-members, event registration (PT Day at Six Flags, Cash & Niche Practice Symposium, 5K), advertising and sponsorship from 11 named Proud Partners, and voluntary IPT-PAC contributions. A 9-person staff supports the operation, with Colleen Flannery as Executive Director since 2007, and an elected Board of Directors led by President Tina Frank (2022–2027).

Name

Illinois Physical Therapy Association

Legal name

Illinois Physical Therapy Association

Website

https://ipta.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Illinois Physical Therapy Association is a 501(c)(6) non-profit professional association serving 3,500+ physical therapists, assistants, and students in Illinois as the state chapter of APTA, delivering continuing education, advocacy, networking, and career services through a 7-district structure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Naperville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues collected through APTA/IPTA joint membership. Reduced rates available through Career Starter Dues program for early-career professionals. Monthly payment plan options available.
2. CE Course Fees: Standard course application fee is $100 per course title with $50 rush fee. Members receive free and discounted CE opportunities. Non-member CE subscription provides 12 months of unlimited access to all live and virtual CE events.
3. Advertising and Sponsorship: Revenue from advertising on website, newsletter, and events. Partnership programs, career center advertising, mailing list rental, and event sponsorship opportunities.
4. Event Registration: Registration fees for conferences, symposiums, district events, and special programs including PT Day at Six Flags, Cash & Niche Practice Symposium, and 5K events.
5. IPT-PAC Contributions: Voluntary political action committee contributions from members supporting advocacy efforts. Not tax-deductible.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

IPTA is a nonprofit professional association that provides physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students in Illinois with membership-based access to advocacy, continuing education, networking, mentorship, and career resources. Its core paid offerings are IPTA Membership (joint with APTA), the IPTA Learning Center via PathLMS for CE, the CE Subscription (12-month unlimited CE access), the IPTA Career Center, and the iMAP mentorship program, supported by seven district chapters, special interest groups, and public outreach via the Move Better Illinois campaign.

Product overview

The Illinois Physical Therapy Association operates as a professional membership association offering a unified portfolio of member services centered on advocacy, continuing education, professional development, and community engagement. The core offerings include IPTA Membership (providing access to all benefits), the CE Subscription (12-month unlimited access to live and virtual CE via the IPTA Learning Center powered by Path LMS), the IPTA Career Center for job resources, and the iMAP Mentoring Program. Public-facing initiatives include Move Better Illinois (statewide community outreach campaign) and Consumer Education Brochures (Spanish/English patient resources). The association also supports Special Interest Groups (SSIG for students, CESIG for clinical educators, GeriSIG for geriatric PT), seven District Chapters for regional engagement, the IPT-PAC for political advocacy, an Awards Program for professional recognition, and the Illinois Physical Therapy Foundation for scholarships and research funding. The ecosystem also includes targeted newsletters (Keeping You Connected, Your Advocate, Leadership Update) to serve different member constituencies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Move Better Illinois: Statewide campaign that helps people understand how physical therapy supports everyday movement, recovery, and long-term independence.
• iMAP (Inspire, Mentor and Participate)
• IPT-PAC

Products and services

• IPTA Membership Professional association membership providing physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students in Illinois with access to advocacy, continuing education, networking, mentorship, career resources, district engagement, and leadership opportunities.
• CE Subscription (12-month unlimited CE) Subscription offering 12 months of unlimited access to all live and virtual CE events including #THIRDTHURSDAY programs, EXTRA CREDITS, Spotlight on Research, Ethics & Jurisprudence, Sexual Harassment, Implicit Bias, Alzheimer's/Dementia, and Cultural Competency Training, primarily for non-member Illinois PTs and PTAs.
• IPTA Learning Center (PathLMS) Online learning platform (powered by Path LMS) where Illinois PTs and PTAs access CE courses, track professional development, and obtain CE certificates needed for Illinois license renewal.
• IPTA Career Center Online job board for Illinois physical therapy professionals where members can search and post jobs, access recruitment resources, and connect with employers across the state.
• iMAP Mentorship Program IPTA mentorship program (Inspire, Mentor and Participate) that connects IPTA members through professional relationships designed to support career growth, job satisfaction, and long-term success.
• Cash & Niche Practice Symposium Focused annual event for practice owners, entrepreneurs, and clinicians in physical therapy seeking solutions to grow, adapt, and succeed in today's evolving healthcare environment.
• PT Day at Six Flags Great America Annual member event held at Six Flags Great America bringing together physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, students, families, and friends for a day of connection and community, with discounted group ticket access.
• IPTF Move Better Illinois 5K Annual fundraising 5K run/walk (in-person in Chicago or virtual) hosted by the Illinois Physical Therapy Foundation to support physical therapy scholarships, research, and active-living initiatives.
• IPTF Student-to-Student Scholarship Illinois Physical Therapy Foundation scholarship funded by students for students, open to PT and PTA students in their final year of CAPTE-accredited Illinois programs.
• IPTF $1,000 Research Grant Illinois Physical Therapy Foundation research grant of $1,000 awarded to Illinois-based physical therapy researchers.
• Move Better Illinois Public Campaign Statewide public outreach campaign that helps Illinois residents understand how physical therapy supports everyday movement, recovery, and long-term independence through community events, education, and outreach.
• IPT-PAC (Political Action Committee) Illinois Physical Therapy Political Action Committee that builds relationships with Illinois lawmakers and supports campaigns of legislators who advocate for physical therapy and patient access to care.
• District Chapters (7 Illinois districts) Geographic sub-units of IPTA providing local programming, networking events, leadership opportunities, and community engagement for members in each of seven Illinois regions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 30 FREE CE hours annually ($1,050-$3,000 value)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IMPACT Physical TherapycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProud Partner of IPTA - advertising and sponsorship relationship supporting the advancement of physical therapy profession in Illinois through partnership visibility and collaboration.
• Northern RehabcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProud Partner of IPTA - advertising and sponsorship relationship supporting Illinois physical therapy community.
• PTS InccoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProud Partner of IPTA - advertising and sponsorship relationship supporting physical therapy in Illinois.
• Sports & OrthocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProud Partner of IPTA - advertising and sponsorship relationship supporting physical therapy services.
• Team RehabcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProud Partner of IPTA - advertising and sponsorship relationship supporting Illinois physical therapy.
• Myopain SeminarsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProud Partner of IPTA - continuing education provider partnership.
• Professional Therapy SeminarsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProud Partner of IPTA - continuing education provider partnership.
• AthelasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProud Partner of IPTA - healthcare technology partner supporting PT services.
• Physio PartnerscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProud Partner of IPTA - advertising and sponsorship relationship.
• Benesch LawminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProud Partner of IPTA - legal services partner for healthcare.
• PT SolutionscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProud Partner of IPTA - advertising and sponsorship relationship.
• YourMembershipcoreTechnology or IntegrationAssociation Management Software platform powering IPTA website, membership management, event registration, and online communities.
• Illinois Physical Therapy Foundation (IPTF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPTF supports IPTA through research grants, scholarships ($1,000-$3,000 per award), emergency assistance funding, and 5K fundraising events. IPTF Mission: Advance physical therapy through research, scholarship, public education, and increased access.
• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPTA is the Illinois Chapter of APTA - one of 51 Chapters. National advocacy, resources, CE access through APTA Learning Center, national conferences, insurance programs, and career development tools.
• Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState governmental agency responsible for issuing PT and PTA licenses and disciplining licensees in Illinois.
• PathLMScoreTechnology or IntegrationIPTA Learning Center platform for CE courses, offering virtual CE libraries and course access for license renewal.
• Illinois PT Political Action Committee (IPT-PAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilds and strengthens relationships with policymakers whose decisions influence physical therapy practice and patient access to care.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• MedBridge: Large commercial CE and patient education platform serving PTs, OTs, and other rehab professionals. Competes with IPTA's CE Subscription by offering unlimited on-demand content nationally; relevant as the digital disruptor to state-chapter CE models.
• WebPT: Commercial EMR, practice management, and CE platform built for PT practices. Overlaps with IPTA's Career Center and CE offerings, and several IPTA Proud Partners (Team Rehab, PTS Inc) are WebPT customers — making it both a competitive and channel-relevant peer.

Others

• Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT): National organization that supports state licensing boards (including Illinois IDFPR) and administers the NPTE exam. Adjacent rather than competitive, but materially relevant to IPTA's regulatory scope and licensure modernization agenda.

Regional players

• Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS): Illinois statewide professional association for physicians, operating a similar 501(c)(6) membership model with advocacy, CE, and member benefits. Comparable as a parallel state-level healthcare professional association serving the same Illinois geography.

Broad incumbents

• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA): The national parent organization of which IPTA is one of 51 chapters. Directly comparable in mission (advocacy, education, member services for PTs/PTAs) and overlapping offerings (CE, advocacy, career center), but operates at national scale rather than single-state.

Direct peers

• Illinois Association of Occupational Therapy (IAOT): Illinois state professional association for occupational therapists, mirroring IPTA's structure (state chapter, advocacy, CE, member benefits) for a closely allied rehabilitation profession. Directly comparable in operating model and geographic scope.
• Texas Physical Therapy Association (TPTA): Texas state chapter of APTA providing the same advocacy, CE, and member service portfolio as IPTA. Directly comparable in operating model, revenue mix (dues, CE, events, advertising), and regulatory engagement with state licensing bodies.
• California Physical Therapy Association (CPTA): Another large state APTA chapter serving California PTs/PTAs with a similar mix of advocacy, CE, district structure, and member benefits. Operates the same membership-association business model and revenue streams as IPTA, making it the closest structural peer.
• Florida Physical Therapy Association (FPTA): Florida's state APTA chapter, offering parallel advocacy, CE, and member services to PTs and PTAs. Directly comparable single-state professional association peer.
• New York Physical Therapy Association (NYPTA): New York state APTA chapter operating the same chapter model with membership dues, CE programming, advocacy, and district/local engagement. Closely comparable to IPTA in mission and structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/iptaconnect
• Facebookfacebook.com/IPTAconnect
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ipta
• Instagraminstagram.com/iptaconnect

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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