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Inside This IssuePRESIDENT’S MESSAGEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S NOTEBOOKTPTA CARES SERVICE PROJECT MEMBERSHIP MATTERS TPTA CANDIDATE STATEMENTS ELECTIONS BALLOTPTA SIG CANDIDATE STATEMENTSTEXAS ASSEMBLY MOTIONSBOARD OF DIRECTORS MOTIONSDISTRICT NEWSIN THE NEWS
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Texas PT Program Accepts 2014 Challenge to Raise Funds for Research
A TOTAL OF 109 SCHOOLS PAR-TICIPATED IN THE 2013-2014 MI-AMI-MARQUETTE CHALLENGE TO RAISE $219,716 IN SUPPORT OF THE FOUNDATION FOR PHYSICAL THER-APY. THE FOUNDATION WISHES TO THANK THE STUDENTS OF TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY – HOUS-TON FOR THEIR STRONG SUPPORT OF THE CHALLENGE. SINCE ITS IN-CEPTION IN 1989, 192 DIFFERENT SCHOOLS HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THE CHALLENGE, AND PT AND PTA STUDENTS HAVE RAISED A GRAND TOTAL OF $2,757,216!
The annual Marquette Challenge is a grassroots fundraising effort coordinat-ed and carried out by physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students Silent Auction
Items NeededSilent Auction items are needed for the TPTA Annual Conference in Galveston, TX, October 16-19. The Silent Auction will be held beginning at 7:00pm on Sat-urday, October 18, 2014 at the San Luis Resort.
TPTA is requesting that each District pro-vide at least 3 items. Themed gift bas-kets, unique handmade items and gift certificates are all excellent silent auc-tion items.
Please email Misty Miller with your list of items and their values. If you have any questions contact Misty Miller at [email protected] or by phone at 806-341-4991.
By Allison Czaplewski, SPT and Caroline Miller, SPT
across the country to support the Foun-dation for Physical Therapy’s mission of providing funding opportunities to out-standing physical therapist researchers. Ryan Mizner, PT, MPT, PhD, an assistant professor at the University of Montana, is the recipient of the 2013 Miami-Mar-quette Challenge Research Grant. His 2-year project, “A Novel Unweighting Technology to Address Psychological Im-pairments Limiting Outcomes after ACL Reconstruction,” will look at the effects of a bodyweight reduction instrument to deliver graded exercise (BRIDGE) on the outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Mizner received both his master’s in physical therapy and PhD in biomechanics and movement science from the University of Delaware. The Challenge also funded a PODS I Scholar-ship in 2014, which went to Allyn Susko, PT, DPT of the University of Pittsburgh. For the second year in a row, the first place winner of the Challenge was the University of Miami, whose students raised $31,625. We welcome the Univer-sity of Miami as co-host again this year for the upcoming 2014-2015 Miami-Marquette Challenge. The University of Pittsburgh won second place, raising $21,119. Sacred Heart University stu-dents raised $16,860 and earned the third place title this year. The Foundation for Physical Therapy was established in 1979 as a national, independent nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality and delivery of physical therapy care by pro-viding support for scientifically-based and clinically-relevant physical therapy
research and doctoral scholarships and fellowships. Students of all PT and PTA programs in the State of Texas are encouraged to support the Foundation for Physical Therapy and physical therapy research. To learn how you can support the Challenge, please visit the Foundation’s Web site at www.Foundation4PT.org/get-involved/Chal-lenge/, call the Foundation at 800/875-1378, or email Marquette student coor-dinators at [email protected]. Contributions for the 2014-2015 Miami-Marquette Challenge should be submit-ted by April 16, 2015.
Volume 69, Number 3A publication of the
Texas Physical Therapy Associationwww.tpta.org
P U B L I S H E RTexas Physical Therapy Association
E D I TO RPaul Hardin
E D I TO R I A L S TA F FTiffany Downey
For more information, email Tiffany Downey or call (512) 477-1818. Synergy is digitally published quarterly by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, Inc., a chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, 900 Congress Avenue, Suite 410, Austin, TX 78701, (512) 477-1818. Sub-scriptions at $30 per year are included in the Texas Chapter membership dues. Yearly subscriptions for APTA members are $50 and for non-APTA members are $115.
TPTA does not endorse the products nor services of any of its advertisers or exhibitors.
SYNERGY ADVERTISING RATESA 10% discount is available with prepaid advertising commitment of two to three issues; 15% discount for prepaid commitment of four issues.
DISPLAY ADSAll display ads must be camera-ready. Prepayment and a signed contract are required. (All dimensions are width x height)• $175 for 1/12 Page Ad (2 1/4” x 2 5/16”)• $259 for 1/6 Page Ad (2 1/4” x 4 5/8”)• $391 for 1/3 Page Ad (2 1/4” x 9 1/2” or 4 3/4” x 4 5/8”)• $563 for 1/2 Page Ad (7 1/4” x 4 5/8”)• $777 for 2/3 Page Ad (4 3/4” x 9 1/2”)• $995 for Full Page Ad (7 1/4” x 9 1/2”)To receive a contract or for details on advertising opportunities and deadlines, contact Tiffany Downey at the TPTA chapter office; e-mail [email protected] or phone (512) 477-1818. Synergy is a quarterly digi-tal publication.
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Board Of DirectorsPRESIDENT Cynthia Fisher, El Paso ([email protected])
PRESIDENT-ELECT Michael Connors, Fort Worth ([email protected])
VICE PRESIDENT Brant Capps, Amarillo ([email protected])
SPEAKER OF THE ASSEMBLY Denise Gobert, Austin ([email protected])
SECRETARY Venita Lovelace-Chandler, Garland
TREASURER Lisa Kearns, Grapevine ([email protected])
TREASURER-ELECT Lynne Hughes, San Antonio ([email protected])
CAPITAL AREA DISTRICT CHAIR Allan Besselink, Austin ([email protected])
CENTRAL DISTRICT CHAIR Barry Jackson, Cibolo ([email protected])
COASTAL BEND DISTRICT CHAIR Jan Spigner, Corpus Christi ([email protected])
EAST TEXAS DISTRICT CHAIR Carla Gleaton, Lone Star ([email protected])
GREATER EL PASO DISTRICT CHAIR Bryan Boyea, El Paso ([email protected])
HEART OF TEXAS DISTRICT CHAIRS Kristi Trammell, Clifton ([email protected])
MIDWEST DISTRICT CHAIR Kimberly Mayes, Tuscola ([email protected])
NORTH TEXAS DISTRICT CHAIR Meredith Brunette, Plano ([email protected])
PANHANDLE DISTRICT CHAIR Misty Miller, Canyon ([email protected])
PERMIAN BASIN DISTRICT CHAIR vacant
SOUTHEASTERN DISTRICT CHAIR Collete Pientok, Houston ([email protected])
SOUTH PLAINS DISTRICT CHAIR Patti Kissko, Lubbock ([email protected])
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REP Kristi Trammell, Clifton ([email protected])
CHIEF DELEGATE Michael Geelhoed, San Antonio ([email protected])
PTA CAUCUS REPRESENTATIVE Nicole Volek, Richmond ([email protected])
Staff LiaisonsFor information in the areas listed below, contact the appropriate person via e-mail or by calling the TPTA chapter office at (512) 477-1818.
Paul Hardin Government Affairs; Political Action Committee; Executive Director Ethics and Practice Committees; Administration ([email protected])
Jenifer Leans Professional Development; Special Projects; Conferences & Director, Meetings and Education Expositions; APTA House of Delegates; Bylaws Committee; ([email protected]) Nominating Committee
Nancy Rennaker Finance/Accounting Bookkeeper ([email protected])
Tiffany Downey Membership; PTA, Student Special Interest Groups; Advertising Manager, Membership and Communications ([email protected])
Stacey Mather Continuing Competence Approval Program; Director, Payer Relations Payment Policy Committee; Practice Committee; Private and Payment Policy Practice SIG CCAP Administrator ([email protected])
Amber Townsley Continuing Competence Approval Program; Public Relations CCAP Administrator Committee ([email protected])
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P R E S I D E N T ’ S M E S S A G E
IT IS WITH JOY AND SADNESS THAT I WRITE MY LAST PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE.
It seems hard to believe that almost six years have passed since I first took office as TPTA president. So much has happened in those six years. As a chapter, we have forged ahead due to the work of our officers, many volunteers, and our dedicated hardworking TPTA staff. Our chapter has grown and moved forward. Membership has grown to over 5,700 members. The Tom Waugh Leadership Development Program was initiated to develop new leaders. We have contributed to our reserves to ensure the chapter remains financially solvent.
