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1 Michigan Physical Therapy A Publication of the Michigan Physical Therapy Association Volume 42, No. 3 Fall 2015 Keweenaw PRESIDENT S MESSAGE Sue Talley, PT, DPT, C/NDT, PhD(c), MPTA President Sue Talley PT, DPT, C/NDT Goals and Outcomes Just like planning for our patients, we need to plan for our profession in the context of the ever-changing and everchallenging health care environment to move forward toward our vision: Transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience. The guiding principles to help us achieve this vision include identity, quality, collaboration, value, innovation, consumercentricity, access/equity, and advocacy. These guidelines are important for our individual physical therapy practices and they guide the work of our professional association. When I became MPTA president, I had specific goals in mind consistent with our vision. Here are examples of goals and outcomes that the MPTA has accomplished thus far and continues to work on: 1. Improve access to physical therapy in Michigan: Last year, SB 690 was signed into law, providing direct access to physical therapy beginning January 1, In addition, Priority Health decided that physical therapy without a prescription is a covered benefit (also effective January 1, 2015). 1. Improve the operations of the MPTA: On January 1, 2015 the MPTA began the transfer of association management services (AMS) from AMR in Ann Arbor to APTA AMS. The website has been completely redesigned. The depth, breadth, timeliness, and accuracy of content has been greatly improved. Our MPTA Executive Director, Julia Rice, is able to respond to member questions and requests effectively and efficiently. Ontonagon 2. Improve the value of MPTA membership: Like many professional associations, our membership is not what it could be. Various segments of the physical therapy community have both common and varying expectations from their professional association. MPTA has a passionate Membership Committee working to identify how we can improve value based on input from members and nonmembers. Gogebic Houghton Iron Baraga continued on page 5 Marquette Luce Alger Chippewa Don t Schoolcraft Forget Mackinac Dickinson Delta Menominee Emmet Cheboygan Presque Isle Charlevoix MPTA District Antrim Otsego Montmorency Alpena Leelanau Boundaries Benzie Grand Traverse Kalkaska Crawford Oscoda Alcona Manistee Wexford Missaukee Roscommon Ogemaw Iosco for Arenac Mason Lake Osceola Clare Gladwin Huron Bay Be sure Oceana Mecosta Isabella Midland Newaygoto visit Tuscola Montcalm Gratiot Saginaw Sanilac Muskegon Lapeer Genesee St. Clair Shiawassee Oakland Ottawa Kent Ionia Clinton Macomb Allegan Barry Eaton Ingham Livingston District Map. Van Kalamazoo Calhoun Jackson Washtenaw Wayne Buren Berrien NEW to view the new Cass St. Joseph Branch Hillsdale Lenawee INSIDE THIS ISSUE Membership News 3 Legislative News 4 House of Delegates and PT Day 6 Director News 7 PAC News 7 MPTA Fall Conference 8 District News 10 School News 15 Monroe Fall 2015 n 1

2 WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS Let s all extend a big welcome to the newest members of the MPTA family! By joining the MPTA, you have all taken a huge step in growing as a professional and investing in the future of your profession. We thank you! Aaron Milo Hahn, SPT Alex Pieters, SPT Alexander Michael Macken, SPT Alexandra Timm, SPT Alicia Ann Gillman, SPT Allison Nosotti, SPT Amanda E. Gutowski, SPT Amanda Marleen Pfost, SPT Amy Lang, PTA Amy Williams, PTA Andrew Giannetti, SPT Ann Leolani DeHaven, SPTA Anne Buffett, PT, DPT Benjamin Philip Dwyer, SPTA Benjamin Vaughn, DPT Beth Ketchmark, PT, DPT Betsey Maureen Stec, SPT Cailee Gallagher, SPT Cameron Faller, SPT Cara Lindamood, PT, DPT Caralyn Jeanette Debash, SPT Casey L. Bernaiche, SPTA Cassandra Marie Newington, SPTA Catherine Ann Veeser, PT Chase Hansen, PT, DPT Christin Curtis, LAT, ATC, SPT Christopher R. Eggleston, SPT Clayton Burke Tomczyk, SPT Colette Jean Schonfeld, PTA Colleen Marie Burkhart, SPTA Courtney Jo Garlanger, SPT Dane Staples, SPT Daniel Geer, PT Daryl Moore, SPT Debra Lee Budzeak, PTA Derek Douglas Gokee, PT Dionne Navoy, PTA Douglas Alan Eck, SPT Elizabeth A. Skivers, SPTA Emily Catherine Brooks, SPTA Emily E. Elandt, PT, DPT Emily Morse, SPTA Emily Sue Monahan, SPT Grace Anne Putintsev, SPTA Heather Michelle Sobasky, SPTA Holly Nicole Tipp, SPT Hussain Riad Alqattan, PT, DPT Jacob A. Brokenshaw, SPT Jana Marie Blodgett, SPTA Jesse Y. Kim, SPT Jessica Ann Stoll, SPT Jodi Wiersma, PTA John Paul A. Padura, PT Jonathan David Peitz, PTA Joshua Allen Lamparski, SPTA Justin Mongrain, SPT Kacey Ann Morey, SPTA Karen Metcalf, SPTA Katherine Partyka, SPT Katilyn Marie Moorehead, SPTA Katrina Kerszykowski, PTA Kelsey Hecht, SPTA Kelsie Marie Kaiser, SPT Kendra Rose Riker, SPTA Khristine Marie Kirkbride, SPT Kristal Leigh Popplewell, SPTA Kristi Peroceschi, SPT Laura Nelson, SPTA Lauren Hamann, SPT Lisa Marie Mays, SPTA Loai A. Namoo, PTA Lois Kay Van Tuinen, SPTA Luke Creager, SPT Maggie Marie Stein, SPT Manpreet Singh Sandhu, SPTA Matthew Kent Boyd, SPTA Megan Elise Sievers, SPT Melanie D. Koops, SPT Melissa Marie Bemis, SPT Michael Breidinger, PTA Michael Hendin, SPTA Michelle Bendewald, SPT Michelle Couturier, SPT Michelle M. Davenport, SPTA Mickey Sanders, SPT Nancy Gardiner, PTA Nandhi S. Moorthy, PT, DPT Natalie Marie Rojas, SPTA Nathan August Geiersbach, SPTA Nicholas Schroeder, SPT Nicole Parmann, SPT Nicole Renee Boufford, PTA Patrick Charles Curran, SPT Peggy Lin, PT Rhane Martin, SPT Riley Groenewoud, SPT Rocio Palacios, SPTA Rose Ursula Crampton, PT, DPT Samuel Young, SPT Sarah Jayne Sheehan, SPT Sarah Jean Clark, PTA Sarah Machalak, SPTA Shelley Bleicher, SPTA Sherlynda Bigayan Calvan, PT Spencer C. Farrar, SPT Stuart Martin Gagie, SPT Susan Katz, SPT tahsinur Rashid Choudhury, PT Tamika LaNee Hawkins, SPT Taylor Gorski, PTA Taylor Kaitlin Marie Palmer, SPTA Tenley Marion Roe, SPT Terri A. Rusz, PTA Thomas John LaClair, SPT Tia M. Brown, PTA Trevor Myers, PTA Trisha Misiewicz, PT, DPT Vinit Gupta, PT Vishal N. Bhavnagari, PT, MPT Wendy Lynn Weckstein, PT This list was pulled from March 2015 to July 2015, and may not include all new members from July. We apologize if you are a new member and your name is not included. Please know how much we value you! 2 n Fall

