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Oregon LogA Component of the American Physical Therapy Association • www.opta.org 2nd Quarter 2013

OPTA ContinuingEducation Calendar

President’s MessageBy Chris Murphy, PT

Writing this article in May, it feels more like July. That’s not just because of the dry and warm weather, but also the amount of change we’ve experienced this year couldn’t possibly have occurred in four short months. We have so much to celebrate.

First, on May 9 Governor Kitzhaber signed HB 2684 into law giving our patients unlimited direct access to a physical therapist by removing the requirement for a referral after 60 days. The bill passed easily through both the House and Senate due to the outstanding work of our Government Affairs Committee and key legislative contacts who worked closely with our amazing lobbyist, Inga Deckert, to usher this bill through the committee process without any public opposition. This has been a three decade process during which we had our initial success in 1993 with limited 30 day direct access which was expanded to 60 days in 2007. Both of those bills were met by stiff opposition, but this year was very different. The success of direct access projects such as the Oregon Health Leadership Council’s Low Back Pain pilot and a plethora of research showing lower cost, improved

patient satisfaction and better outcomes for patients who access a physical therapist directly, led legislators to view the passage of this law as merely a technical fix that will allow physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to play a prominent role as health care delivery continues to be transformed.

In April many of us gathered for the OPTA Annual Conference. This was the second year that we’ve featured the breakout session model that allows members to choose from a wide panel of educational offerings and more time to network and catch up with old friends. We continue to get rave reviews for the new format and if you haven’t made it to the conference in the past two years you really need to plan to join us for the next one. Jerry Cain and the continuing education committee have done outstanding work by creating a diverse panel of timely topics with excellent presenters. And, Sandra Fisher and the team at Update Management continue to make the meeting run seamlessly despite the challenges of many sessions.

Also in April, we celebrated the first anniversary of the

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Government Affairs Committee .....................................3

Chief Delegate Report ...................4

ETHICS…How to Stay Out of Trouble ...............................5

Membership Committee Report ............................................7

Physical Therapist Assistant Program Graduates .......8

OPTA 2013 Elections ...................10

An Optimistic Tone in DC ............11

Welcome New Members ............. 13

September 24, 2013Doc Talk

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OPTA BoardPresidentChris Murphy, PTPortland, OR 503.215.1675john.murphy@providence.org

Past PresidentSusan Bamberger, PT, DiP, MDT Portland, OR 503.582.1073susanbamberger@gmail.com

Vice PresidentDerek Fenwick, PT, MBA, GCSPortland, OR 503.331.4840dfenwickpt@gmail.com

SecretaryMary Kendall Hlady, OCS, PTmaryhlady@gmail.com 734.556.6269

TreasurerKirstin Pauken, PTkpauken@gmail.com

Board Members at LargeRich Jones, PT - Member At Large #1

Milwaukie, OR rjones@consonushealth.com

Debbie Van Dover, PT - Member At Large #2 Gresham, OR 503.491.7465 debbie.vandover@mhcc.edu

Ricci Susick, PT - Member at Large #3 Portland, OR

ricci.susick@comcast.net

Jane Montgomery, PT - Chief Delegate Portland, OR 503.866.4643 janegmontgomery@gmail.com

Jeannie Thompson, PTA - PTA Representative Gresham, OR 503.491.7464 jeannie.thompson@mhcc.edu

Committee Chairs Chris Murphy, PT - Government Affairs

Portland, OR 503.215.1675 john.murphy@providence.org

Tom Moline, PT, MS, OCS - Reimbursement Committee

Hood River, OR 541.386.9511 tom@gorgemedpt.com

Susan Bamberger, PT, Dip MDT - Nominating Committee Portland, OR 503.582.1073 susanbamberger@gmail.com

Public Relations ChairVacant

Research ChairVacant

OPTA Office: 503.262.9247 • Toll Free: 877.452.4919E-mail: info@opta.org

OPTA Pub Night with a great event that Derek Fenwick and the Pub Night leaders put together at Laurelwood Brewing on Saturday evening of the Annual Conference. We packed the room with physical therapists and had some great discussions while hoisting a few pints. In May, Pub Night expanded to 8 locations throughout the state. Please join us and find out what all the fuss is about.

Pub Night is just part of our strategy for increasing member engagement. We are near the end of a governance review process that we hope will foster more opportunities for involvement with the association at different levels of commitment. We continue to tweak our new website to provide more opportunities for you to interact with each other and learn the latest news impacting the profession. With the help of OPTA member Tannus Quatre and his team

at Vantage Clinical Solutions, we are expanding our efforts to connect with our members, potential members and patients through social media. Check the website to find us on Facebook or LinkedIn and follow @OregonPTs on Twitter.

Finally, the Annual Conference is a time for transition on the Board of Directors, too. Thank you to Johnny Galver, Dieu Dinh, Sandi Gallagher, Tim Esau, Dode Jackson, Jerry Cain, and Carol Schunk for their service on the Board over the years (and don’t think you’re getting away from us that easily). In their absence we welcome Mary Hlady, Kirstin Pauken, Ricci Susick, Rich Jones, Susan Bamberger, and Paul Shew to help lead us forward. Service to the association is a rewarding experience, so please get in touch with our committee chairs or members of the nominating committee and let us know where you’d like to help.

President’s Message, continued from page 1

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The Government Affairs Committee is celebrating a successful legislative session. In addition to the passage of our direct access bill, which you read about on page one, the committee is excited about the outcome of several other bills.

• A bill that will allow licensed physical therapists from other jurisdictions to practice on a limited basis in the state with athletes or performing artists with whom they have a prior relationship was signed into law by Governor Kitzhaber on May 9.

• A bill that would have expanded the scope of practice for acupuncturists and defined dry needling as acupuncture died in committee.

• A bill that would have expanded the massage therapy board to allow the licensure of body workers also died in committee.

• We are monitoring bills impacting referral for profit.

We continue to monitor and work with the OHA and Cover Oregon on issues related to health care reform including Coordinated Care Organizations and the Health Insurance Exchange.

While the entire committee has worked together for this successful session, I’d like to acknowledge our lobbyist Inga Deckert for her outstanding leadership and work this session. Special thanks to GAC members Susan Bamberger, Ricci Susick, Nic Siewert, and Laura Volcheff as well as former Secretary Johnny Galver for their willingness to testify this session. This team continues to work together to be sure that your interests are represented in Salem.

It’s been a busy year at the Federal level as well, particularly with the implementation of Functional Limitation Reporting and changes to Multiple Procedure

Payment Reduction and Manual Review by Recovery Auditors for the Therapy Cap. I outlined much of this in the last newsletter and encourage you to see the APTA website for the latest information there.

On a positive note on the Federal Affairs side, though, Jeremy Hilliard, Mike Olson and I had some outstanding meetings in DC with our legislators in April as part of the APTA Federal Affairs meeting. We garnered four co-sponsorships for the bill to repeal the Therapy Cap and legislators are very excited to hear about the APTA’s proposed Physical Therapy Classification and Payment System. There is actually some optimism that this may be the year that Congress finally takes permanent action on the Sustainable Growth Rate and the Therapy Cap. Stay tuned for calls to contact your legislators. This will be another very important year.

Government Affairs CommitteeBy Chris Murphy, PT, Government Affairs Committee Chair

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$50 Invested Each Year in the OPT-PAC (Political Action Committee) becomes a $50

Oregon State Tax Credit to you.

OPT-PAC serves all Oregon therapists by educating legislators and supporting bills important

to all Oregon physical therapists.

Support our goal to support you.

To make an investment, send your contribution to:

c/o Jeremy Hilliard3635 NE 105th Ave.Portland, OR 97220

The Delegate Team is off and running to prepare for the June 2013 House of Delegates in Salt Lake City. Oregon is not bringing forward a motion this year.

For those new to the House of Delegates concept, it is the governing body of the APTA. Each state has delegates based on their membership numbers. Oregon has seven delegates; California, for example, has 35. It is analogous to the US Congress. At the “House,” we vote on motions (analogous to a “bill” in Congress) brought forward by states, the APTA Board of Directors, or sections. The “House” is also responsible for electing APTA officers. It is a meeting of high energy and responsibility and run based on Roberts Rules of Order. Oregon has regular meetings prior to the House of Delegates (held just prior to the June APTA annual convention) to educate ourselves on the issues and the candidates.

Early in April, the motions are posted on-line, on the House of Delegates community. Delegates are assigned to specific motions and asked to report back to the delegation. Understanding the language and concepts takes networking with the “makers of the motion” (the group that brought forward the motion) as well as carefully reading the motion language (not as easy as it may sound). We all work together to understand the intent of the motion and then individually decide how to vote (some states vote as a block). Depending on feedback on the posted motions, the language may change as collaboration between states happens. It is a wonderful and exciting process.

This year, the “House” will be voting on the proposed new Vision Statement. Oregon has been very lucky to have delegate Tasha MacIlveen, PT, DPT, appointed to the Vision Task Force. She has helped us understand the language and intent of each word chosen. See the last Log article for more specifics on the proposed Vision.

If at any time you have a concept you think would be a good idea for a motion, please contact any delegate. We can consider the idea and potentially turn it into a motion that could benefit the entire profession!!! Collaboration is the name of the game. We encourage ideas to be brought to us from the membership.

The entire Oregon delegation thanks the OPTA membership for their interest and support in this very important aspect of the APTA. We love to talk about our experiences; feel free to ask us at any time.

Respectfully,

Jane Montgomery, Chief Delegate

Chris Murphy

Jeff Cox

Mike Hmura

Ann Stanley

Tasha MacIlveen

Anne Zymkowitz

Michael Rennick, Alternate

Jeannie Thompson, PTA Caucus Representative

Chief Delegate ReportBy Jane Montgomery, PT, Chief Delegate

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The following is a summary of the Ethical Presentation that was presented at the OPTA Annual Conference. Four practice situations were presented with identification of the Ethical Principles and guidelines to avoid conflicts. The principles listed are not an inclusive list but the most obvious. The PTA Standards for conduct will also apply. The guidelines present issues to know or to contemplate to assure ethical practice.

Supervision Of Supportive PersonnelEthical Principles

Physical Therapists shall be accountable for making sound professional decisions. (#3)

Physical therapists shall provide appropriate direction and communication with the physical therapist assistant and supportive personnel. (#3E)

Physical therapist assistants shall make sound decisions in collaboration with the physical therapist and within the boundaries established by law and regulations. (PTA Standard #3)

Practice Guidelines……You should know:• How many aides can a PT

supervise for treatment related tasks for non treatment tasks?

• How is the term “supervision” defined?

• What are the training criteria for an aide?

• What if the PTA worked in another facility, what do you need to include?

• Do you have to keep a training log? How long do you have to keep the log?

• What can an aide do that is billable?

• Can a PTA independently decide to D/C a patient?

• Can a PT employ a family member as an aide?

Fraudulent BillingEthical Principles

• Physical therapists/physical therapist assistants shall promote organizational behaviors and business practices that benefit patients/clients and society. (#7)

• PT’s shall seek re-numeration as is deserved and reasonable for physical therapy services. (7B)

• Physical therapists shall be aware of charges and shall ensure that documentation and coding for PT services accurately reflect the nature and extent of the services provided. (7E)

Practice Guidelines1. Billing for services not

rendered…..don’t do it.

2. Billing under another therapist provider number….delay billing until you can get the therapist credentialed.

3. Overutilization of therapy visits…..remember the bottom line is:

• Objective, functional documentation indicating progress

• If you are not making progress…..GET OUT

• Discharge that shows objective, functional data…NOT “Goals met”

• For excessive number of visits, justify the need

4. Creative billing for aides…..know the law.

5. Don’t follow if your gut says no.

6. If in doubt consult a resource…

• OPTA Reimbursement Chair Tom Moline tom@gorgemedpt.com

• www.apta.org/Payment/

Inappropriate BehaviorEthical Principles• PT/PTA shall demonstrate

integrity in their relationships with patients/clients. (#4)

• Physical therapists shall not exploit persons over whom they have supervisory, evaluator or other authority. (4B)

• Shall not engage in any sexual relationship with any of their patients/clients supervisees or students. (4E)

• PT/PTA shall be accountable for making sound professional judgments. (#3)

• Shall not engage in conflicts of interest that interfere with professional judgment (3D)

Practice Guidelines1. Maintain professional

boundaries.

2. Communication: Explain, explain, explain.

3. Be aware of cues; comments, the status of the relationship with the patient.

ETHICS…How to Stay Out of TroubleBy Carol Schunk, PT, PsyD

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4. Do not tolerate inappropriate verbalizations, gestures, situations.

5. Be aware of the treatment environment.

6. Document and consult with a supervisor if there is an issue.

Impaired PractitionerEthical Principles• Physical therapists/physical

therapist assistants shall fulfill their legal and professional obligations. (#5)

• PT / PTA’s shall encourage colleagues with physical, psychological or substance related impairments that may adversely impact their professional responsibilities to seek assistance or counsel. (5D)

• PT/PTA’s who have knowledge that a colleague is unable to perform their professional responsibilities with reasonable skill and safety shall report this information to the appropriate authority. (5E)

Practice Guidelines1. Do not ignore the situation.

2. Consult with peers to collaborate your concerns.

3. Talk to the person; relate the conversation to your concern for their professional career, patient safety.

4. Offer help or get help.

5. Follow lines of authority to report.

6. You may be liable.

The case scenarios that were presented with each situation are available upon request. They would provide an interesting discussion for staff meetings to keep ethics always in our mind. Send requests to: carolschunk@earthlink.net.

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Ethics, continued from page 5

Change of Email Address or Phone?

If you have a change of email, address, phone, or fax, you can send it to the OPTA office by calling 503.262.9247 or tollfree at 877.452.4919, or email us at info@opta.org.

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Committee Members: Jeffrey Cox PT, Derek Fenwick PT, Ann Horinouchi PT, Dode Jackson PT, Mike Mulligan PTA, Jenn Wood PTA, Ashleigh Stroud PT, Cassie Garcia SPT, Jeannie Thompson PTA, and Jennifer Layng PTA.

Pub Night Sub-Committee Members: Analee Edlefsen PT, Jessica Kinsey PT, Lee Sowada PT, Raymond Kater SPTA, Sarah Gross PT, and Sukhee So, PT.

On the national front, membership nationally continues to grow with student membership leading all categories. We have an ambitious goal here in Oregon to have 50% of graduates from our PT and PTA programs to be members by the time they graduate. I only received that information from one program this year: MHCC has a 44% membership rate among it’s graduates, and I bet that other programs are at or near that level!! They beat both the PT and PTA membership rates for the state; go grads!!

We wish to thank our outgoing student liaisons as they graduate and move forward into their new careers: Alison Kauffman, Ray Kater and Bethany

Lukens. Our new incoming Student Board liaisons are Nikki Perry from Mt. Hood Community College, Ashley Berry from George Fox, Nicholas Hamilton and Margaret Dixon McDonald from Lane Community College, and Joe Oelfke from Pacific University. We look forward to continuing our outreach with our physical therapy students with the assistance of these students who have stepped forward to serve.

Thanks to all of you who are members in our association and know that the single greatest marketing tool we have is YOU; the willingness of an individual to speak with another individual about what the association means to you and your profession.

Current Activities: OPTA Pub Night is our monthly gathering of physical therapy colleagues on the 3rd Thursday of each month! Members and potential members are welcome to participate! For more information check us out on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Future Activities: Data from the recent membership survey to be reviewed and utilized by the Board and the Membership Committee to craft strategies and plans for activities for new and potential members as we move forward. It is my hope in my second term as Membership Chair that committee members find “that place” in which to focus membership efforts, whether it is activities for students, for new professionals, for the seasoned professionals among us, etc. If YOU have an idea to serve our members, don’t hesitate to send me an email!

Membership Committee Report By Debbie Van Dover PT, Membership Committee Chair

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OPTA 2013 Elections

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?The spring elections took place on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at the Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel in Portland, OR. The following positions were elected: Rich Jones, Member at Large #1; Debbie Van Dover, Member at Large #2; Ricci Susick, Member at Large #3; Mary Hlady, secretary; Kirstin Pauken, Treasurer; and Jane Montgomery, Nominating Committee Member.

The Fall 2013 elections will take place on Saturday, October 19, 2013. Nomination applications are due by 5:00 pm on September 23rd. The following positions will be voted on: Chief Delegate, 3 Active Delegates and PTA Representative.

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In April, I had the distinct pleasure of traveling with the OPTA delegation as a student member to the APTA’s Federal Advocacy Forum, held in Washington DC each year. As a second year student at Pacific University, this was my first exposure to the true advocacy arm of the APTA. Sitting through sessions and discussing the important issues facing our profession, I was quickly impressed with the high level of expertise, organization, and strategy from the national leadership in attendance.

As a new attendee to the forum, I lacked a historical perspective, but I could feel that there was a renewed sense of optimism from the APTA and many of the members in attendance. Of any year, it seemed like this year congress has finally reached a critical point on our most important issue, the Therapy Cap. While much is yet to be seen regarding signed support for legislation that would repeal the Therapy Cap (H.R. 713 and S. 367), our meetings with each of the Oregon congressional offices seemed to support the notion that congress can no longer keep kicking the can on this issue.

In these meetings with all seven congressional member’s offices, we additionally conveyed the impact of the April 1st increase in MPPR and discussed the inclusion of students within the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) through the Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act (H.R. 1252 and S. 602). While not every Oregon Congressional member has cosponsored our legislation, we do have support and look to continue building relationships with the Oregon congressional members. A huge thanks to Representatives Blumenauer, Bonamici, and DeFazio for their co-sponsorship of the Therapy Cap bill and to DeFazio for his additional co-sponsorship of the NHSC bill.

With the recent victory in Oregon on direct access, an issue that has spanned the length of the profession itself, there might be real reason for optimism in finally repealing the Therapy Cap. The current tenor in DC seems to support a permanent repeal of the Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR), which can likely include repeal of the Therapy Cap through H.R. 713 and S. 367. The OPTA has traditionally found good support from our federal legislators, but we must continue to communicate the importance of our issues and ask for their support. If you have not already emailed

your congressional members please take the time to advocate for our patients and profession. You can contact the following congressional members through the APTAs Advocacy page.

Members who we still need support from: Therapy Cap Bill NHSC BillRep. Walden X Rep. Schrader X XRep. Blumenauer XRep. Bonamici XSen. Merkley X XSen. Wyden X X

As a student member I truly appreciated the opportunity to engage in the forum and learn from the OPTA and APTA leadership in attendance. It is amazing how important relationships and conversations are in the political process. I hope that I can continue to find meaningful ways support our profession in the future and know that I am much more prepared to do so from this experience.

An Optimistic Tone in DCBy Michael Olson, DPT & MHA Student, Pacific University

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Employment Opportunities?

Check out OPTA's website for employment postings at www.opta.org. From the home page click on Employment and then review the opportunities that are posted.

If you have a job listing that you would like posted, please visit the OPTA website at www.opta.org. Job posting rates are $100 for a 30 day posting. All job postings must be done online. Take advantage of this great opportunity to market your position!

OPTA Offers a Medical Screeningfor the Physical Therapist Home

Study Course!

OPTA offers a Medical Screening course in a home study format! You can now purchase the DVD home study program and take the

course when it is convenient for you.

A home study course offers you the advantages of...Self-paced—you can take the course at your own pace at your office

or at home (must have DVD access on your computer or through your TV)

Comprehensive—the course is identical to the “live” version of the courses that we have offered including all of the handout materials

Time Saving—you can take the course when it is convenient for you—24 hours a day, seven days a week

CE Credits—the course is a great way to earn CE credits on your time and schedule.

The full course is a 12 hour course

The refresher course is a 6 hour course

If you are interested in purchasing a home study program contact Stacey Barrett at OPTA at 503.262.9247 or tollfree at 877.452.4919 or

order on-line at www.opta.org

Congratulations go to Nancy Cicirello, PT, MPH, EdD for receiving the Lucy Blair Service Award from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). The award will be presented to Nancy at the APTA Conference later this month in Salt Lake City, UT. Each year APTA honors outstanding achievements on the part of its members in the areas

of overall accomplishment, education, practice and service, publications, research, and academic excellence. All award recipients are recognized in June with a celebration and reception at APTA’s Conference and Exposition. Nancy is receiving this award due to her contributions of exceptional value to the APTA. Congratulations Nancy!

OPTA Member Wins Lucy Blair Service Award

OPTA Members Only Section Log-InIt’s just like your log-in

for the APTA website. Your APTA membership number is your User Name. Your last name is your Password. In the members only sections of the

site you have access to: the membership directory, past Log Newsletters, government affairs information, and more.

Take a look for yourself at www.opta.org.

Come to our 1st Thursday wine + cheese hour.

Chat with colleagues.

Wander our space.

Find a home.

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Private  Practice  seeks  Home.

1st Thursdays @ LifeQualwine + cheese, music, conversation

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*To thank you for referring a practitioner who joins us, enjoy a dinner for two at Portland City Grill*

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Ryan Abbott, SPT

Judith Abel, PT

Ray Arreguin, PT

Desiree Atienza, PT, DPT

Ben Baarspul, PT

Cari Bailey, PT

Andrew Ball, SPT

Bethany Banke, SPT

Monica Bastian, PT, DPT

Jessica Beck, PTA

Nicole Bennett, PT, DPT, ATC

Melissa Blasing, PT, DPT

Julie Bohlman, PTA

Jacki Carter, SPT

Andrew Causey, SPTA

Dane Chambers, SPT

Kellie Charbonneaux Cannon, SPT

Courtney Clark, PT

Laurie Coney, PTA

Tawnie Cowan, PT, DPT

Heather Dennett, PT

Tara DeRuwe, PT, DPT

Margaret Dixon-McDonald, SPTA

Timothy Dominick, PT, DPT, OCS

Mary Farrell, PT, DSc

Mary Felix, PT, DPT, CEEAA

Tamera Flores, SPTA

Joshua Funk, PT, DPT

Christopher Glover, PT

Buffi Grumbley, SPTA

Jason Gulley, PT

Sean Gustin, SPT

Rima Haggerty, PTA

Nicholas Hamilton, SPTA

Rachelle Hartman, PT

Brittany Hatch, PT

Heather Hessler, PT, DPT

Rebecca Hill, PTA

Heather Huckert, PT, DPT

Amy Hunter, PT

Sergey Ivanov, SPTA

Karen Jackson, PTA

Baljit Johl, PT, MPT

Kristin Johnson, SPT

Wendy Jones, PT

Allen Julian, PT

Foster King, PT, DPT, OCS

Greg Klein, PTA

Maureen Lefere, PT

Jacqueline Lombard, PT

Elizabeth Lopez, SPT

Laurie Lundy-Ekman, PT

Brian May, PT, DPT

Shantay Mayes, DPT

Steven Miller, PT, DPT

Kathleen Morrison, SPTA

Sean Murphy, SPTA

Emily Nichol, PT

Laura Paquet, PT, DPT

Nikki Perry, SPTA, RYT

Jill Petersen, SPTA

Thomas Pettey, PT

Justin Philips, PT, DPT

Lance Prange, SPTA

Randy Randall, SPTA

Jose Reyna, PT, DPT

Megan Ring, PT, DPT

Stephanie Rogers, PT

Patricia Saunders, SPTA

Daniel Schumann, PT, DPT

Laura Schwendiman Taylor, SPT

Jimena Serrano Oldham, PT

Patty Jo Shockley, PTA

Sarah Slusher, PT

Linda Smith, SPTA

Jessica Smith-Blockley, PT, DPT, OCS

Clifford Stanford, PTA

Kay Steffen, PT

Justine Sweeney, PT

Megan Swift, SPT

Jami Talik, SPTA

Candace Taylor, PTA

Christine Trachtenbarg, PT, DPT

Adam Wachter, PT

Robin Warren, PT

Catherine Webb, PT

Paul Westgard, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS

Nancy Whitacre, PT

Hollie White, PT

Rachel White, PT

Amy Wilkins, SPTA

Brooke Wills, PTA

Karla Wooley, PTA

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