We have had surplus funds at the end of our budget year for the last four years. Our patient access bill was successfully moved out of public health committee but unfortunately time ran out before it could be slated for the House agenda. We have achieved many of our objectives on our three year strategic plan and in July updated our last year in this three year strategic plan. Our chapter was recognized last year as the most innovative chapter by APTA. Our payment policy committee continues to advocate and intervene with Medicaid Medicare, TWCC and private payers on issues affecting reimbursement.
Our annual meetings continue to break attendance records thanks to our professional development committee, TPTA staff and volunteers.
We have many challenges facing us. Challenges with legislation. Challenges with reimbursement. Challenges with continuing the momentum that our chapter has gained. Members need to continue to be engaged in order for momentum to continue. PTs and PTAs need to see, and continue to see, the value of membership.
Our grassroots efforts with our legislators needs to grow so that each legislator has knowledge and understanding of Physical Therapy and our issues. This will assist us in our efforts to pass our patient access legislation.
We have much to celebrate as a chapter and have much more work to do. My motto has been “if everyone just does one thing, think of what can be accomplished.” Thank you everyone for “doing your one thing” because we have accomplished many things.
Leadership roles are not always easy. Wise counsel always assists when making a decision that affects so many. Thank you to all of those that offered advice and contributed to the growth and success of our chapter.
Thank you for the opportunity and privilege of serving as your president, it was a phenomenal experience!
TPTA will continue to be provided with many choices. Your continued support of our leadership will assist in making the right choices to continue our momentum and our success as a chapter.
Thank you again!v
The Road Not Taken
BY ROBERT FROST
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth;
Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same,
And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black. Oh, I kept the first for another day! Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back.
I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.
By Cynthia Fisher, PT, DPT, MS, PCS TPTA President
President’s Message
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2015 LEGISLATIVE SESSION – BE READY, BE A KEY CONTACT
The 84th Texas Legislative Session will convene January 13th. TPTA’s legislative agenda will focus on pass-ing Patient Access to PT and concus-sion legislation that will add PTs to the list of those eligible to declare a student athlete ready for play. The current bill relating to concus-sion does not exclude PTs from do-ing this, and the author feels that a revised bill is not necessary. TPTA wants it in writing and will pursue a bill for clarification. If you have not already committed to be a TPTA Key Contact, please find out more and sign up today.
VOTE IN THE TPTA ELECTIONS
In this issue, you will find a slate of candidates for a variety of leadership positions within TPTA. Historically,
voter turnout has been embarrass-ingly low. With online voting, which will take you all of 30 seconds, there is no excuse. The TPTA has witnessed enormous growth over the past five years, and we need to continue that growth. You are electing the future of your association. I think that’s important enough to click here, take 30 sec-onds, and help shape the future of YOUR association and YOUR profes-sion.
ATTEND ANNUAL CONFERENCE – 80 CCUS TO CHOOSE FROM
There is hardly a better value in CCUs and networking than the TPTA Annu-al Conference and Student Conclave. Choose from 80 CCUs, enjoy great networking events, visit tons of ex-hibits, and come away refreshed and renewed. We have set a new atten-dance record each year for the last
Three Quick Things for Your To-Do ListBy Paul Hardin, CAE Executive Director
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five years. There’s a reason… it is a tremendous return on investment. Register today.
As always, if I or any of the staff may be of assistance in any way, please contact me at 512-477-1818, or [email protected]
Annual Conference “TPTA Cares” Community Service ProjectThis year the TPTA Cares project will be helping the local Galveston community by working with Paint Pals. Paint Pals is available for low-moderate income homeowners as part of a larger neighborhood revitalization campaign in Galves-ton. The program provides a fresh coat of exterior paint at no cost for qualified applicants. The program works in partnership with Moody Menders, Habitat for Humanity Bay Area, Galveston Urban Ministries, and Moody Permanent Endowment. If you’re interested in volunteering, we will have a project prepared for the dates of Thursday Oct 16, 2:00 pm -6:00 pm and Friday October 17th, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
The house will be prepped (scraped/repaired/primed) before you arrive. Upon arrival, all painting supplies will be provided. Volunteers are needed for both days but you may pick which day you would like to participate. If you are interested, please register HERE.
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M E M B E R S H I P M A T T E R SHELLO! My name is
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REACH 100 and Facility Challenge UpdatePHYSICAL THERAPY SCHOOLS*
Hardin-Simmons UniversityTexas State University - San MarcosTexas Woman’s University - Dallas
Texas Woman’s University - HoustonUniversity of the Incarnate Word
University of North TexasUniversity of St. Augustine - Austin
University of Texas - El PasoUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical Center - Dallas
FACILITIES**Blinn College Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Bryan, TXEast Texas Physical Therapy
Sulphur Springs, TXEl Paso Community College
Physical Therapy Assistant Program El Paso, TX
El Paso Physical Therapy - East El Paso, TX
El Paso Physical Therapy Services - Horizon Valley El Paso, TX
El Paso Physical Therapy Services - West El Paso, TX
Hardin-Simmons University, Department of PTAbilene, TX
Hunter Professional TherapyArlington, TX
Kilgore College Kilgore, TX
Meehan Sports Therapy & PediatricsSouthlake, TX
Pate Rehabilitation - Dallas Dallas, TX
Pima Medical InstituteHouston, TX
Scott & White Rock Prairie Sports Medicine & RehabScott and White Clinic - Boonville
Bryan, TXSpine & Rehab Specialists - Edgemere
El Paso, TXTexas Physical Therapy Specialists
Austin, TXTexas State University Department of Physical Therapy
San Marcos, TXTexas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Department of Rehabilitation ServicesLubbock, TX
University of Texas at El Paso Physical Therapy ProgramEl Paso, TX
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio, TX
UT Southwestern Medical CenterDallas, TX
US Army-Baylor University Postprofessional Doctoral Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy
Fort Sam Houston, TXUTMB/SHP/PT Department
Galveston, TX
**The facilities listed acheived 100% membership prior to the publication of this newsletter. If your facility is not listed and has reached 100% membership for the current year please register here.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT SCHOOLS*
Blinn CollegeDel Mar College
Concorde Career CollegeEl Paso Community College
Kilgore CollegeSouth Texas Community College
Western Technical College
The programs listed acheived 100% student and faculty membership prior to the publication of this newsletter. If your school is not listed and has reached 100% student and faculty membership for the current year please contact Tiffany Downey at [email protected].
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Each nominated candidate has submit-ted a statement for this issue of Syn-ergy. Write-in candidates are allowed, but a written consent to serve must be filed. Please see the ballot instructions on page 14. To be eligible to vote, you must be a current PT or PTA TPTA mem-ber in one of the following categories: active, graduate student, life, affiliate, or life affiliate.
To vote by mail, mark your selection on the ballot provided in this issue and send it to the TPTA office. For a mail bal-lot to be valid, it must be postmarked by
the U.S. Postmaster by October 3, 2014, and received at the TPTA office no later than October 8, 2014.
The mail-in ballot is a self-mailer. Sim-ply remove the ballot page and address page, mark your votes on the ballot, complete the required information (APTA membership number and PT/PTA designation), fold as indicated, and mail it to the TPTA office by October 3, 2014.
As an alternative, you can vote online by going to www.tpta.org. Online vot-ing closes at 6:00pm CT on October 10,
2014. If you vote online, you should not complete a mail-in ballot or cast a vote on-site. If more than one ballot is sub-mitted, only the first ballot will count.
If you are unable to vote by mail or on-line, you are encouraged to vote on-site at the 2014 TPTA Annual Conference in Galveston. On-site ballots may be cast on Friday, October 17 from 7:30am to 1:30pm CT. A voting table will be set up at the Galveston Convention Center near registration. The polls will close promptly at 1:30pm CT on October 17.
TPTA Elections: Candidate Statements
Vice President (Choose 1) Denise Gobert, PT, PhD, CEEAA, NCS
PRESENT EMPLOYMENT: Texas State UniversityPOSITION: Associate ProfessorCITY: AustinAPTA MEMBER: 20 YearsTPTA MEMBER: 15 Years
MY PROFESSIONAL HISTORY OF SERVICE HAS GROOMED ME TO BE A CHOICE CANDIDATE FOR VICE PRESIDENT IN THE TPTA.
As a practicing physical therapist and member of both the TPTA/APTA for over 20 years, I have had several appoint-ments at both the state and national levels of service starting as a member of the first board for the Texas Physical Therapy Education & Research Foundation (forerunner to the current TPTF) and continuing in the Federation of Physical Therapy of State Boards , the APTA Research Advisory Panel, the APTA Speakers Bureau and Chair of the Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group for the APTA Neurology Section. Cur-rently I have served 5 years as TPTA Speaker of the Assembly which has allowed me to work with the Executive Committee in addition to the Government Affairs, Public Relations, and Professional Development committees and serve as Chair of the Tom Waugh Leadership Development Program Committee and the newly formed Technology Task Force.