3 MEMBERSHIP NEWS Michelle R. Morron, PT, DPT, Membership Chair MPTA will be continuing the Career Starter Dues program. All students who are about to graduate and early professionals should take note! What does this mean? It means cheaper and more affordable membership dues for you! All that you need to do is be an APTA and MPTA member when you graduate and maintain that membership without letting it lapse. Career Starter Dues saves you 50% (up to $270) off your national and chapter dues in your first year postgraduation. You also receive a free registration to APTA s NEXT Conference and Exposition. Additionally, MPTA and APTA currently are offering a limited-time pilot opportunity for eligible members, 2 4 years postgraduation, to save on membership renewal. (The pilot has been approved through 2018 and is subject to change by the APTA Board of Directors.) The discounts for the pilot are as follows: 40% off national and participating chapter dues, second-year postgraduation 30% off national and participating chapter dues, third-year postgraduation 20% off national and participating chapter dues, fourth-year postgraduation In other news, MPTA membership is trending upward! That s right, for the past several months, MPTA membership numbers per month are higher than this time in 2014! Congratulations to our organizational leaders for a job well done, and of course, a huge thank you to our members. We can t tell you enough how important your membership is and how exciting it is to be part of a growing organization. Let s continue to spread the word on how great MPTA is so we can continue this positive trend and have a bigger voice as a profession. More and more professionals are joining, so get on board before you miss out on something special! Congratulations to Shannon Kleinert for being recognized by APTA as an emerging leader. Look for more information in the October issue of PT in Motion. Fall 2015 n 3

4 LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR S REPORT Craig Miller, PT, Legistlative Director The Michigan Physical Therapy Association (MPTA) and the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) have not experienced any deceleration of legislative activity in Craig Miller, PT recent months. MPTA has a critical issue, House Bill 4712 (HB4712), in front of state legislators right now. MPTA leadership has sent communications to inform the membership of this legislation, which would add chiropractors to the list of individuals who can prescribe physical therapy. MPTA is opposed to HB4712 and appreciates the grass roots efforts that numerous members have taken to prevent this legislation from moving forward. Currently, HB4712 is in the House Health Policy Committee (HPC) and, much like we dealt with during our Direct Consumer Access efforts, the bill would have to be voted out of committee to go to the full House for a vote. MPTA has provided testimony to the HPC and reached out, to no avail, to the Michigan Association of Chiropractors in crafting legislation that would be appropriate and meaningful for the people of Michigan. The current model of a collaborative health care system where health professionals can freely refer patients to one another to address the needs of health care consumers would take a step backwards if it were to continue to utilize an outdated prescriptive delivery model. MPTA has a wide range of reasons why legislators should vote no on HB4712, and I encourage all members to keep updated by visiting the MPTA Legislative page ( MPTA is also continuing to work on other legislative priorities to develop a working relationship with legislators and regulatory officials, as well as to continue to investigate the feasibility of fair copays for consumers of physical therapy services. APTA has finalized the legislative priorities for the 114th Congress, and I encourage you to visit the advocacy section on APTA s website to view the updated information. Also, keep an eye out for the MPTA fall report later in this issue. APTA has acknowledged the passage of SGR reform, which included an extension of the therapy cap exceptions process through December 31, The grass roots efforts of APTA members should be acknowledged, as it is only with these efforts that success can be achieved! APTA continues to provide its membership with the ability to take action and keep legislators informed of important issues. MPTA will continue to provide updated information on the legislative issues that impact the physical therapy profession. Thank you for the work you do, and remember, say no to HB4712! FEDERAL AFFAIRS LIAISON REPORT Matt Likins, PT, MPT, OCS, Federal Affairs Liaison In case anyone ever wonders if they get their money s worth from their APTA membership, imagine 1,100 physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) from all 50 states meeting with congressman and/or key staffers of 340 representatives and all 100 senators in 1 jam packed morning to advocate for our patients and our profession. We had over 20 representatives from Michigan alone! It was a wonderful day to see the enthusiasm of our PTs, PTAs, and students. The Michigan contingent was able to meet with a key staffer of Senator Stabenow and with Senator Peters himself. (I even sat across the aisle from him on the flight home and got to talk a little more therapy.) We also met with representatives and staff from all of the Michigan districts. This advocacy is one of the big perks of supporting APTA (and the PAC). Surveys have shown that visits by real constituents are one of the biggest factors affecting decisions made by legislators. In fact, since the APTA Federal Advocacy Forum, both Senators Stabenow and Peters have signed on as cosponsors of the Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act (S. 313) of 2015! APTA did a wonderful job coordinating all these visits and providing wonderful training for the members before the Hill visits. A big thank you to all that participated! Please assist their efforts by reaching out to your legislators using the APTA Action App (free on Android/iPhone) and/or by visiting the APTA Advocacy page. 4 n Fall

5 CHIEF DELEGATE REPORT Cam Williams, PT, DPT, MS, Chief Delegate The 2015 House of Delegates meeting in National Harbor, Maryland, was extremely productive. Several substantive motions were passed and we elected a new president of APTA, Sharon Dunn. The following are some motion highlights: RC 3-15 amended the APTA bylaws to grant components the option of amending their bylaws to provide a full vote for PTA members. As for motions proposed by Michigan, Michigan batted 1,000: The Michigan motion RC 12-15, the role of the physical therapist in diet and nutrition, was passed. The language developed for the Michigan motion RC 9-15, medically necessary physical therapist services, was incorporated in the Board of Directors motion RC 8-15, Delivery of Value-Based Physical Therapist Services. These motions were developed by Chris Wilson and were well received by the house. Well done Chris and the Michigan delegation for their substantive accomplishments. To see the entire summary of the 2015 House of Delegates motions, find the Post House Packet 2015 on the House of Delegates community page ( co/ly/gid=16) under House Resources. The chief delegate thanks the MPTA president, delegates, and PTA caucus representative for their dedicated service and time away from their family and work. David Perry gets a special thumbs up for his service over so many years. Thank you, Dave! The 2016 House of Delegates is scheduled for Nashville, Tennessee. If you have any other questions or comments about the House of Delegates, you can me at cam.williams.cw@gmail.com. PRESIDENT S MESSAGE continued from page 1 An equally passionate Conference Committee is working on continuing to provide high quality professional development, dissemination of research results, and opportunities to network with our colleagues. The MPTA membership voted for new district boundaries last year and we have a cadre of new and seasoned district leaders working to bring value on a local level. The Legislative and Reimbursement Committees are tirelessly advocating for our patients/clients in Lansing, in DC, and with various payers. 3. Communicate the value of MPTA membership: The MPTA membership passed the strategic plan last spring and has become the foundation as we serve our members and bring in PTs/PTAs who have drifted away from membership. It costs $295 per year for a PT to belong to APTA ($190 for PTAs) and $125 per year to belong to the MPTA ($65 for PTAs). So, $420 ($255 for PTAs) per year total! That s just 0.5% of the median PT salary in Michigan and 0.46% of the mean PTA salary. Yes, the decimal is in the right place. MPTA participates in the Early Career Starter Dues pilot program to help our new graduates afford their membership. The good news is that the membership numbers in Michigan are beginning to increase. 4. Facilitate succession planning for MPTA leadership: The accomplishments of MPTA do not occur without leaders. MPTA has been actively recruiting and developing our volunteer leaders. We have a number of early career (1 5 years out of school) practitioners who have become voluntary leaders of the MPTA. MPTA has 2 PTAs in volunteer leadership roles and we have several students in volunteer leadership roles as committee and task force members. We are only as strong as our members and our voluntary leaders. Thank you! There are many forces that impact our profession (legislative, reimbursement, professional development, communicating best practices, etc) that we cannot shape as individuals acting alone. We all share in the responsibility of communicating why belonging to APTA/MPTA is critical. Fall 2015 n 5

