APTA Oregon, a chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association which represents over 100,000 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students of physical therapy nationwide and more than 1,700 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and students in the state of Oregon. 

APTA seeks to improve the health and quality of life of individuals in society by advancing physical therapist practice, education, and research, and by increasing the awareness and understanding of physical therapy's role in the nation's health care system.

The APTA mission statement - "Building a community that advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society" -  is all about engagement and bringing diverse perspectives together to serve a shared transformative vision.