Based on past service, I would love to continue working in be-half of our Chapter as we strive to support and protect physi-cal therapy practice in an ever changing healthcare climate in Texas. My “To Do” work list includes the following:
• Improve Our Chapter “Grassroots” Communications. Through communication links including written, verbal and digital (i.e. internet social media), we need more innovative ways to increase member and non-member information shar-ing about current practice patterns and needs at both the dis-trict and state levels. This could also help to “add value” to membership and support recruitment and retention of valued members. • Support Our Chapter Efforts in Public Healthcare Policy: It is quite evident that physical therapy practice is being chal-lenged to provide effective, efficient patient services in view of recent controversial public issues involving comprehensive and appropriate concussion management of our Texas ath-letes, the financial conundrum of managed care due to the Af-fordable Care Act and the continued need to improve patient access to physical therapy services in Texas. As a member of the GAC’s Key Contact program, the goal will be to educate community leaders with a united, competent voice to help shape and support clinical practice patterns for the good of our patients.• Support Our Chapter’s Strategic Plan: We need to con-tinue working diligently to develop and promote resources to help goal champions complete the TPTA’s Strategic Plan 2012 – 2015 in support of our mission.
In conclusion, I feel that my long term active involvement in our professional organizations has helped to qualify me for the position of Vice President. Therefore I ask for your vote and stand excited about the opportunity to possibly represent and support the interests of Texas physical therapists on a variety of levels. If elected, you can count on me to build on the excel-lent examples of past leadership and continue our outstanding Texas tradition!
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Vice President (cont.) (Choose 1)
PRESENT EMPLOYMENT: Texas State UniversityPOSITION: Associate ProfessorCITY: Canyon LakeAPTA MEMBER: 34 YearsTPTA MEMBER: 34 Years
SERVING AS VICE-PRESIDENT WILL ALLOW ME TO COM-BINE MY TWO GREAT PASSIONS: THE PROFESSION OF PHYSICAL THERAPY AND LEADERSHIP.
I have been proud to be a physical therapist and a TPTA member for 34 years. During that time I have been blessed to have been influenced and mentored by many strong leaders in the TPTA. I truly believe that I would not be the professional I am now had I not been actively involved in the APTA and TPTA since I joined as a student 34 years ago. I am at a point in my personal and professional life where I want to give back to the profession that has been so wonderful to me. I believe that my personal strengths of communication, organization, insight, and the de-sire to be a servant leader will serve the association well. My long-term goal for several years has to been to prepare myself for additional roles and responsibilities within the TPTA. I have gained experience at several different levels of the Chapter and Association to reach this goal.
Through the years I have gained leadership experience by serving at the District, Chapter, and Association levels. I have served as the District Chair for the Panhandle District twice, the Executive RepresentaWtive to the TPTA Executive Committee, as Delegate to the House of Delegates three terms, including
Chief Delegate for one year, and as TPTA Membership Co-Chair for the past three years. I am also a member of the Neurology, Education, and Health Policy & Administration Sections. I have completed both levels of the Leadership, Administration, Man-agement, and Professionalism (LAMP) courses. I believe these experiences allow me to see the needs of members while hav-ing a global understanding of how the TPTA functions and the important role that our Chapter plays in the Association.
If elected my goals include:• Improving communication with all members of the TPTA in order to allow each member to be aware of the important ac-tions that the TPTA makes on behalf of each of us. Improving communication will be especially important as we enter anoth-er legislative year. Keeping members informed about the legis-lative process, the business of the TPTA, and most importantly hearing what the membership communicates back to the Chap-ter will be a high priority for me. • Increasing membership and active participation in the TPTA. As co-chair of the TPTA Membership Committee I have been ex-cited to see our Chapter grow in a sustained manner. We need to make sure each member understands that the TPTA exists because of and for them. Understanding and meeting the needs and expectations of each member will continue to be important to me. I believe it is extremely important to identify the needs of the physical therapist assistants in Texas and to try to encourage them to be members so their voice can be heard at the Chapter and Association levels. • Supporting the priorities of the Chapter and helping to men-tor new professionals and early career members into leadership roles. I believe this starts at the District level and in facilities. We need to establish a culture in our profession in which member-ship and active participation are the norm so that the TPTA can say that we represent the majority of PTs and PTAs in Texas.
Lois Stickley, PT, PhD
PRESENT EMPLOYMENT: Physical Therapy Clinic of ParisPOSITION: Physical TherapistCITY: ParisAPTA MEMBER: 8 YearsTPTA MEMBER: 8 Years
MY NAME IS SHANNON BOYD, AND I AM RUNNING FOR THE POSITION OF DELEGATE-AT-LARGE FOR THE TEXAS PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION.
After attending the 2014 APTA Federal Forum in Washington, D.C., I felt a passion to continue with advocacy efforts for the physical therapy profession. With five years of experience, I am a younger clinician and feel that having a younger delegate will help represent the Texas Delegation more completely. I have a strong desire to progress the physical therapy profession in our great State of Texas and at the national level.
I graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in 2009 with my doctorate of physical therapy. After nearly four years of practice in the outpatient environment, I prepared for and passed my orthopedic board certification examination in 2013. I am currently in fellowship training for manual therapy through Regis University in Denver, Colorado.
I currently live in my hometown of Paris, Texas and work with a well-established practice with three outpatient clinics. Our practice also has contracts for physical therapy coverage in our local hospital’s acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpa-tient rehabilitation departments as well as a local long-term acute care hospital. I feel that my perspective of physical thera-py care in these multiple environments will help when discuss-ing current topics and issues as a delegation. I also have the perspective of a smaller, rural area physical therapy practice, which I hope will shed light on some issues that may not be as prevalent in the practice of therapists from more urban and suburban areas.
I desperately want and feel that the physical therapy profession is the missing link for many holes in our health care system. I also feel that our younger professionals need to start taking steps to help build the future of physical therapy in Texas and our nation. After hearing the TPTA was looking for younger cli-nicians to serve, I felt this was the calling I needed to become more involved in advocacy efforts. I look forward to represent-ing the great physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students of physical therapy from Texas as a Delegate-at-Large in the House of Delegates for the next two years. Thank you for allowing me to run for this position, and I hope to make a lasting and positive impact for us all.
Shannon Boyd, PT, DPT, OCSDelegate-at-Large (Choose 3)
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PRESENT EMPLOYMENT: University Medical Center of El PasoPOSITION: Rehab Supervisor, Wound CareCITY: El PasoAPTA MEMBER: 14 YearsTPTA MEMBER: 14 Years
ESTEEMED PT AND PTA COLLEAGUES, THANK YOU FOR AL-LOWING ME TO REPRESENT OUR TEXAS CHAPTER AS AN APTA DELEGATE TO THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES DURING THE 2014-2016 TERM.
My experience has been very educational and I have grown as a person and a professional because of it. I ask for your vote for the Delegate at Large position, for the 2014-2016 term.
I have learned much, however my journey has only began. Through my experiences I am learning the workings of the house. It was exciting to be part of the changes that will shape our association and profession. During the 2013 House of Del-egates (HOD), and important issue discussed was RC-14. This RC is related to our APTA Vision Statement. This statement will shape how we are viewed by others, and how we will integrate our practice to be part of the healthcare system to affect so-
ciety. Whereas, Vision 2020 allowed us to evaluate ourselves, and prepare us for autonomous practice; RC-14 proposed to extend this vision to promote change to society as a whole. Dis-cussion and subsequent amendments of this RC brought to life the workings of the HOD. I was able to experience first-hand how we can affect and shape our association and profession.
This year the 2014 HOD provided even more valuable experi-ences. Of particular interest to me was RC-9, pursuit of DPT as a regulatory designation of physical therapists. This RC will be important in moving us forward to autonomous practice, and becoming the primary musculoskeletal experts that patients recognize as so. I believe APTA is working hard for our profes-sion to move us towards this goal, and this RC is an example of it.
Although, my experience is limited, I am eager to learn, and be an active agent of change. I have been a member of APTA, TPTA since a student in 1998. My career as a physical therapist spans over 13 years. I have worked in a Level 1 Trauma hospital. My experience has been in outpatient orthopedics, acute care, and now as a Rehab Supervisor of the outpatient wound care clinic. The changing healthcare landscape has inspired me to become a more active member and get more involved with my profes-sional association. I feel confident that my education, leader-ship skills, and desire to raise our profession to the next level while promoting quality care make me a candidate that can ef-fectively represent you.
Isabel Contreras, PT,DPT,WCC
PRESENT EMPLOYMENT: Seton Medical Center AustinPOSITION: Physical Therapist Acute CareCITY: AustinAPTA MEMBER: 3 YearsTPTA MEMBER: 3 Years
IT WOULD BE A PRIVILEGE TO SERVE AS A TPTA DELEGATE- AT- LARGE TO THE APTA HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
This would allow me the opportunity to be an active voice with-in the physical therapy community and society. We are entering into a very pivotal time for physical therapy in healthcare. It is now more important than ever that our governing bodies advo-cate, not only for autonomy, but our scope of practice as well.
I earned my Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Throughout the program much emphasis was placed on the push for direct access and our role in that. Several of our professors set great examples by being in-volved in district, regional, and state meetings where the focus was APTA’s Vision 2020. I received my license in January 2013 and since then have been working in Austin’s largest hospital as an acute care PT. In the last two years, it has become very apparent to me that we must improve the way we market our-selves to society. I am ready to take action.
I possess the drive and determination to make a better name for physical therapy and work towards autonomy. I would love to have the chance to be a part of this time in history. As War-ren Bennis once said, “Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.” Now, let’s make our Vision 2020 a reality. I would be grateful to serve you as a delegate to the APTA House of Delegates and would value your vote. Thank you for your consideration!
Courtney Clark, PT, DPT
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PRESENT EMPLOYMENT: Harris Health System POSITION: Physical TherapistCITY: HoustonAPTA MEMBER: 11 YearsTPTA MEMBER: 11 Years
SAL DOCETI HAS BEEN A LICENSED PHYSICAL THERAPIST SINCE 2004 AND HAS PRACTICED IN A WIDE VARIETY OF REHABILITATION SETTINGS THROUGHOUT THE TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER AND GREATER HOUSTON AREA.
Sal has worked as a physical therapist for federal, state, and local government organizations to include such organizations as the Department of Veteran Affairs, the Texas Air National Guard, and Harris Health System. Sal’s exposure to a wide vari-ety of rehab settings and government organizations makes him an excellent candidate for the TPTA Delegate-At-Large Position.
Sal earned an entry-level PT degree at TWU in 2003, complet-ed a transitional Doctorate (DPT) at Regis University in 2010, and earned his APTA board certification in orthopedics (OCS) in 2010. Sal has distinguished himself in the area of sports specif-ic training and has held the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s CSCS credential since 2006. Sal has participated in humanitarian missions in El Salvador, providing therapy servic-es to the underserved in multiple communities throughout that country. Sal has also played a critical role in other humanitar-ian efforts such as providing therapy services to displaced citi-zens during Hurricane Katrina. During that time Sal established the only Pro Bono Physical Therapy Clinic for displaced citizens and provided much needed care and medical equipment to our neighbors in need. In recent years, Sal has assisted the TPTA Government Affairs Committee in setting up fund raising events and has gained in-terest in giving back to the organization that has enabled him to practice physical therapy. Sal has also returned to the academic world and is currently enrolled in an MBA program with a con-centration in Healthcare Management. Sal is a servant leader who is currently seeking a 2-year term for the TPTA position, Delegate-At-Large.
Salvatore Doceti, PT, DPT, CSCS, OCS
PRESENT EMPLOYMENT: Northeast Ortho-pedics & Sports MedicinePOSITION: Clinic DirectorCITY: San AntonioAPTA MEMBER: 6 YearsTPTA MEMBER: 6 Years
I HAVE BEEN A MEMBER OF THE ATPA/TPTA SINCE 2008 AND HAVE BEEN A PART OF SEVERAL DISTRICT AND STATE ACTIVITIES, VOLUNTEERING AS A STUDENT AND ATTEND-ING AS A PROFESSIONAL. I earned my DPT from Texas State and served as president of the inaugural Doctorate class. Being a new professional I am excited to have the chance to represent our state in the inner workings of our professional organization.
Since becoming a professional, I have been staying up to date with my orthopedic manual skills, beginning The Manual Ther-apy Institute Fellowship Program in September 2012 and work-ing in outpatient orthopedic settings since 2011.
I am passionate about being the best therapist I can be and I am pursing that clinically, now I would like to pursue it from another perspective. I want to be part of a House of Delegates that will take active steps towards bettering our profession and bring meaning to the words we have decided are going to rep-resent us. I would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about the organization as a whole and help bring Texas’ ideas to the national stage. It would be an honor to be selected as a TPTA Delegate-at-Large and a privilege to represent Texas’ in-terests. Thank you for your support!
Anne-Marie Garza, PT, DPT
PRESENT EMPLOYMENT: Memorial Hermann TMCPOSITION: Program Director, Post Acute Care & Therapy ServicesCITY: Missouri CityAPTA MEMBER: 20 YearsTPTA MEMBER: 5 Years
LESLIE “LES” FUCHS, PT, MPT, MBA IS THE PROGRAM DI-RECTOR OF POST ACUTE CARE AND THERAPY SERVICES AT MEMORIAL HERMANN-TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER.
Les received his Associated in Physical Therapy in 1995 and his Masters of Science in Physical Therapy degree at the Nova Southeastern University 1999. Additionally, He received his Masters in Business Administration in 2012 from Texas Wom-an’s University. He has been a member of the APTA for 20 years. As a member of the FPTA, he held the office of Membership chair for the Northern District for 3 years from 2005 to 2008 and the FPTA membership chair for 2 years 2006-2007. He was a Delegate for the Florida chapter to the House of Delegates for 2 sessions in 2007 and 2008. Les has been treating patients with orthopedic and neurologic dysfunction, across the contin-uum of care since 1995.
Leslie Fuchs, PT, MPT. MBA
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PRESENT EMPLOYMENT: Texas Woman’s UniversityPOSITION: Associate Director and DCECITY: HoustonAPTA MEMBER: 39 YearsTPTA MEMBER: 35 Years
I WOULD WELCOME THE OPPORTUNITY TO REPRESENT THE TEXAS CHAPTER AS A DELEGATE AT LARGE TO THE APTA’S HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
I have had the pleasure and good fortune to have served on the Executive Board of the Education Section of the APTA for the past 12 years. For several of those years, I also served as the Education Section representative to the House of Delegates. I was a member of the Partners in Physical Therapy Education as well as various committees and task forces related to gover-nance within the APTA. All of these roles required a high level of commitment, a great deal of networking among all constitu-ents of the APTA and a thorough understanding of most of the issues that are facing our profession, both in practice and in education. I believe that my past experiences would enable me to competently and confidently represent the Texas Chapter as a Delegate at Large to the House of Delegates.
Peggy Gleeson, PT, PhD
PRESENT EMPLOYMENT: University of Mary Hardin-BaylorPOSITION: Associate Professor/Director, Doctor of Physical Therapy ProgramCITY: China SpringAPTA MEMBER: 35 Years TPTA MEMBER: 35 Years
I AM EXCITED ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE AS A DELEGATE-AT-LARGE IF ELECTED.
I have been an active and involved member of the APTA/TPTA since joining the association as a student 35 years ago. I am as excited about our profession today as I have been at any time during my career. The opportunities afforded by our profes-sion are many, as are the challenges we face. Every member of our profession should strive to be actively involved in the association in some way. Serving as a delegate in the past has provided me the opportunity to be actively involved in current issues and discussions, and I look forward to the opportunity to
represent the Texas perspective in this capacity again. During my career, I have been a PT and PTA educator as well as a clini-cian in a variety of settings. Currently, I am the Director of the Physical Therapy Program at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, and previously I was the Director of Rehabilitation Services at Baylor Scott & White Health - Hillcrest. After obtaining my PT degree from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, I went on to complete an MS in Biology/Physiology from Baylor University and a PhD in Physical Therapy from TWU. I became a Geriatric Clinical Specialist in 2011 after many years of clinical practice focusing on geriatric orthopedics. I have served in sev-eral capacities within the APTA, including Co-Chair for the task force that developed the CPI and member of two task forces addressing the future role and educational preparation of the PTA. I have also served as a TPTA delegate to the APTA HOD for two terms and currently hold the position of Vice-Chair of the HOT District. I donate my time as a reviewer for the TPTA Con-tinuing Competence Approval Program and volunteer in other professional capacities as well, including the ABPTS Specializa-tion Academy of Content Experts. I would appreciate your sup-port and I welcome the opportunity to serve the TPTA in this role.
Barbara Gresham, PT, PhD, GCS
PRESENT EMPLOYMENT: University of Texas Medical BranchPOSITION: Physical TherapistCITY: PearlandAPTA MEMBER: 12 Years TPTA MEMBER: 12 Years
I CONSIDER IT AN HONOR TO HAVE BEEN NOMINATED FOR THE POSITION OF DELEGATE-AT-LARGE.
I have been a member of APTA since 2002 when I was a student and have served as a delegate of TPTA twice in the last several years. I am interested in this position because I want to help in making a difference in where physical therapy is going as a pro-fession. I enjoy serving as a delegate, believe that I can make a difference as a delegate, and desire to serve our profession in this capacity.
Amanda King, PT, DPT
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PRESENT EMPLOYMENT: University of North Texas Health Science CenterPOSITION: Assistant ProfessorCITY: KellerAPTA MEMBER: 6 YearsTPTA MEMBER: 1 Year
IT IS AN HONOR TO BE NOMINATED TO SERVE AS A DEL-EGATE AT LARGE REPRESENTING THE TPTA.
I’m a graduate of the combined DPT/PhD at the University of Utah and my career has been motivated by the example of for-mer APTA president and department chair, Scott Ward. Clini-cally I’ve worked in acute care with oncology and neurologic patients and I currently teach in the DPT program at UNTHSC. I also work part-time in home healthcare. As an APTA New Pro-fessional, I offer a unique perspective on the ambitions and
anxieties of PTs who will bear the future of our profession. I’ve had a longstanding interest in democracy and representative government. I believe in staying informed, considering all sides of an issue and then making a stand on policy decisions and electing leaders that will positively impact the future of our profession.
I’ve been privileged to be tutored and encouraged by two of Texas’ most active physical therapists, Venita Lovelace-Chan-dler and Mike Connors. Our profession is in an exciting place and we have an opportunity to make some important decisions that could impact the landscape of healthcare in Texas and on a broader national scale. We’ve made excellent progress thus far and I want to help the TPTA and the APTA further our cause by actively engaging other health care and policy stakeholders in understanding the value proposition that PTs bring to the table. The House of Delegates is the chief mechanism to promote physical therapy to society and I would be honored to serve you as a delegate from the state of Texas. Please consider casting a vote for me as your candidate for Delegate at Large.
Evan Papa, PT, DPT, PhD
PRESENT EMPLOYMENT: University of Texas Medical BranchPOSITION: Associate ProfessorCITY: League CityAPTA MEMBER: 15 YearsTPTA MEMBER: 15 Years
IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT ONE PERSON CANNOT DO EVERY-THING, BUT THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT MOST OF THE TIME THE ABILITY TO DO EVERYTHING IS NOT WHAT IS NEEDED.
The truth is that sometimes it is simply the ability to do some-thing that answers the call. To participate, to contribute, to do what can be done to make things better, easier, or simply to make the unseen visible. We recognize this truth, so we use our motivation and decide to turn it into action. Naturally the next step is figuring out what action to take. Some actions are small and are completed with ease, some are performed so
frequently they become habit, while others require more time and can add a bit of complexity and challenge to our every day routine. Knowing this, I have resolved to do what I can, where I can, when I can, because doing nothing is not an option. It is not an exact science, but what I have found is that standing still does not really help me move forward, and moving forward is the goal. Not every action I have taken has created an im-pact, but some might, one day, and for this reason I keep mov-ing, looking for opportunities to participate, contribute, and do something.
I have had a number of amazing opportunities over the past 15 years, either through volunteering, recruitment, or gentle persuasion. My most recent opportunities include serving as Co-Chair of the Membership Committee. I have had the privi-lege of serving on the Executive Committee as the Association’s Secretary, and was a member on the Continuing Competency Task Force. I served as a member of the Tom Waugh Leadership Development Task Force, and currently participate as a Mentor in the Leadership Development Program. I am excited to run for this opportunity to contribute in a different capacity, a new experience to do something for a great team.
Janna McGaugh, PT, ScD, OCS
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PRESENT EMPLOYMENT: Baptist Memorial CentersPOSITION: PRN PTCITY: San AngeloAPTA MEMBER: 43 YearsTPTA MEMBER: 10 Years
DELEGATES TO THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES HAVE A LARGE RESPONSIBILITY IN ELECTING LEADERS AND SETTING POL-ICIES FOR APTA, RESPONSIBILITIES I TAKE SERIOUSLY AND AM EAGER TO UNDERTAKE.
I am willing to take the time needed to research the candidates and issues and seek input from members in all parts of the state in order to make informed decisions.
I have been a delegate to the House of Delegates 18 times, in-cluding 8 times as delegate for TPTA. This experience provides me with a strong background to be able to capably represent Texas at the House of Delegates. I welcome the opportunity to serve in this role and I appreciate your support.
Susan Roehrig, PT, PhD
PRESENT EMPLOYMENT: Harris Health SystemPOSITION: Outpatient Orthopedic Physical TherapistCITY: HoustonAPTA MEMBER: 6 YearsTPTA MEMBER: 6 Years
I AM HONORED TO BE NOMINATED FOR THE TPTA DEL-EGATE AT LARGE POSITION IN THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
I am currently a practicing physical therapist, orthopedic resi-dency adjunct faculty, and TPTA certified clinical instructor in the Harris Health System. As an active member in the TPTA through the Southeastern District (SED), I am currently serving
as the SED Communications Chair. Over the past two Texas leg-islative sessions, I have been an active advocate for the growth of physical therapy progressing towards improving patient ac-cess. With my involvement at the state government level, I have had the unique experience to represent our profession by rais-ing awareness to state legislators regarding current healthcare limitations, patient access, and autonomy of care. In 2012, I was fortunate to be recognized as a TPTA Future Leader. This year, I became an APTA Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Or-thopedics. Currently, I am in the process of completing an APTA credentialed fellowship program in manual therapy and am involved in clinical research. I hold memberships in American Association of Orthopedic and Manual Physical Therapists and the APTA Sports section. My commitment as a clinician, men-tor, and board member of the SED has developed a solid foun-dation to make effective decisions towards the progression our profession. I would be grateful of the opportunity to continue my commitment in the TPTA by serving as a Delegate at Large.
Cory Perrin, PT, DPT, OCS
PRESENT EMPLOYMENT: Texas Woman’s University - HoustonPOSITION: Associate Clinical ProfessorCITY: Missouri CityAPTA MEMBER: 26 YearsTPTA MEMBER: 26 Years
I HAVE HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF SERVING AS A TPTA DEL-EGATE - AT- LARGE TO THE APTA HOUSE OF DELEGATES FOR THE PAST 4 YEARS.
This experience was rewarding and I was proud to represent the PT/PTAs in Texas as we deliberated and acted upon resolu-tions that could impact the future of our profession. Two years ago, the House adopted a bold new vision for our profession: “Transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience.” As a Delegate – at - Large I am inter-ested in moving our profession forward as we aspire towards this new vision by continuing to participate in the policy mak-ing efforts at the APTA House of Delegates.
I have been a member of APTA/TPTA for 26 years and over the years have served in various capacities at the district, state and
national (section) level including SED PR Committee Chair, SED GAC, TPTA AC Planning Committee, TPTA Nominating Commit-tee, TPTA CE Reviewer, and APTA Neurology Section PR Com-mittee Chair. I currently teach in the DPT program at TWU in Houston and I am also in the dissertation phase of my PhD in the Health Promotion & Wellness at Rocky Mountain Universi-ty of Health Professions, Provo, UT. Clinically, I have practiced primarily in inpatient and outpatient neurological rehabilita-tion settings and also in acute care, skilled nursing, home care and long term care settings. I am passionate about health pro-motion and wellness and how our profession can embrace this shift in paradigm as our health care system evolves to meet population needs. As an educator, I strive to stay current in physical therapy professional and practice issues so that the new generation of clinicians are informed about future trends that may impact our profession.
Being a delegate means staying informed, considering all sides and then voting on policy decisions and electing association leaders that will positively impact the future of physical thera-py. I am committed, enthusiastic, vocal, and passionate about our profession and would love to continue to bring this energy to the Texas delegation. I would be honored to serve you as a delegate to the APTA House of Delegates and would greatly appreciate your vote. Thank You!
Rupal Patel, PT, MS
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PRESENT EMPLOYMENT: University of St. AugustinePOSITION: Instructor/ACCECITY: AustinAPTA MEMBER: 39 Years TPTA MEMBER: 19 Years
I HAVE SERVED ONE TERM AS A DELEGATE TO THE APTA HOUSE OF DELEGATES AND AM RUNNING FOR A SECOND TERM FOR TWO REASONS.
One: in the first year of a two year term a delegate becomes ed-ucated on the processes and issues and is able to comprehend and begin to apply the information to participate. The second year allows a delegate the ability to fully legislate for the issues. Two: This coming year is a bylaws year in the APTA and it will be important to have delegates who are up to speed to make edu-cated and logical critiques and decisions on the bylaws changes that are coming forward. As the Bylaws Committee Chair for the TPTA, I regularly review and assess the bylaws of the APTA as well as the TPTA. With this knowledge and experience, I am confident that I can well represent the Texas Physical Therapy Association and promote our interests in the next two years.
Martha Sneary, PT, DPT, MSDelegate-at-Large (cont.) (Choose 3)
PRESENT EMPLOYMENT: University of Texas Medical BranchPOSITION: Chair and Associate ProfessorCITY: BacliffAPTA MEMBER: 30 Years TPTA MEMBER: 30 Years
FOR THE PAST 24 YEARS, I HAVE TAUGHT STUDENT PHYSI-CAL THERAPISTS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF BECOM-ING A MEMBER OF THE APTA AND ACTIVELY PARTICIPAT-ING IN ACTIVITIES OF THEIR NATIONAL ORGANIZATION.
In my years as a member of APTA/TPTA I have had many op-portunities to participate as a member and to serve in a variety of leadership roles in TPTA: Nominating Committee, Delegate at Large, Speaker of the Assembly. Each role has provided me with experiences that will equip me to serve the members of TPTA again as Delegate at Large. I believe that I can bring a voice to the Texas delegation that will help ensure that our membership is well represented at HOD and that the profession continues to “move forward” to uphold high standards of practice, to pro-tect our consumers, and provide best practice for all who seek our care. I consider it an honor to be considered for the position of Delegate at Large and I promise to fulfill to the best of my ability the responsibilities that come with this elected position. Thank you for your support.
Carolyn Utsey, PT, PhD
PRESENT EMPLOYMENT: Texas Children’s HospitalPOSITION: Physical TherapistCITY: HoustonAPTA MEMBER: 5 Years TPTA MEMBER: 5 Years
AS A RECENT GRADUATE FROM THE MEMORIAL HER-MANN SPORTS RESIDENCY PROGRAM IN HOUSTON AND UT SOUTHWESTERN IN DALLAS, I’M RELATIVELY NEW TO OUR PROFESSION.
However, I’m engaged and committed to advancing our profes-sion through leadership within our Association.
I’ve recognized over the last couple of years that the healthcare environment is continually changing. Medical professionals are being challenged to deliver healthcare services more efficiently and physical therapy is no exception. As the member’s voice of the APTA, the House of Delegates (HOD) develops and discuss-es issues that will directly impact the Association and future of the profession. Everything from discussing the role of physi-cal therapists as a healthcare entry point for health promotion,
wellness, and fitness services to the role of PTs and PTAs work-ing on a multi-disciplinary healthcare team was brought before last year’s HOD. These issues and others are vitally important to the growth of our professional association and will directly impact the way you and I practice as a PT or PTA. I want to be involved in helping shape these motions and influencing the fu-ture of our profession.
Thus far, I’ve taken an active role in serving our profession as a student and new professional. I served as the president and vice-president of the Texas Student Physical Therapy Associa-tion and now serve on the public relations committee for the APTA’s Sports Section. Additionally, I’ve spent time meeting with legislators in Austin on two occasions in support of direct access for our state and enjoy staying engaged on policy issues affecting our profession.
Last year, the HOD discussed various ways to effectively recruit, retain, and engage new professionals in the Association. Along these lines, I feel as though I bring a unique point of view to the Texas delegation on several issues not only affecting the profession as a whole, but also new professionals. I want to be a member of the team that represents Texas and works to continue moving our profession forward in new and innovative ways. To that end, I would be honored to represent you as a Delegate-at-Large for Texas.
Burke Wilson, PT, DPT, CSCS
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PRESENT EMPLOYMENT: Baptist Memorial CentersPOSITION: PRN PTCITY: San AngeloAPTA MEMBER: 43 YearsTPTA MEMBER: 10 Years
IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL LEADERS TO PROVIDE CAPABLE LEADERS WHO WILL WORK WITH MEMBERS TO ACCOM-PLISH THE OBJECTIVES THE ASSOCIATION IS A DAUNTING TASK THAT I AM WILLING TO UNDERTAKE.
As a nominating committee member, I will make every effort to explore all available avenues to seek out and encourage quali-fied individuals to take on leadership positions.
While I have only been back in Texas a little over a year, I main-tain many contacts from my previous 9 years in the state. During that time, I served as District Treasurer and Chair and Speaker of the Assembly as well as served as district liaison to several state committees allowing me to interact with members throughout the state. I look forward to renewing and expand-ing these relationships in a new capacity. I am committed to our profession and the association’s vision. My 43 years of experience as a physical therapist and mem-ber of the association have prepared me to be qualified for this position. I welcome the opportunity to serve in this role and I appreciate your support.
Susan Roehrig, PT, PhD
PRESENT EMPLOYMENT: University of Mary Hardin-BaylorPOSITION: Associate Professor/Director, Doctor of Physical Therapy ProgramCITY: China SpringAPTA MEMBER: 35 Years TPTA MEMBER: 35 Years
I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE ON THE TPTA NOMINATING COMMITTEE IF ELECTED.
I have been an active and involved member of the APTA/TPTA since joining the association as a student 35 years ago. I am as excited about our profession today as I have been at any time during my career. The opportunities afforded by our profession are many, as are the challenges we face. Committed and pas-sionate leaders are a key component of a thriving profession. As a nominating committee member, I will be committed to ac-tively seeking nominations of individuals with leadership abili-
ties and potential who are passionate about our profession. During my career, I have been a PT and PTA educator as well as a clinician in a variety of settings. Currently, I am the Director of the Physical Therapy Program at University of Mary Hardin-Bay-lor, and previously I was the Director of Rehabilitation Services at Baylor Scott & White Health - Hillcrest. After obtaining my PT degree from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, I went on to complete an MS in Biology/Physiology from Baylor University and a PhD in Physical Therapy from TWU. I became a Geriatric Clinical Specialist in 2011 after many years of clinical practice focusing on geriatric orthopedics. I have served in sev-eral capacities within the APTA, including Co-Chair for the task force that developed the CPI and member of two task forces addressing the future role and educational preparation of the PTA. I have also served as a TPTA delegate to the APTA HOD for two terms and currently hold the position of Vice-Chair of the HOT District. I donate my time as a reviewer for the TPTA Con-tinuing Competence Approval Program and volunteer in other professional capacities as well, including the ABPTS Specializa-tion Academy of Content Experts. I would appreciate your sup-port and I welcome the opportunity to serve the TPTA in this role.
Barbara Gresham, PT, PhD, GCS
PRESENT EMPLOYMENT: Cantex Continuing Care NetworkPOSITION: Regional Rehabilitation DirectorCITY: PearlandAPTA MEMBER: 12 Years TPTA MEMBER: 11 Years
HELLO FELLOW TEXAS CLINICIANS.
My name is Antonio Johnson and I am a physical therapist that has practiced in Texas since 2003. I have submitted my infor-mation to take on a Nominating Committee leadership position within our organization in order to work for you and the pa-tients we serve while continuing to move our profession for-ward toward greater autonomy.
I have been a member of APTA for 12 years and a member of TPTA for 11 years. The difference in time was due to my gradu-
ation from PT school in 2003 which was the same year I moved to Texas. What can I say, “I got here as soon as I could”. I have practiced in all settings except pediatrics during my 11 years as a clinician and I feel confident in my ability to relate to clinicians in various settings. I have also spent significant time in man-agement roles which has provided me insight from a patient advocate, clinician advocate, and reimbursement advocate per-spective. I am currently serving as the Regional Rehabilitation Director for Cantex Continuing Care Network with coverage area consisting of 15 facilities in the Houston, East Texas, and Austin markets.
The Nominating Committee leadership position will be a new endeavor for me similar to the days when we all started PT and PTA school. There are many aspects of the position that are brand new to me and it will be challenging initially. Although it will be new and challenging, I plan to take on the responsibili-ties of the position with the focus and determination that has made me the person I am today. Thank you for your time and consideration as well as what you give to our patients and fel-low clinicians every day.
Antonio Johnson, PT, DPT
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*All write-in candidates must provide a written Consent to Serve.Consent to Serve forms are available through the
TPTA office or on the TPTA website in the Members Only Section.
Instructions1) Remember, to be eligible to vote, you must be a current PT or PTA TPTA member in one of the following categories: active, graduate student, life, affiliate, or life affiliate. Stu-dent, student affiliate, and honorary members are not eli-gible to vote.
2) Remove this ballot page.
3) Mark your choices on this side. Please mark the ballot in ink.
4) Print double sided. On the back on the ballot (the side with the mailing information), write your APTA membership number in the space provided and mark the appropriate designation as PT or PTA in the space provided. You must provide this information for your ballot to be valid.
5) Fold the ballot as indicated, with the mailing information facing out. Close with tape. Do not staple.
6) Ballots must be postmarked by the U.S. Postmaster by October 3, 2014 and received at the TPTA office no later than October 8, 2014. Any ballot not meeting these dead-lines will be invalid.
7) Faxed ballots will not be accepted.
8) Remember that any write-in candidate must provide con-sent.
9) If you are unable to vote by mail or online, you are en-couraged to vote on-site at the TPTA Annual Conference in Galveston . On-site ballots may be cast on October 17, 2014
from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. CT. A voting booth will be set up at the Galveston Convention Center near registration. The polls will close promptly at 1:30 p.m. CT on October 17, 2014.
10) Online balloting is also available at www.tpta.org. On-line balloting closes at 6:00 p.m. CT on October 10, 2014. If you vote online, do not submit a mail ballot. If more than one ballot is submitted, only the first ballot will count.
Denise Gobert Lois Stickley Write-In Candidate*
Vice President (Choose 1)
Shannon Boyd Courtney Clark Isabel Contreras Salvatore Doceti Leslie Fuchs Anne-Marie Garza Peggy Gleeson Barbara Gresham Amanda King Janna McGaugh Evan Papa Rupal Patel Cory Perrin Susan Roehrig Martha Sneary Carolyn Utsey Burke Wilson
Write-In Candidate*
Delegates-at-Large (Choose 3)
TPTA BALLOT
Barbara Gresham Antonio Johnson Susan Roehrig
Write-In Candidate*
Nominating Committee (Choose 1)
E L E C T I O N S - V O T E !
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• If you are unable to vote by mail, you encouraged to vote on-site at the TPTA Annual Conference in Galveston. On-site ballots may be cast on October 17th from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. CT. A voting booth will be set up at the Galveston Convention Center near registration. The poll will close promptly at 1:30 p.m. CT on October 17th.
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APTA membership #______________ Please check PT PTA
Texas Physical Therapy Association900 Congress Avenue, Suite #410 Austin, TX 78701
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PTA-SIG Candidate StatementsP T A S I G C A N D I D A T E S T A T E M E N T S
I WOULD LIKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE THE SECRETARY TO ENHANCE MY KNOWLEDGE AND INVOLVE-MENT WITH THE PTA/SIG.
When given the chance, PTAs embrace challenges with complete dedication. As a student, I took part in many activities within our club in which my contributions allowed us to excel. Now as a new graduate, I will rise to the challenge to show my commitment to the profession and the oversight to ensure this opportunity is accepted with perseverance.
Chavalan Carpenter, PTAPTA SIG Secretary
I HAVE BEEN INTERESTED IN SERVING ON A COMMITTEE FOR SOME TIME NOW.
I am a hard worker and have strong ethical values. Being a PTA, I get a chance to help others which has been my lifelong dream. I have also served on other committees and enjoy volunteering both my time and services. If elected, I can promise to continue to work hard and be a team player.
Sherri Hendon-Shouse, PTA
I WANT TO SUPPORT THE PTA SIG AND THE TPTA BY TAKING ON RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE GOVERNANCE OF OUR PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION.
I have had experience serving in a variety of officer positions at the local district level and served on the Board at the state level. I feel these experiences will assist in my roll on the nominating committee for the PTA SIG.
Cindy Lavine, PTAPTA SIG Nominating Committee
Voting for the 2014-2015 PTA-SIG elections for secretary and nominating committee positions are now open. Electronic voting will continue until 12:00 PM on October 18, 2014. You may view the candidate information and cast your vote at www.tinyurl.com/ptasigelect or go to the PTA SIG table during the TPTA Annual Conference.
Your membership is appreciated and your vote is important! Contact the PTA-SIG Nominating Committee Chair for questions or concerns.
Nicole Volek, PTAPTA-SIG NC [email protected]
Promoted Partner Program Rolls OutTPTA is excited to announce the Promoted Partners Program to its nearly 6,000 members. These partners include products and services that have been vetted to ensure the highest quality and best service. In most cases, TPTA receives some type of compensation from these companies. This is re-ferred to as non-dues revenue. It is always the goal of the TPTA to not raise dues unless absolutely necessary. We hope that you will support these companies that support your association.
See Promoted Partners
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T E X A S A S S E M B L Y M O T I O N S
Texas Assembly Motions
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The following change will automatically be made to the TPTA Bylaws to be in compliance with APTA Bylaws.
ARTICLE IV. MEMBERSHIP Section 1. Categories and Qualifications of Members
I. Corresponding Member – Be a Physical Therapist, Retired Physical Therapist, Life Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist As-sistant, Retired Physical Therapist Assis-tant, or Life Physical Therapist Assistant or Student member of APTA and not as-signed to the Texas Chapter.
The following are the proposed Bylaws changes to be voted on at the Texas As-sembly on Friday, October 17th.
TA14.01: The Bylaws Committee moves to amend ARTICLE IX. ASSEMBLY, Section 4. Voting Power by deleting subsections D and E. It would then read as follows:
ARTICLE IX. ASSEMBLY
Section 4. Voting Power
A. Each representative shall have one vote.
B. If there are insufficient district mem-bers at large in attendance to equal the number of delegates, to which a district is entitled, the remainder of the votes will be forfeited.
C. In no instance shall a representative carry more than one vote.
D. A Physical Therapist, Retired Physical Therapist or Life Physical Therapist rep-resentative may not carry the vote of a Physical Therapist Assistant, Retired Physical Therapist Assistant or Life Physi-cal Therapist Assistant.
E. A Physical Therapist Assistant, Retired Physical Therapist Assistant or Life Physi-cal Therapist Assistant representative may carry the vote of a Physical Thera-pist, Retired Physical Therapist, or Life Physical Therapist.
SUPPORT STATEMENT: Subsection C states that a member cannot carry more than one vote which makes subsections D and E unnecessary.
TA14-02: The Bylaws Committee moves to amend ARTICLE X. BOARD OF DIRECTORS, Sec-tion 1. Composition and Voting Power by inserting “President” before President-Elect in subsection B and adding sub-section C “The President will vote in the case of a tie.” Subsections C and D would be changed to D and E respectively. It would then read as follows:
ARTICLE X. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1. Composition and Voting Power
A. The Chapter Board of Directors shall consist of the elected officers of the Chapter, the Chief Delegate, the Texas Representative to the Physical Therapist Assistant Caucus and Chairs of the Dis-tricts.
B. Each elected officer, with the excep-tion of the President, President Elect, Treasurer Elect, and Past President, shall have one vote.
C. The President will vote in the case of a tie.
C. D. Each District Chair shall have one vote. In the absence of a District Chair, the next available elected officer in de-scending order as listed in that District’s Bylaws or Rules of Order shall be the vot-ing representative for the District.
D. E. The Chief Delegate and Texas Repre-sentative to the Physical Therapist Assis-tant Caucus shall have no voting power.
SUPPORT STATEMENT: Reference to the President’s right to vote was referenced in other Association documents and needed to be clarified in the Bylaws since it is the governing document for the vot-ing power of the Board of Directors.
TA14-03: The Bylaws Committee moves to amend ARTICLE XIII. COMMITTEES, Section 2.
Terms by deleting “Each member shall be appointed for a two-year term.” And adding subsection A “The term of office for appointed chairs and mem-bers shall be three years.” and sub-section B “Appointed chairs shall be limited to two terms. Appointed com-mittee members terms are unlimited.” It would then read as follows:
ARTICLE XIII. COMMITTEES
Section 2. Terms
Each member shall be appointed for a two-year term.
A. The term of office for appointed chairs and members shall be three years.
B. Appointed chairs shall be limited to two terms. Appointed committee members terms are unlimited.
SUPPORT STATEMENT: There has been an inconsistency between the terms of Chairs and members of committees. This change will make terms consistent throughout the committee structure.
TA14-04: The Bylaws Committee moves to amend ARTICLE XIV. FINANCE, Section 3. Dues, subsection A.7 by inserting “and Corresponding Student ” after Student Physical Therapist Assistant. It would then read as follows:
Section 3. Dues
A. The dues for each membership cat-egory shall be:
7. Student Physical Therapist, and Stu-dent Physical Therapist Assistant, and Corresponding Student member: $10.
SUPPORT STATEMENT: The APTA has added the new member category of Corresponding Student Member. This would allow dues to be charged to these types of members since they will have the same benefits as regular Student members.
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BOD 07-19-14:1 The Bylaws Committee moves that the following changes to the Bylaws be ap-proved by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE IV. MEMBERSHIPI. Corresponding Member –Be a Physi-cal Therapist, Retired Physical Therapist, Life Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Retired Physical Therapist As-sistant or Life Physical Therapist Assistant member of APTA and not assigned to the Texas Chapter.Add: J. Corresponding Student Member - Be a Student Physical Therapist that is not assigned to the Texas Chapter. Reor-der ‘J. and K.’ to be ‘K. and L.’
BOD 07-19-14:2The Bylaws Committee moves that the following changes to the Bylaws be ap-proved by the Board of Directors for a vote by the membership at the 2014 Tex-as Assembly.
ARTICLE IX. ASSEMBLYSection 4. Voting Power:C. In no instance shall a representative carry more than one vote.D. A Physical Therapist, Retired Physi-cal Therapist or Life Physical Therapist representative may not carry the vote of a Physical Therapist Assistant, Retired Physical Therapist Assistant or Life Physi-cal Therapist Assistant.E. A Physical Therapist Assistant, Retired Physical Therapist Assistant or Life Physi-cal Therapist Assistant representative may carry the vote of a Physical Thera-pist, Retired Physical Therapist, or Life Physical Therapist.
Eliminate sections D. and E.
BOD 07-19-14:3 The Bylaws Committee moves that the following changes to the Bylaws be ap-proved by the Board of Directors for a vote by the membership at the 2014 Tex-as Assembly.
ARTICLE. X. BOARD OF DIRECTORSSection 1: Composition and voting power.B. Each elected officer, with the excep-tion of the President Elect, Treasurer
Motions Passed By the Board of DirectorsElect, and Past President shall have one vote.
Reword B. by adding “President,” before “President Elect, Treasure Elect...”Then, add “C. The President will vote in the case of a tie”.Then, reorder ‘C. and D’. to ‘D. and E’
BOD 07-19-14:4The Bylaws Committee moves that the following changes to the Bylaws be ap-proved by the Board of Directors for a vote by the membership at the 2014 Tex-as Assembly.
ARTICLE. XIII. COMMITTEESSection 1. Appointment
A. Committee chairs except for the Fi-nance Committee and the Nominating Committee shall be appointed by the Chapter Board of Directors.
B. Each member of the committee except for the Nominating is appointed by the Chapter Board of Directors.
C. If the Chair of any Standing Committee is vacated, the Chapter Board of Direc-tors shall appoint an eligible member to serve the unexpired term.
Section 2. Terms
Delete: “Each member shall be appoint-ed for a two-year term.”
Add: “A. The term of office for appointed chairs and members shall be three years.”Then add: “B. Appointed chairs shall be limited to two terms. Appointed commit-tee members terms are unlimited.”
BOD 07-19-14:5 The Bylaws Committee moves that the following changes to the Bylaws be ap-proved by the Board of Directors for a vote by the membership at the 2014 Tex-as Assembly.
ARTICLE XIV. FINANCE
Section 3: DuesA. The dues for each membership cat-egory shall be:
7. Student Physical Therapist and Student Physical Therapist Assistant member: $10.
Add “and Corresponding Student mem-ber” to 7. to read:
7. Student Physical Therapist member, Student Physical Therapist Assistant member, and Corresponding Student member: $10.
BOD 07-19-14:6 The Payment Policy Committee Moves that the BOD accept the resignation of Mary Daulong as the Payment Policy Committee Chair, effective October 17, 2014.
BOD 07-19-14:7That the BOD appoint Nancy Lewis as the Payment Policy Committee Chair, effec-tive October 18, 2014, for a three-year term.
BOD 07-19-14:9The Bylaws Committee moves that Chad Jackson be appointed as member of the Bylaws Committee.
BOD 07-19-14:10The Practice Committee moves that the following members:
David MalgraveManual DomenechVivian DunlopMelissa SkillernMary Nations
Be removed from the Practice Commit-tee (PC) effective today (7/19/14)
And confirm the following members on Practice Committee for the following years:
Jon Anderson (2014-2016)Anna de Joya (2013-2015) (TWLDP)Kirsten Harper (2012-2014)Brett Tice (2013-2015)Jackie Underwood (2013-2015) (TWLDP)Harry Koster (2013-2015)
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to 12:00 noon. District meeting begins 12:15 p.m., lunch served by South Texas College PTA Club.
• Ethics course, Red Lobster with a Side of Ethics: November 12, 2014, in Lar-edo.
• Henry Bebon, PTA, re-elected as dis-trict treasurer. On-line election contin-ues for the Chair-Elect position. Please consider running; contact Jan Spigner, Coastal Bend District Chair, [email protected], if interested.
For more information on CE courses con-tact:
Christina Cayce at [email protected] or Dee Ellis at [email protected];
Or go to http://www.tpta.org/events/event_list.asp?DGPCrSrt=&DGPCrPg=1 , TPTA Calendar Events to register.
CAPITAL AREA DISTRICT:The Capital Area district has a number of events coming up in September. The next meeting is scheduled for Septem-ber 22 with social from 5:30 - 6:00 and business from 6:00 - 6:15. We will have elections for CAD delegate and this will be followed by an ethics course from 6:15 - 8:15. The course is entitled “Foun-dation For Decision Making: Influence Of Values” and will be presented by Jana Israel, PT, M.Ed. The final meeting of the year will be in November.
CCU programs have been announced for September 13. These will be hosted by the University of St. Augustine and will run from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. We will have two offerings. Suzanne Trotter, PT, MSPT, FAAOMPT will be presenting a course entitled “Innovative Strategies for Preserving Bone Health: Osteopo-rosis Across The Lifespan”, and Bridgett Wallace, PT, DPT will be presenting a course entitled “Best Practices In Con-cussion Management”. Register online!We now have 5 sites involved in our
multi-site meeting format: University of St. Augustine, ACC Eastview, Texas State University, Texas Physical Therapy Specialists (Balcones Woods), and Scott And White Round Rock. Each location has a social followed by a broadcast of district news and “special topic” discus-sion from the primary location to satel-lite locations.
COASTAL BEND DISTRICTCoastal Bend District 2014 schedule is as follows:
• Continuing education course, Closed Pulse Irrigation – CPI Wound Therapy, September 26, 2014, at Del Mar College PTA Program facility in Corpus Christi. Registration begins at 2:30 p.m., course 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
• District meeting and continuing edu-cation course, Closed Pulse Irrigation –CPI Wound Therapy, September 27, 2014, at South Texas College PTA Pro-gram facility in McAllen. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., course 9:00 a.m.
Today, Dr. Ann Medley, PT, PhD, CEEAA begins her 25th year at TWU as the new Director of the School of Physical Therapy. Dr. Medley holds a BA in Biology from the University of Texas, BS in PT from UTHSC-Dallas, MS in PT from TWU, and PhD in cogni-tion and neuroscience from UTD. She is also a Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults (CEEAA). Her previous roles at TWU include SLL instructor, Assistant ACCE (now known as DCE), Dallas Professional Program Coordinator, and Associate Director of the Dallas campus. Dr. Medley’s clinical and research interests are in geriatric and neurologic physical therapy. Professionally, she serves as the secretary for the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy of the APTA and as a member of the finance committee of the Neurology Section of the APTA. Dr. Medley’s hobbies include leading Zumba classes, scrapbooking, watching professional football and basketball, and reading.
Here’s what Dr. Medley had to say about becoming the Director of the School of Physical Therapy:
“I am honored to lead this exceptional group of individuals whose dedication and servant leadership amaze me every day. It is through their efforts that TWU’s School of PT continues to be a highly ranked school for preparing individuals to enter the PT profession. Not only is our program known for its exceptional graduates from the DPT program but we also prepare top notch educators and researchers who contribute to the profession. The mission of the School is to advance the practice and science of physical therapy through education, research, and service. We do this by helping students in both programs to become life-long learners who engage in evidence based practice and who also promote health among themselves and their patients. Who wouldn’t want to be associated with this group?”
Announcing New TWU Director - Ann Medley
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July 28, 2014
Paul Hardin, CAE900 Congress Avenue Suite 410Austin, TX 78701-3286
Dear Mr. Hardin:
On behalf of the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education, I am pleased to inform you that Memorial Hermann Orthopedic Residencyprogram in Houston, TX has successfully achieved accreditation as an orthopaedic residency program. This program’s initial accreditation is effective as of July 31, 2014.Their ongoing accreditation is effective through July 31, 2019.
An accredited residency or fellowship program promotes standards of quality and consistency in the teaching and practice of physical therapy. Through their voluntarily participation and adherence to the requirements of the accreditation process, these programs confirm to potential residents or fellows their commitment to providing quality learning experiences by meeting established criteria. Additionally, completion of the accreditation process is an affirmation to the public at large of the program’s commitmentto the protection of the consumer of physical therapy.
Please join us in congratulating this program for their achievement of excellence in physical therapy education!
Sincerely,
Tara Ridge Hankin, PT, MS, SCSChair, American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education
cc: Brian Duncan, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPTCynthia Fitzgerald Fisher, PT, DPT, MS, PCS