6 2015 HOUSE OF DELEGATES AND PT DAY ON CAPITOL HILL FROM A STUDENT S PERSPECTIVE Anna Stickler, SPT The 2015 House of Delegates and PT Day on Capitol Hill in National Harbor, Maryland, was a fully packed educational experience. The events provided amazing experiences, and as a student, I am excited to share what I brought home! For the 2015 House of Delegates gathering, I was 1 of the 17 student ushers randomly selected to assist over the course of the 3-day event, and I had no idea it would be a life-changing trip. I was able to listen in on discussions regarding the 23 motions presented and was able to gain insight into the issues that are important to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). I also became acquainted with the Michigan delegates and their various roles. As a student, I tend to think we are learning cutting edge research while looking towards the path on which physical therapy is heading, but I forget about listening to the expertise of physical therapists (PTs) who have invested years in this career and the value of understanding their viewpoints. I originally wanted to go to House of Delegates to familiarize myself with current events in APTA, to see where the profession is heading, and to bring that back to the classroom. In addition, this gathering brought to my attention how many issues and ideas APTA is discussing on a daily basis. I have realized that by becoming an active member of the MPTA, I can be a part of these discussions and can make a difference. I never thought the event would create in me a deep desire to become active in the MPTA and I certainly did not think one of my dreams would include becoming elected as a Michigan delegate someday, but this is exactly what happened. I am excited to explore the different options that are available to students to become active in the MPTA. Anna Strickler and Crystal Lamb at PT Day on Capitol Hill. The House of Delegates was an incredible experience, emphasizing how important it is to become involved in your profession on a state and national level, as well as how easy it is to get involved. I was able to share this experience at National Harbor with another Michigan physical therapy student, Crystal Lamb. She is currently active within the MPTA as the core ambassador for the Student Relations Committee (SRC) and has the following quote to bring back from her experience on Capitol Hill: It was completely invigorating to be surrounded by those who shared my passion and were invested in advancing the physical therapy profession! To all students, I urge you to attend this event next year. It is an amazing professional learning experience filled with many networking opportunities. The visits with my legislators on Capitol Hill gave me confidence and assurance that although I am only 1 person, I am needed, and I can make a difference! EDITOR S COMMENTS Karen E. H. Grossnickle, PT, MS As many of you may have read in the previous issue of Shorelines, the process of producing the newsletter is undergoing some modifications and changes. These changes are intended to improve not only the delivery of information, but also to share more about what activities members are engaged in. To that end, we are requesting that members consider photographing activities and submitting them with descriptions, especially those that market or advocate the profession in any of the roles physical therapists play. Photos and brief descriptions can be submitted in electronic format directly to the MPTA office. It would be great to share information about meetings, student and educational service activities, and social events sponsored by the districts, for example. Members are interested in what is going on around the state and pictures can tell the story in a snapshot. We look forward to including more photos in upcoming issues. 6 n Fall

7 PAC SHORELINES NEWS Edward Mathis, PT, DPT, MPT-PAC Chair The MPT-PAC will be hosting a 9-hole scramble/fundraiser prior to the MPTA Fall Conference at Crystal Mountain. The event will be held on Friday, October 16, with first tee-off at 9:30 am. Cost to golf is $25 and registration is open at Spouses are welcome to attend, as are golfers of all abilities. Form your own foursome or sign up as a single and we will pair you up. Please sign up early so that we can get a head count submitted. There will be fabulous prizes for various contests. Sign up today and support MPT-PAC! Support PT-PAC s $20 campaign. Your profession and patients are worth it. Be a player, not a spectator, in physical therapy! Based on a recent survey of APTA members, more than 77% of your colleagues said they would contribute $20 to PT-PAC (Political Action Committee) on a yearly basis to help pass our legislative priorities in Congress. Legislative issues are always active at both the federal and state level. Please donate a minimum of $20 each to: PT-PAC: Our federal PAC engages on issues at the Congressional level. MPT-PAC: Our state PAC engages on issues at the state level. DIRECTOR NEWS Chris Wilson, PT, DPT, DScPT, GCS, Director for Conferences Join us for a weekend of family fun in Crystal Mountain this October for the MPTA Fall Conference. There will be many events this weekend in Crystal Mountain, including the Peak2Peak Mountain Bike Classic, fall color tours, and harvest day fun. The Conference Committee has done a great job of planning the Fall Conference and has an excellent and diverse set of educational sessions and events lined up! We have several special guests, including the APTA Secretary, Laurie Hack, from Temple University in Pennsylvania coming to give attendees an update on the latest information on what is occurring nationally with the profession and to provide an educational session on evidence-based practice. We are also featuring a preconference seminar on Health Behavior Coaching Skills for Physical Therapists, which is valued at over $200, but is being offered at no cost to PTs in Michigan. (Breakfast, lunch, and course materials are offered at a nominal cost.) When this free educational session was offered in Minnesota, slots filled up quickly, so register early to reserve your spot! The MPT-PAC is offering a special golf outing at one of the world-class Crystal Mountain golf courses on Friday morning. Bring your clubs and register for this event early! The MPTA is also organizing a fall colors walking tour and a PT Pub Night on Friday night to give you a chance to catch up with old friends and make some new ones in a relaxed social setting. (Don t forget your walking shoes!) Visit for registration information. Save the date for the 2016 MPTA Spring Conference and Student Conclave, held April 1 2 at the Comfort Inn and Convention Center in Mount Pleasant. Educational programming is being finalized and an agenda will be available shortly after the MPTA Fall Conference has concluded. We are currently accepting proposals for the 2016 Spring Conference. If you or anyone you know is interested in speaking, check out the call for proposals page in this issue of Shorelines. The 2016 Fall Conference will be held in Holland on October 14 and 15. Sincere thanks to our speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, volunteers, MPTA leaders, and especially to each and every one of our conference committee volunteers for their countless hours and dedication to moving our profession forward and making MPTA s conferences some of the best in the nation! See you in Crystal Mountain! Fall 2015 n 7

8 2015 FALL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM Innovate and Collaborate October 16-17, 2015 * Crystal Mountain Resort Early Bird Registration Deadline: September 23 APTA/MPTA Membership Number: Name/Credentials: Nickname for Badge Address: Daytime Phone: E- mail: Employer s Name (if applicable): Member Type Full Conference* Early Bird Full Conference* (after 9/23) Fri 10/16 PM only Early Bird Fri 10/16 PM Only (after 9/23) Sat 10/17 Early Bird Sat 10/17 (after 9/23) Fee selected PT Members $150 $225 $25 $35 $125 $190 PTA Members $100 $150 $25 $35 $75 $110 Student Members $65 $100 $15 $25 $50 $75 Non- Members $230 $340 $40 $60 $190 $280 Extra Items from below *Full Conference Registration includes the Awards Dinner Final Total: Additional Registration Options: Attend the Health Behavior Coaching Skills for Physical Therapist Course Friday, October 16, 9am 12:30pm This course is open to PT members at no cost Limited capacity Purchase a box lunch for Friday 10/16 Cost: $20 Attend Awards Dinner (Friday 10/16 4:30 6:30 pm) - $35 MPT- PAC Golf Outing (Friday 10/16 9:30am 12:00pm) - $25 Yes, I give permission to use any photos taken at the conference Payment: You can register by calling , or you can mail this registration form with your check to: MPTA 1055 North Fairfax St, Suite 205 Alexandria, VA Online Registration will be available soon. Credit Card information cannot be accepted via . Checks should be made payable to: MPTA. This registration form must be received with payment in full and must be postmarked by September 23, Cancellation policy: Full refunds will be allowed until 10/5/2015. Cancellation after that date will be non-refundable. Name substitutions will be allowed. Please complete this form completely and mail to MPTA, 1055 N. Fairfax St. Ste. 205, Alexandria, VA or register on-line at *All confirmations will be sent via unless otherwise requested. PHOTO DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that this registration form also serves as an agreement to appear in photographs taken at the 2015 MPTA Fall Conference. And that these photos may be used for publicity or general information purposes and may be seen by the general public. Questions? the MPTA office at mpta@mpta.com or call Conference handouts will be available online before the conference. No handouts will be available at the conference. 8 n Fall

9 Thu Oct 15 6:00 9:00 MPTA Board of Directors Meeting Members welcome Fri Oct 16 Research Day Agenda 8:15 9:00 Registration Open for Health Behavior Coaching Skills Preconference MPT- PAC 9- Hole Scramble 9:00 12:30 Health Behavior Coaching Skills for Physical Therapists (Sponsored preconference FREE $200 value!) Beth Black, PT, DSc; MarySue Ingman, PT, DSc Box lunch $ CEUs toward relicensure 11:30 12:30 Registration/Exhibit Hall Open Poster set- up for poster presenters Golf Outing 9:30 12:00 pm Crystal Mountain Golf Course $25 golf fees/pac contributions welcome 12:30 1:30 Platform Presentation (4) Neuro Platform Presentation (4) Ortho Platform Presentation (4) General Practice Exhibit Hall Open 1:30 3:30 Poster Judging/Viewing/Exhibit Hall Open Posters to remain up until Saturday at 2:00 pm 40+ evidence- based posters! Exhibit Hall Open 3:00 4:30 Effective Pain Education in Physical Therapy Practice Leonard Van Gelder, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS Assistive Devices for Pediatric Clients: What the Evidence Tells Us Jennifer Sansom, PT, MPT, PhD, MS Rehabilitation Technologies and Their Impact on PT Practice Sujay Galen, PT, PhD Exhibit Hall Open 4:30 6:30 Award Dinner Banquet 6:30 7:00 Break 7:00 10:00 PT Pub Night 2- mile fall color tour sunset walk and PT Pub night afterward Sat Oct 17 MPTA Fall Conference 7:00 9:00 Registration/Exhibit Hall 8:00 9:15 Membership Meeting Registration/Exhibit Hall 9:15 10:00 Inez Peacock Keynote Speech Janet Downey: Physical Therapy, How Far We ve Come! What s NEXT?! 10:00 10:15 Non Contested Exhibit Hall Weaving the Literature Into Your Practice: Evidence- Based Clinical Practice Laurita Hack PT, DPT, PhD, MBA, FAPTA Integrated Approach to Balance Training and Falls Prevention, Part 1 Osa Jackson Schulte, PT, PhD, GCFP/AT; Linda Holmes, PT, MS, Success Stories for Implementing Direct Access in Michigan: A How- to Manual Jake Jakubiak Kovacek, PT, and panel discussion 10:15 11:45 (Invited national speaker!) Integrated Manual Therapy, GCFP 11:45 12:15 Non- Contested Exhibit Hall with Boxed Lunch Served in Exhibit Hall Attend a Roundtable Meeting Bring your lunch! Public Exhibit Hall Open 12:15 1:00 Reimbursemen t Roundtable Membership Roundtable Relations Roundtable Legislative Roundtable House of Delegates 1:00 2:30 Emergency Department PT Fundamentals: Continuum of Care from Acute Care to Outpatient Care Jerson Jimenez, PT Integrated Approach to Balance Training and Falls Prevention, Part 2 Osa Jackson Schulte PT, PhD, GCFP/AT; Linda Holmes, PT, MS, Integrated Manual Therapy, GCFP Oncology Rehab Best Practices: A Panel Summit of Clinical Best Practices From Institutions Throughout Michigan Hosted by Cindy Pfalzer, PT, PhD 2:30 2:45 Meet with MPTA Leadership and Open Forum in Exhibit Hall Skin in the Game: A Review Functional Exercise and of Wound Care Issues in Health Care Reform: Are You Program Design for Physical Outpatient Care Meri Positioned to Succeed? Therapy Bob Budai, PT, Goehring, PT, PhD, GCS, Craig Miller, PT; Cathleen MPT, OCS; Tracy Urbain PT, CWS; Laura Kordick, PT, Johnson, OTR/L DPT 2:45 4:45 DPT Tools You Can Use: Enhancing Evidence- Based Practice in Cerebral Palsy, Part 1 Lisa Kenyon, PT, DPT, PhD, PCS Tools You Can Use: Enhancing Evidence- Based Practice in Cerebral Palsy, Part 2 Lisa Kenyon, PT, DPT, PhD, PCS Fall 2015 n 9

10 Baraga Iron Marquette DISTRICT NEWS Alger Dickinson Delta WESTERN DISTRICT Kaelee Brockaway, PT, Western District Chair Menominee Schoolcraft Leelanau Benzie Manistee Luce Mackinac Emmet Chippewa To get the latest in District News see the MPTA website at Come one, come all to the 4th Annual MPT-PAC Fundraiser! When: Saturday September 12, 2015 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Where: The beautiful home of Western District Vice-Chair Meri Goehring: 2100 Omena St SE, Grand Rapids, MI What: All food and drink will be donated by our hosts and a wonderful barbeque will be served. Suggested donation is $30 per member, which includes a spouse. Children are also welcome if supervised by a parent. Suggested student donation is $5. All donations over $100 will receive special recognition on our Facebook page and in Shorelines. RSVP: Next Western District Meeting: November 5, 2015, 6:30 pm 8:00 pm at Andrews University in Berrien Springs. Speaker TBA. The Western District needs your help! We are looking for meeting sponsors to provide food and beverages at our District meetings! Any vendor, school, company, clinic, etc, is welcome to sponsor. If you would Oceana like to sponsor or know of someone who would, please the Western District Chair Kaelee Brockway at roberkae@live.com. Mason Lake Osceola Clare Gladwin Muskegon The Western District will be holding elections for the open seats of vice-chair and secretary in the upcoming elections. Are you interested in becoming more involved in your professional society? Please watch your s for a call for nominations! EASTERN DISTRICT Jennifer Blackwood, PT, PhD, GCS, Eastern District Chair, and Mike Kinyon, Director The MPTA Eastern District leadership team has been busy with monthly meetings to plan events/activities for the rest of 2015 and into 2016, which we believe will meet the needs of our members. Ottawa Allegan Van Buren Newaygo Cass We would like to thank everyone that responded Berrien to our online survey from the first quarter of this year. Seventyone percent (n = 103) of the respondents were current members. Results will guide decision-making to best serve our membership. The following are highlights from the survey: Most prefer communication via and/or Facebook. Grand Traverse Wexford Kent Bay Alpena Kalamazoo in the Detroit Calhoun area Jackson Washtenaw St. Joseph Kalkaska Crawford Oscoda Alcona Missaukee Barry Eaton Ingham Livingston Branch Cheboygan Over half preferred: full or half-day meetings on Saturdays (25% meeting and 75% professional Presque Isle development) during the fall, winter, and spring seasons. Charlevoix (Very few wanted summer courses.) Overwhelmingly, respondents preferred local speakers, Antrim with course Otsego fees of $200 or less. Course topics by greatest preference (in order): Ortho/manual therapy, evidence-based practice, neuro, geriatrics, professional issues, documentation, and reimbursement. Members want an online learning option and ed articles as modes of learning. Shiawassee Roscommon Hillsdale Ogemaw Iosco There were numerous individual suggestions for improving communication and conveying information to members as well as how Arenac we can facilitate and improve the benefit of membership. We have analyzed the suggestions and are working diligently to integrate. The first webinar of the District was held in mid- Mecosta Isabella Midland June with 78 participants! Proposed Professional Development Requirements was covered by MPTA President Sue Talley. A link to this webinar can be found Montcalm the Eastern District s Gratiot Saginaw webpage ( During the webinar, we shared the following planned education events and meetings for the District for the end of 2015 and Ionia beginning Clinton of 2016: Montmorency Lenawee Genesee Concussion Management course: September 19, 2015, at the University of Michigan-Flint Oncology Rehab course: November 14, 2015, at Macomb Community College Neuro Rehab course: End of January 2016, Cardiovascular Assessment course: May 14, 2016, at Oakland University Information regarding registration and any costs for attending is forthcoming and will be found either on Tuscola Oakland Wayne Monroe Lapeer Huron Sa S Macom 10 n Fall

11 Houghton Iron Baraga our Facebook page (MPTA Eastern District), the MPTA website, through blasts, or Shorelines. Join us for these educational events! Marquette Lastly, as we continue to plan events for our District, if you would like to host a meeting or serve as an educational speaker for a meeting, please contact a District leader. We Dickinson welcome all to future meetings Delta and look forward to seeing you at the MPTA Fall Conference or at an Eastern District event. NORTHERN Menominee DISTRICT Tim Zipple, PT, DscPT, FAAOMPT, Northern District Chair Alger Greetings, Northern District members. We hope that everyone had a wonderful summer enjoying the beauty of Northern Michigan! Earlier this summer, District Chair Tim Zipple and District Vice-Chair Chris Hinze traveled to National Harbor, Maryland, to serve as delegates to APTA s House of Delegates and to attend the APTA NEXT Conference, as well as PT Day on Capitol Hill. Drs Zipple and Hinze met with representatives Dr Dan Benishek and John Moolenaar in Washington, DC, to advocate for important legislative issues facing the physical therapy profession and our patients. In September, the Northern District will be hosting its first full-day continuing education course. Dr Jeff Moore will be bringing his dynamic and engaging teaching style to Traverse City for a day of education on manual therapy techniques for the lumbar spine. The course is filling up fast, so register today! See the website below for a more detailed course description and to register. MPTA members save $50 by using the code MPTA at checkout! Lumbar Spine: Manual Therapy Management When: Saturday, September 19 Where: Cost: members Bonus: Schoolcraft Luce Traverse City, MI $150 for MPTA Mackinac Lunch provided with course registration MPTA Northern District meeting/update provided over lunch Register: www. instituteofclinicalexcellence.com Keep your eye on and the MPTA Northern District Facebook page ( mptanorth) for updates on future District meetings and events! UPPER PENINSULA DISTRICT Leelanau Edward Mathis, PT, DPT, Upper Peninsula District Chair Benzie Manistee Emmet Charlevoix Chippewa Mason Lake Osceola Clare Gladwin Ottawa Allegan Grand Traverse The Upper Peninsula (UP) District will be hosting a clinical instructor credentialing course at Active Physical Therapy in Marquette Wexford on September 18 and 19. Contact Elizabeth Mostrom, PT, PhD, director of clinical education at Central Michigan University, at elizabeth.mostrom@cmich.edu to register. We are also currently looking for individuals Oceana interested in serving the UP District Newaygo as a regional director. This involves a minimal time commitment and is a good Kent Antrim Missaukee Mecosta Isabella MPTA Lobbyists: Midland Montcalm way to get more involved. We would like to Muskegon fill the Houghton/Hancock area and add someone from the Eastern UP. Contact the district chair if interested. Ionia WHO S WHO AT MPTA 2015 LIST OF BOARD MEMBERS AND COMMITTEE LEADERS President Sue Talley, PT, DPT, C/NDT Vice President Mike Shoemaker, PT, DPT, PhD, GCS Secretary Karin Crute, PT Treasurer Edward Mathis, PT, DPT Director of Legislative Affairs Craig Miller, PT Director of Membership and Professional Development Holly Lookabaugh-Deur, PT, DSc, GCS Director of Conferences Cheboygan Chris Wilson, PT, DPT, GCS Director of Reimbursement Martin Sytsema, PT, Presque MSPT, OMPT, Isle CIMT, FAAOMPT Director of Academic Relations Debbie Ludwiczak, PTA, BBA Director of Public Relations Otsego Alpena Suzanne Perkins, PT, DPT Shiawassee Roscommon Clinton DISTRICT CHAIRS: Eastern District Chair: Jennifer Blackwood, PT, PhD, GCS Kalkaska Crawford Oscoda Alcona Western District Chair: Kaelee Brockway, PT Northern District Chair: Tim Zipple, DScPT, OCS, FAAOMPT Ogemaw Iosco Upper Peninsula District Chair Edward Mathis, PT, DPT KEY CONTACTS: Executive Director Arenac Julia Rice, IOM, CAE MPTA Editor: Karen E. H. Grossnickle, PT, MS MPTA Assistant Editor: Bay Ann Fox, PT, CT-LANA Evelyn Sweeney & Bret Marr MI Representative to the PTA Caucas Benjamin Eggleston, PTA Chief Delegate Gratiot Saginaw Cam Williams, PT, DPT, MS Speaker of the Membership Meeting Ann Fox, PT, CT-LANA Federal Affairs Liaison Montmorency Matt Likins, PT, MPT, OCS MPTA MAILING ADDRESS: 1055 N. Fairfax Street, Suite 205 Alexandria, VA Phone: 703/ or Genesee Barry Eaton 800/ Ingham ext. 8524Livingston mpta@mpta.com Website: Tuscola Lapeer Oakland Huron Sa S Macom Berrien Van Buren Cass Kalamazoo Calhoun Jackson Washtenaw Wayne Fall 2015 n 11 St. Joseph Branch Hillsdale Lenawee Monroe

12 We are proud to announce the most recent contribution that the MPTA has made to the Michigan Cancer Consortium (MCC). Every 5 years, MCC creates a cancer plan, which aims to provide measureable and objective goals, strategies, and actions for organizations throughout the state of Michigan. It is only through the shared efforts of hospital systems, health departments, insurance companies, and professional organizations that we can hope to decrease the burden of cancer throughout the state of Michigan. We are extremely proud to announce that for the first time in the history of MCC, rehabilitation services have been added to the objectives and strategies for 2 of the goals: (1) quality of life and (2) diagnosis and treatment. This is a major advancement for the physical therapy profession, which is now recognized statewide for its valuable role in contributing to the quality of life for those diagnosed with cancer (herein called cancer survivors). The MPTA representatives to the MCC are: Deb Doherty, PT, PhD (assistant professor, Oakland University, and oncology rehabilitation specialist, Hills and Dales General Hospital) and Reyna Colombo, PT (director of rehabilitation services, Beaumont Health Systems-Troy). They are at the table and fight hard for the physical therapy profession to be recognized for its contribution to improving quality of life for cancer survivors. They encourage the increase in consultations, screenings, and referrals to PTs throughout the state. Please help advocate for the care that only the physical therapy profession can provide for cancer survivors. Across the continuum of care, PTs provide prevention of and decrease the severity of all adverse side effects that stem from cancer treatment. Let s continue to make a difference in the lives of cancer survivors! MPTA 2016 SPRING CONFERENCE Student Conclave: April 1, 2016 Spring Conference: April 2, 2016 Mt. Pleasant Comfort Inn and Suites 2424 South Mission Mt. Pleasant, MI Just off of the Campus of Central Michigan University Legislative updates, MPT-PAC social event Update on professional development units required for relicensure. Educational sessions on orthopedics, neurological conditions, manual therapy, sports rehab, balance training, geriatrics, and more! Stay tuned for more information at Follow the MPTA on Facebook 12 n Fall

13 MPTA 2016 SPRING CONFERENCE The Conference Committee of the Michigan Physical Therapy Association hereby issue a CALL FOR EDUCATIONAL SESSION PROPOSALS for the 2016 MPTA Spring Conference on April 2, 2016, at the Comfort Inn Convention Center, 2424 South Mission Rd, Mt. Pleasant, MI Proposal Submission Deadline: October 30, 2015 Visit MPTA2016SpringConference to submit your educational session proposal. Proposals for educational sessions must be submitted online through MPTA s conference proposal site. The decision to accept a proposal, the final content, format, and scheduling of any presentation rests with the MPTA Board of Directors, as represented by the MPTA Conference Committee. Proposal submissions for educational sessions must contain the following: 1. Title 2. Course description 3. Course learning objectives 4. Minimum of 5 current bibliographic references, no more than 5 years old 5. Timed outline of content (including breaks) 6. Speaker information, including name, degrees/ credentials, institution, city, and state 7. Biographical information for each speaker 8. Key words 9. Teaching and evaluation methods 10. Recommended participant level Important things to remember when submitting your proposal: Speaker information will appear exactly as submitted in all MPTA publications both in print and online. Contact copresenters to ensure the accuracy of this information before finalizing your submission. All credentials should be listed under the degree field. Proposals may be for educational sessions for 1, 2, or 3 hours (hours offered based on availability of schedule). There is a 9,000 character limit for the text of your submission. This does not include authors/institutions. Titles should be no more than 100 characters. Descriptions should not exceed 200 words. Selection of proposals will be based on the foundation in evidence, clarity of proposal, probable interest to participants, fiscal feasibility, and space and time constraints. Proposals should reflect cultural and/or ethical components related to clinical practice and research as related to session content. Thank you for considering submitting a proposal. For additional questions about this process, please contact MPTA Director for Conferences Chris Wilson, PT, DScPT, DPT, GCS, at cwilsondpt@yahoo.com. Fall 2015 n 13

14 Established (c)(3) Non Profit Michigan Physical Therapy Association Institute for Education and Research, Inc. Donate to the MPTA Institute Grants Scholarships Awards Research Funding Recognition of Scholarly Achievement Poster Presentations Research Education The MPTA Institute for Education and Research, Inc. is a sister organization to the Michigan Physical Therapy Association (MPTA). The MPTA Institute was created by the MPTA Board of Directors to provide a tax sheltered non-profit entity to promote research and education related to physical therapy in the state of Michigan. Scholarships, research grants, and awards are given out annually by the Institute to encourage research, education and the advancement of the physical therapy profession. Funding for the MPTA Institute comes from the Michigan Physical Therapy Institute Endowment Fund managed by the Capital Region Community Foundation and donations made by individuals and companies directly to the MPTA Institute. We appreciate your support. To donate to the MPTA Institute directly complete & mail or fax this form to the MPTA Institute office or contact the MPTA Institute by phone at Donor Information: Name MPTA Institute for Education and Research 1055 N. Fairfax St. Suite 205 Alexandria, VA Address City, State, Zip Phone Please note if your donation is in honor or memory of someone; we will notify the person or family noted here: Phone: Fax: mpta@mpta.com Method of Payment: Check enclosed Credit Card Donation amount: $ Credit Card Payments can be taken by phone. Please call You can also contribute directly to the Capital Area Community Foundation Institute Fund at:

15 KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE Barbara J. Simmons, PTA, MEd Kellogg Community College s Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program is pleased to announce the recipients of the Outstanding Clinical Instructor awards. During the final 2 semesters of academic work, PTA students are placed into 1 part-time and 3 full-time affiliations in which they work under the direction of physical therapists (PTs) and PTAs in the clinical setting. Of the dozens of clinical instructors who provide the onsite training, 2 have been chosen to receive this award. Teri Proper, PTA, is employed by Agility Physical Therapy & Sports in Portage. She earned her Associate of Applied Science degree in physical therapy from Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek, earned a Recognition of Advanced Proficiency in the area of musculoskeletal health from the American Physical Therapy Association and is currently the head of dance medicine at the Kalamazoo and Portage facilities. The areas of therapy that she most enjoys are the performance arts rehabilitation for dancers, gymnasts, and more. I really enjoy that population, she says, and feel I can make a huge impact on their future. Gregg Tharge, PTA, CIMT, is employed through Physical Therapy Services of West Michigan in Kalamazoo. He has specialized in the area of manual therapies and vestibular treatments. He received his Associate of Applied Science degree in physical therapy from Kellogg Community College. His interests within the field of physical therapy include vestibular-based treatments and center on manual therapies for which he received certification as a Certified Integrated Manual Therapist in He has been an assistant instructor for Great Lakes Seminars, a well-known training company for physical therapy techniques, since He teaches on topics such as sacroiliac and lumbar dysfunctions, as well as functional strengthening techniques. OAKLAND UNIVERSITY Kris Thompson, PT, PhD Greetings from Oakland University. The physical therapy program is pleased to welcome Chris Wilson, PT, DPT, DScPT, GCS, as a full-time faculty member. Chris received his MPT and DScPT degrees at Oakland University and is the first recipient of the Graduate Certificate in Oncology Rehabilitation. Congratulations to Chris and to Dr Kornelia Kulig, Oakland graduate and former faculty member, who recently received APTA awards. Chris received the Signe Brunnström Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching and Kornelia received the Helen J. Hislop Award for Outstanding Contributions to Professional Literature. The Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (OMPT) program was recently featured on the University s website for work in Spain and Sweden. OMPT Coordinator Dr John Krauss has been working with universities in those countries on adopting Oakland s OMPT methods Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (tdpt) Program Thinking about completing a tdpt? Now is the time! LAST CLASS WILL BE ADMITTED IN FALL 2016 Oakland University currently has a transitional DPT program for those PTs who graduated with a bachelors or masters degree and wish to obtain a doctoral degree in physical therapy. Students who have a bachelors degree complete 30 credits and those with a bachelor s degree complete 26 credits. As we anticipate that the number of individuals who wish to pursue this option will decrease, we will only be admitting students into the tdpt at Oakland until the Fall of We encourage anyone who is interested in pursuing the tdpt to consider applying to the program in the near future. The tdpt is offered in conjunction with our certificate programs and/or with other elective courses of your interest, with many courses offered on-line, evenings or weekends. Most students complete the program in 1 2 years on a part-time basis, depending on previous course work. Students can begin the program in fall, winter or summer. Information on and deadlines for applying can be found on the Oakland University Graduate Admissions website at Please contact Chris Stiller, the tdpt Program Coordinator, at cstiller@oakland.edu if you have any questions or visit the Physical Therapy web page at Fall 2015 n 15

16 for instruction. He solicited the help of Drs Melodie Kondratek and Doug Creighton and other physical therapy professionals to adapt the program to specifically accommodate learner and patient individuality. Oakland DPT Class of 2015 Research Day. Research Day was held in May and Dr Dan Vaughn, chair of the Grand Valley State University s Physical Therapy Department and editor of the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy, was recognized as the visiting scholar. Congratulations to the students in the DPT Class of 2015 on completing and presenting their research. Students and faculty will be presenting their research at the MPTA Fall Conference. We hope alumni will join us for the University Homecoming, to be held September 18 20, Information on weekend events can be found at Dr Dan Vaughn recognized as the Visiting Scholar by Dr Melodie Kondratek, chair of the Oakland University Physical Therapy Research Committee. WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY Sara F. Maher, PT, DScPT, OMPT Greetings from Wayne State University! In late August, we will be welcoming 36 new students into our DPT program. In addition, we would like to extend a warm welcome to 2 new faculty members. Jennifer Dickson, PT, DPT, OMPT, CSCS, will be joining our team beginning August 1 as a member of our clinical faculty. Dr Dickson is a graduate of Oakland University and has been the ACCE of Baker College of Auburn Hills since She brings a wealth of clinical and academic experience as both a CSCS and LSVT Big Certified. Nora Fritz, PT, PhD, NCS, will be joining WSU on October 1 as a tenure track faculty member. Dr Fritz graduated from The Ohio State University and is completing her postdoctoral fellowship at Johns Hopkins University and Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore. Her research is focused on dual-task deficits in individuals with neurologic disorders and the ability of rehabilitation to address those deficits. Our students have been extremely involved in our urban mission. In April, a 5K fundraiser was organized by our students for our pro-bono clinic (the DEW clinic). If you are interested in helping out at the DEW clinic, please contact Martha Schiller at martha.schiller@wayne.edu. Finally, thank you to all who served WSU over the past year as part-time faculty members, clinical instructors, proctors, and/or guest lecturers. You are our life-link to the clinical community and we appreciate all that you do. If you are interested in volunteering in any capacity, please contact Sara Maher at sara.maher@wayne.edu. ANDREWS UNIVERSITY Bill Scott, PT, MSPT Family Spirit Andrews University Department of Physical Therapy would like to congratulate the Class of 2015 on their completion of their DPT degrees. We are proud of their accomplishments and look forward to seeing them flourish in their careers. We also welcome the incoming Class of 2018 to campus and look forward to having them as part of our family. 16 n Fall

17 Servants Heart Many of our students are involved in community service and leadership. DPT students in our program have been involved in medical screenings in local free clinics, youth group leadership in churches, bilingual outreach programs, and as soccer coaches for local recreation departments. We appreciate their dedication to giving back to our community though service. Inquisitive Mind We say farewell to our research coordinator, Dr Lori Walton, PT, DPT, PhD, CLT. We appreciate her service, passion, and commitment to research and to our students here at Andrews. We wish her the best in her new endeavors. We are pleased to welcome Dr Sozina D. Katuli, DrPH, as our new research coordinator. Dr Katuli comes to us from Loma Linda University in Southern California. She received her Doctor of Public Heath degree from Loma Linda in 2013 and has expertise in epidemiology research and maternal/children s health programs. DELTA COLLEGE Chris Hausbeck, PT, DPT Andrews postprofessional program is pleased to welcome Darwyn Bartsch, PT, DPT, back to campus. He will be offering the Pediatric Motor Learning course on September 25. If you are interested in this course, please contact Amy Maydole at 269/ , or online at The Delta College physical therapist assistant (PTA) program has had a busy year so far. Several of our students attended the Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) in Indianapolis in February we welcomed the CAPTE onsite review team in late April, watched our second-year students graduate in May, invited 21 new students to join the program in June, and watched our students organize a Rifle River cleanup project in July. The program faculty would like to congratulate the 17 incredibly bright and eager young professionals that earned their degree on May 1. You have all worked hard and we couldn t be more proud. Congratulations Delta College PTA Class of 2015! The students and faculty would like to recognize Scott Garzell, PTA, as recipient of the second annual Award for Outstanding Achievement as a PTA student. Scott exemplifies all of APTA s value-based behaviors for the PTA and is well deserving of the honor. The PTA Student Club has continued with its development of Project SHARED (Students Helping Area Residents Exchange Devices). In this program, the students work to collect new and gently used assistive devices from individuals who no longer need them. The PTA students and faculty then issue these devices to community members in need while providing free gait training/ instructions for use. Area residents or clinicians wishing to donate devices or inquire about obtaining a device for Physical Therapist Traveler and Staff Physical Therapist positions available at Beaumont Health. The TRAVELER physical therapist position MUST BE FLEXIBLE TO ADAPT TO A VARIETY OF WORK SETTINGS AND PATIENT MIX. This position is responsible for travel to various closely related sites including ambulatory and acute care to evaluate, assess and initiate appropriate physical therapy treatments. This position requires a flexible and excellent communicator with strong differential diagnosis and treatment skills. Experience is recommended. Supervises assigned support staff. Collaborates with intra and interdisciplinary team members regarding patient care. collaborates with patient, family, significant other in treatment and in discharge planning. Required qualifications: Michigan State License in Physical Therapy. BLS certification, through the American Heart Association Healthcare Provider. Preferred qualifications: Master s or Doctorate Degree. Salary will be based upon experience level with an additional financial incentive for the traveler role. Fall 2015 n 17

18 a patient should contact Chris Hausbeck For programing inquiries or comments, contact Chris Hausbeck at or 989/ Please spread the word to help those in need! For program inquiries or comments. contact Chris Hausbeck at or 989/ Professor Lisa Kenyon gave a presentation at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference. Professor Daniel Vaughn gave a presentation during Research Day at Oakland University. Professor Lisa Kenyon, Marci Westman (2014 graduate), and Allie Schmeltzer (2015 graduate) were awarded a $500 grant from the MPTA Institute for Education and Research. Professor Meri Goehring and Crystal Lamb (Class of 2016) participated in PT Day on Capitol Hill. -picture below 2015 Delta College PTA graduates with Program Director Chris Hausbeck, PT, DPT. GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY Bonni Kinne, PT, MSPT, MA We recently bid farewell to the Class of During their graduation celebration on July 14, the Best Platform Presentation award was given to Maureen Case, Megan Colby, and Tamara Kas, who completed their research under the guidance of Professor Daniel Vaughn. The Best Poster Presentation award was given to Daniel Hanks and Patrick Lawrence, who completed their research under the guidance of Professor Mary Lomonaco-Harig. Next year, 2 members of this class, Megan Kaiser (neurologic physical therapy) and Allie Schmeltzer (pediatric physical therapy), will be completing a residency program at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital. This past spring, 2 members of the Class of 2016 (Emilee Anderson and Courtney Brewis) were awarded the David Daniels Scholarship. Four members of the Class of 2017 (Sarah Fuglseth, Emily Kern, Stacey Omiljan, and Anna Stinson) also received recent scholarships. In other news: Courtney Brewis (Class of 2016) qualified for the 2016 Olympic Marathon Trials. Scott Miller (Class of 1998) received the second annual Outstanding Alumnus Award. Professor Mary Green was appointed to the APTA Ethics and Judicial Committee. BAKER COLLEGE Patricia Willmarth, PT, MS, C/NDT The physical therapist assistant (PTA) program at Baker College of Auburn Hills was granted full accreditation status in late 2014 for a 5-year term. The program admitted 24 students in the winter and will graduate those students this fall. The students have been preparing for their first part-time clinical experiences during spring and summer terms. We are appreciative of the clinical instructors, lab assistants, 18 n Fall

19 guest lecturers, and adjunct faculty that have made the curriculum outstanding for student success. The PTA program is proud to announce the addition of 2 new adjunct faculty: Dr Deneen Carter, PT, DPT, OMPT, CSCS, will be teaching the Therapeutic Exercise II course this summer, and Dr Sarah Knipper, PT, DPT, will be teaching the PTA Techniques II course in the summer quarter. The PTA Class of 2015 has participated in many servicelearning opportunities, including multidisciplinary teaching and learning with nursing students on campus, assisting with high school tour groups, and teaching backpack safety and proper lifting techniques for adults and children at the Baker College Annual Health Fair in May Baker College Annual Health Fair, May Some of the PTA students also attended the recent MPTA Student Conclave and are excited to become involved members of the association after graduation. Baker College PTA programs will host Clinical Educator s Appreciation Day on October 23, 2015, on their Flint Campus. This event is free to all clinical instructors and will offer CEUs in pain management. This is an outstanding opportunity to network with other clinicians and get to know the academic staff at Baker College. MID MICHIGAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE Crystal Parker, PTA, BS The annual CCCE/CI meeting was well attended on May 6. The Mid Michigan Community College (MMCC) Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program faculty showed appreciation to the clinical education (CE) faculty for their dedication in guiding PTA students in clinical practice and achieving professional skills. It is through their efforts that the PTA Program continues to be highly successful. The faculty here seeks input from the CE faculty in further developing the PTA Program. We increased awareness of those attending by presenting on direct access legislation and the proposed professional development requirements for licensure. The MMCC PTA Program graduated a cohort of 19 students on May 9, Several are already employed, having taken the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) in April. Orientation for the incoming cohort occurred on June 24. We anticipate a highly successful Class of 2017! The faculty would like to thank the adjunct faculty in assisting us with their commitment to educating the PTA students and sharing their career experiences with them. Their service to the students is highly valued. Angela Agosta, PT, DPT, teaches Neurological and Pathological Conditions course, and Beth Riley, PT, teaches the Orientation to Physical Therapy course. Recently, Jennifer Root, PT, DPT, reduced her teaching responsibilities in the PTA Program. Jennifer was instrumental in developing the Kinesiology course and provided students additional study sessions to maximize their success. She will continue to assist with data collection courses in the topics of goniometry and MMT. We wish her well in her expanding responsibilities at MidMichigan Health. Please explore more information about the MMCC PTA Program at UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN FLINT Jennifer Blackwood, PT, PhD, GCS, CEEAA Summer has been a great time to celebrate physical therapy education at Michigan! The Department of Physical Therapy is proud to announce that 2 postprofessional residencies received accreditation through the American Board of Physical Therapy Fall 2015 n 19

20 Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE)! The Pediatric Physical Therapy Residency, coordinated by Dr Carol Daly, is completed in collaboration with Milestones Pediatric Rehabilitation, C.S. Mott Children s Hospital, and Pediatric Rehabilitation at the Commonwealth, all of the University of Michigan Health System. The Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency, coordinated by Dr Laura Smith, is completed in collaboration with MedSport Domino s Farms of the University of Michigan Health System. The Department continues to serve others through the following local and international service opportunities: A 2-week international service-learning/global studies trip to Honduras in August A service-learning project by a tdpt student in Nigeria titled, Overweight and Obesity Among Children Aged 6 to 10 Years in a Private Primary School in Port Harcourt Practicing assessment and treatment skills while working with community-dwelling adults with a neurological disease/disorder Partnering with the Advanced Physical Therapy Center in Grand Blanc in the Longest Day of PT event to raise funds for the pro-bono clinic (PT Heart), awareness for the profession, and to provide mentorship to the students An interprofessional education experience with SVSU OT students A burn simulation experience in the metabolic course Wellness screens at the Senior Power Day at Crossroads Village Collaborating with the MPTA Eastern District to offer a course on concussion management on September 19 Here s to a productive fall! See you at the Fall Conference. Go Blue! More contracts = More patients = More revenue l l l Payer contract management 55 insurers statewide Supplier discounts on equipment l l l Expert marketing advice Legislative advocacy Outcomes supported Join the premier network of private practice physical therapists by calling Jim McGovern today. jmcgovernglptpn@gmail.com n Fall