THE ASSOCIATION IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH MEMBERS CONSISTING OF PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, PHYSICAL THERAPISTS ASSISTANTS, AND STUDENTS IN THE STATE OF OHIO. THE MISSION OF THE OHIO PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION IS TO HELP ITS MEMBERS ATTAIN AND MAINTAIN HIGH PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, IMPROVE THEIR MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, AND ACHIEVE ECONOMIC STABILITY, THEREBY ENABLING THEM TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO THEIR PATIENTS IN FURTHERANCE OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE.