2021 January-February NYPTA Newsletter

January/February, 2021 Volume M, NO. 36

Empire State

Physical Therapy The O f f i ci al Ne wsl etter o f the N ew Yo r k Phys ic a l Th era py As s o c iatio n, I nc.

IN THIS ISSUE Affordable CE Benefits Members and NonMembers of the NYPTA Cover Story (page 1,3)

My Hope and the Opportunities for PTs in 2021 (President's Letter) (page 2,5)

Tribute to Tracy Sawyer PT, DPT (page 4)

2021-2023 Slate of Officers (page 6-14)

Research Committee Vacancy (page 15)

Member Spotlight: Jael McCants PT, DPT (page 16-17)

NYPTA PT of the Year Award (page 18)

Call for Posters & Platform Abstracts (page 19)

Fall 2020 BOD Report (page 20-21)

Affordable Continuing Education Program Benefits Members and Non-Members of the NYPTA

By Michael Masaracchio PT, DPT, PhD Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy Fellow American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists NYPTA Program Chair

As we look forward to beginning a new year, let us take a moment to reflect on some of the positive things brought to us by the unprecedented 2020. While the profession of physical therapy was challenged in ways never before seen or anticipated, it has left us with our own stories to tell and lessons to be learned. Undoubtably, we all can agree that giving thanks for what we have and having empathy for others are two notions to take with us into 2021.

Among the many obstacles the profession encountered due to COVID-19, accessing continuing education courses became logistically and financially difficult as 2020 progressed. In an effort to support the NYPTA chapter and its members during this challenging time, the Program Committee, along with the assistance of chapter staff, launched an ongoing series of affordable virtual continuing education courses for both members and nonmembers. Since July 2020, six courses spanning a variety of formats, lengths, and topics, including orthopedics, pelvic health, neurological, scoliosis management, and chronic pain have been presented, with recordings available for purchase to allow for convenient, self-paced professional development. continued on page 3

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My Hope and the Opportunities for PTs in 2021

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As I write this letter during the second week of January, I, like many others I know, am relieved that 2020 is finally over. I hope 2021 will bring opportunities to begin the return to “normal” in both our personal and professional lives that we all crave. Even though many aspects of our lives continue to be negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, there is some good news in that the COVID vaccine is finally being administered.

This vaccine distribution is a positive factor not just from a general public health perspective, but it also created an opportunity to market the PT profession. Physical therapists were included as one of the first groups of health care providers eligible to receive the vaccine in New York State. This fact was explicitly stated in multiple news media. For example, a local news channel in New York City showed a video clip of a physical therapist in a skilled nursing facility receiving the vaccine on camera during the first week the vaccine was available.

In addition, Brendan Sullivan, who serves as a ViceChair for the Chapter’s Public Policy Committee and Co-Chair of the Opioid Alternative Special Peggy Lynam, PT, DPT Committee, was interviewed by a local television reporter in the Albany area about the importance of physical therapists being able to access the vaccine (https:// cbs6albany.com/news/coronavirus/healthcare-workers-wait-for-their-turn-toget-the-vaccine) “I hope 2021 will bring opportunities to begin the return to "normal" in both our personal and professional lives” Peggy

Physical therapists have also been in the news with respect to their involvement in the rehabilitation of patients with COVID. Various news articles focusing on the long term deficits that some individuals recovering from COVID are experiencing have included the fact that many of these COVID “long haulers” are benefiting from physical therapist services. Moving forward in 2021, we have the opportunity to continue to highlight the important role PTs/PTAs play in optimizing function and quality of life for these individuals.

Another opportunity that is evolving as a result of the COVID pandemic is the increased ability to use telehealth to deliver PT services in New York State.

Prior to the pandemic, physical therapists could legally provide services via telehealth but not all insurance carriers adequately covered these telehealth services. During the COVID emergency, most insurers changed their payment policies to cover telehealth PT services more fully.

New York Physical Therapy Association 971 Albany Shaker Road Latham, NY 12110 Phone: 518.459.4499 • Toll-Free: 800.459.4489 Fax: 518.459.8953 www.nypta.org

Editor / Designer

Gloria Baker Empire State Physical Therapy is published 6 times yearly, with combined January/February, March/April, May/June, July/ August, September/October and November/December issues. Its purpose is to provide physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and physical therapist/physical therapist assistant students with accurate and timely information relevant to the practice of physical therapy. The editor reserves the right to edit all communications.

Anonymous letters will not be published. Views expressed are those of the author and do not represent the formal position of NYPTA unless expressly stated.

Editorial Board

Catherine Talbett, PT, DPT Alanna Pokorski, PT, DPT

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Chapter Officers

Chapter Directors

President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Speaker Chief Delegate

Brooklyn/Staten Island Catskill Central Eastern Finger Lakes Greater New York Hudson Valley Long Island Southern Tier Western

Peggy Lynam, PT, DPT Michael Tisbe, PT, DPT Keri Gill-Smith, PT, DPT Debra Engel, PT, DPT, MS Genevieve Smith, PT, DPT Roger Herr, PT, MPA

Hammouda Soliman, PT, DPT Yvonne Egitto, PT, DPT Adam Rufa, PT, DPT Audrey Paslow, PT, DPT Michael Huson, PT, DPT Kaitlyn Parrotte, PT, DPT Nannette Hyland, PT, PhD Keith Perrucci, PT, Sarah Fishel, PT, DPT Julie Wolfley, PT, DPT, OCS

Chapter Office Staff

Executive Director Kelly Garceau

kgarceau@nypta.org Communications Manager Gloria Baker

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Copyright 2021 by the New York Physical Therapy Association. Requests for reprints should be directed to Gloria Baker at NYPTA, 971 Albany Shaker Road, Latham, NY 12110.

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Affordable Continuing Education Program Benefits Members and Non-Members of the NYPTA

By Michael Masaracchio PT, DPT, PhD Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy Fellow Amaerican Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists NYPTA Program Chair

The Program Committee and Chapter office would like to offer their sincere gratitude to all speakers that have generously donated their time and expertise without compensation in order to give back to their profession and provide a much-needed service to their colleagues. Without their generosity, these virtual programs would not have been nearly as successful, generating over $12,000 in revenue over the past six months. With quarantine putting a damper on our typical methods of professional development, these courses also provided opportunities for continued interaction and networking with colleagues across the state. Among the hallmarks of the physical therapy profession are collaboration and communication, both verbal and nonverbal, that allow for effective patient care, education, and professional growth. This past year has taught us the continued importance of technology, but perhaps, more importantly the irreplaceable value of face-to-face interaction with students, patients, colleagues, and of course our families.

Looking ahead to 2021, the future is brighter. The American Physical Therapy Association celebrates its 100th birthday! While the celebration of the Centennial Year may not be exactly how we envisioned it, we must still acknowledge and appreciate the development of the profession of physical therapy over the past 100 years thanks to the ongoing work and dedication of the APTA. Putting 2020 in the past, while still carrying with us the lessons learned and memories cherished, it is time to look forward to the future and to continue to challenge ourselves to be more inclusive and make this great profession even better, by being better together.

The Program Committee, along with chapter staff, will continue to host virtual continuing education courses throughout 2021 and enthusiastically plans for the first ever all virtual 2021 NYPTA Conference to take place across the entire month of October. Please stay tuned for updates and information about the diverse courses and research opportunities as they become available. We have reached out to the membership inviting the submission of proposals for conference programming.

From everyone on the Program Committee, I want to take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy New Year.

The year 2020 will never be forgotten. While it separated us physically and challenged us emotionally and psychologically, it also brought us closer together in ways unexpected, and all from the comfort of our own homes!

In the Centennial Year of the APTA, now, more than ever, is the time to look to the future.

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TRACY SAWYER, PT, DPT 1963-2021

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of long-time NYPTA member and volunteer leader, Tracy Sawyer, who passed away suddenly on January 6, 2021.

Tracy graduated from Ithaca College in 1985 with a bachelors of physical therapy degree, and then earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Boston University in 2006. She was employed as a physical therapist at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital at the time of her passing. She is survived by her husband Jon, daughter Devon, son Cole, and three sisters, Sheila, Kay and Pamela.

Having become a member of the NYPTA in 1984, Tracy became active in the association in 1992 when she was elected as Eastern District Secretary, a position she held until 1996, at which time she was elected District Chair. Tracy's willingness to serve the association was admirable. At the district level she also served on the Nominating Committee (2002), Vice Chair (2002-2009), and as Public Relations Committee Chair from 2002-2009. At the Chapter level, Tracy again served in many capacities, including most recently as the Chair of the Marketing and Engagement Committee, Vice President, Public Relations Committee Chair, as well as a member of several task forces and work groups.

Tracy's passion for the association and public relations was apparent in her service on the Marketing and Engagement Committee. Whenever collaboration was needed for any project or initiative, Tracy was one of the first to reach out to offer assistance on behalf of the committee.

The work of the Brain Injury Association of New York State (BIANYS) was also a passion for Tracy. She was instrumental in developing a collaborative relationship among BIANYS and NYPTA. With her assistance, NYPTA was invited to participate in their Concussion Initiative Advisory Committee, with the first NYPTA member being appointed to that Committee in 2019. That relationship continues today.

Tracy's presence at meetings and positive, can-do attitude will be desperately missed by the NYPTA leadership, membership and staff.

The family has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Brain Injury Association of NYS, 4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 402, Albany, NY 12205 (www.bianys.org/donate).

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My Hope and the Opportunities for PTs in 2021 Governor Cuomo, in his State of the State address on January 10, 2021, proposed legislation to permanently expand and improve access to telehealth services in New York State. Some parts of the proposed 2021 comprehensive reform that may benefit physical therapists and our patients include: •

Requiring commercial health insurers to offer a telehealth program to members

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Ensuring that telehealth is reimbursed at rates that incentivize use when medically appropriate

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Facilitating the adoption of innovations in technology for the provision of telehealth

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Eliminating obsolete location requirements

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Launching of a new telehealth training program which would consist of an open access continuing professional education curriculum on telehealth

Throughout 2021, our APTA Centennial year, the Chapter leadership will continue to look for opportunities for advancing the profession of physical therapy in NYS. I sincerely wish 2021 delivers on the promise of a “better tomorrow” for all of us. As always, your questions and comments are welcomed.

Stay safe and healthy.

Best Regards,

Peggy

2021 NYPTA Events Spring BOD Meeting Virtual Friday, April 30, 2021 Delegate Forum Virtual Friday, April 30, 2021 (Evening) Delegate Assembly Virtual Saturday, May 1, 2021 2021 APTA Events Combined Sections Meeting Virtual February 1-28, 2021 Centennial Gala Weekend Washington, DC September 10-14, 2021 House of Delegates Washington, DC September 11-12, 2021 www.nypta.org

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2021 - 2023 Slate of Officers

Treasurer

Mark Amir, PT, DPT, MPH, DipMDT

NYPTA District: Brooklyn/Staten Island Date of Membership in the Chapter: 1993

Education: BS. Physical Education, 1990, Brooklyn College MA – Physical Therapy, 1993, Touro College, t-DPT, 2010, Evidence In Motion, MPH – Health Care Policy & Administration, 2016, City University of New York School of Public Health PhD, Higher Education Administration - Anticipated graduation 2022, Liberty University Present Employment: Dominican College – Director of Clinical Education, 2019 to present; Dominican College – Assistant Professor 2016 – 2019; Touro College – Adjunct Instructor – 2010 to present;Kingsborough Community College – Adjunct Instructor – 2018 to present; ProActive Works, (Fit for Work licensee) – Managing Partner – 2014 to present; Madison Physical Therapy – 1998 to present – Founder Activities: Chapter: NYPTA - Director, Brooklyn / Staten Island District 2008 - 2010 NYPTA - Chairperson of APOL (Advisory Panel On Legislation) 2009 - 2011 District: Legislative Liaison, Brooklyn / Staten Island District 2017 – present Co-Chair AIPT - Alliance of Independent Physical Therapists 2016 – 2017 Vice-Chair, Brooklyn / Staten Island District 2006 - 2008 House of Delegates 2010, 2011, 2012, 2016, 2017 Delegate Assembly – 2004 – 2010 and 2015 - 2020 APTA: APTA – Payment & Policy Contractor 2010 – 2015 Additional Information: Consultant to private practices for over 20 years Attended multiple Lobby Days and Federal Affairs Forums since 2005

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2021 - 2023 Slate of Officers (continued)

Treasurer

Mark Amir, PT, DPT, MPH, DipMDT

NYPTA District: Brooklyn/Staten Island

Date of Membership in the Chapter: 1993

Candidate Statement: One of the most important goals for the Finance Committee is to prepare and balance the Chapter’s annual budget.

Given the current socioeconomic condition, what strategies will you employ to achieve this annual goal while maximizing the resources available to support the operations of the Chapter and all of its components?

Over the past 27 years, I have pleasantly served in various roles at NYPTA including legislative chair and board member.

From 2010 through 2015 I worked as a contractor for Payment and Policy at APTA leading strategies towards improving physical therapy practice, especially as related to payment. I was a speaker and presenter at multiple state and national association events, participated in state and federal lobbying efforts, represented the BK/SI district at Delegate Assemblies and NYPTA at the House of Delegates. As a business owner of several physical therapy clinics and an industrial wellness company, I can appreciate the daily strain and constant barrage of challenges faced by private practice owners. Now, I am an assistant professor and Director of Clinical Education at Dominican College, teaching and mentoring the next generation of clinicians who will move our profession to greater heights. My experience has always been enhanced by the people I serve and work with, especially the numerous, energetic, intelligent and driven association volunteers. I am blessed to learn from so many of our past leaders and colleagues and the honor to be asked to serve as treasurer is of serious importance.

As a business owner, I had fiduciary responsibility that impacted dozens of employees and their family’s livelihoods. As a teacher, I take the charge of caring for my students as if they are my own kids. As treasurer, I will ensure that the NYPTA funds are well managed, accounted for accurately and I will work with the board and executive committee to execute the will of the members so that we grow our profession. I view my role as treasurer, aside from accurate recordkeeping, is to offer advice and expertise as part of a team that prioritizes a growing membership, allocates resources for improved practice standards, and ensures financial stability for many years to come. It is an honor to be nominated as treasurer of NYPTA.

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2021 - 2023 Slate of Officers (continued)

Treasurer

Michael Huson, PT, DPT, OCS

NYPTA District: Finger Lakes

Date of Membership in the Chapter: 1999

Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2008, AT Still University Master of Physical Therapy, 2001, Ithaca College Bachelor of Science, 2000, Ithaca College Present Employment: Clinical Associate Professor, Nazareth College, 2014-Present Current teaching responsibilities include: Gross Anatomy, Musculoskeletal I and II, Business and Administration in Physical Therapy, and Patient Client Management I Owner, Run Healthy ROC Activities: Chapter: NYPTA Finance Committee: 2018- Present NY Delegate to House of Delegates 2018, 2020 NYPTA Board of Directors 2019-Present District: Finger Lakes District Director, 2019-Present Finger Lakes District Treasurer, 2015-2019 District Delegate to Delegate Assembly 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020 APTA: None Additional Information: Treasurer and Vice President of the Physical Therapy First Alliance (Formerly PTAUNY) Owner and Sole Member, Huson Physical Therapy 2003-2018

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2021 - 2023 Slate of Officers (continued)

Treasurer

Michael Huson, PT, DPT, OCS

NYPTA District: Finger Lakes

Date of Membership in the Chapter: 1999

Candidate Statement: One of the most important goals for the Finance Committee is to prepare and balance the Chapter’s annual budget.

Given the current socioeconomic condition, what strategies will you employ to achieve this annual goal while maximizing the resources available to support the operations of the Chapter and all of its components?

The New York Physical Therapy Association (NYPTA) has not been immune to the economic impact of COVID-19. For the past 3 years, as a member of an agile Finance Committee (FC), I assisted in developing proactive recommendations to the Board of Directors (BOD) regarding prioritization of spending and asset allocation in order to keep the NYPTA financially strong.

As treasurer, I will analyze the everchanging fiscal situation and collaborate with our financial advisors, Executive Committee and FC to make recommendations to the BOD to fund the organization within a reasonable budget that prioritizes funding for growth. While preparing the budget for 2021 the FC made recommendations to control expenses including making our meetings financially sustainable. Virtual meetings have been beneficial on costs and efficiency of communication and governance at the cost of in-person meetings. I believe we can work toward a hybrid model while reaping the benefits of both.

Recently, the NYPTA has seen fluctuations in membership dues with a marked decrease noted secondary to COVID’s impact on the lives of our members. This trend has reversed over the past few months with dues income increasing. As economic recovery continues, I will continually analyze the budget and make recommendations to fund areas cut from the current budget and allocate resources to fund projects for growth and outreach.

My experience as a member of the FC, BOD as well as a practice owner and professor have prepared me to help lead the NYPTA through these unprecedented financial times.

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2021 - 2023 Slate of Officers (continued)

Secretary

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Debra Engel, PT, DPT, MS

NYPTA District: Greater New York

Date of Membership in the Chapter: 1983

Education: 1986: SUNY Buffalo - BS in Physical Therapy 1994: Brooklyn College - MS in Exercise Science 2003: Creighton University- DPT Present Employment: Full professor in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at LaGuardia Community College 1998-present, Chairperson of the College Senate Curriculum Committee – LaGuardia Community College 2012present Activities: Chapter: NYPTA Secretary - 5/19- present NY Delegate to the HOD-1993, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2013 NYPTA Nominating Committee- 2004-2007 NYPTA Finance Committee- 6/18-6/19 NYPTA Chair of the Ethics Committee- 2008-2011 District: GNY Treasurer- 2005-2009 and 2017-present District Chairperson/Chapter Director- 2009-2014 District Nominating Committee- 2003-2004 and 2014-2019 District Delegate to NYPTA Delegate Assembly- 1988-present APTA: None Additional Information: I would be honored to be slated for the position of Secretary

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Secretary

Debra Engel, PT, DPT, MS

NYPTA District: Greater New York

Date of Membership in the Chapter: 1983

Candidate Statement: What do you feel is the role of the Secretary on the Executive Committee of the NYPTA? The role of Secretary on the Executive Committee of NYPTA is primarily to be a contributing member to the effort of facilitating business at the Chapter Level. As the Secretary for the past nearly two years, I have been fortunate to be part of Chapter leadership that has been busier than ever, in the wake of the pandemic. The Executive Committee has communicated and/or met almost weekly since March to address members’ concerns, discuss budget revisions, participate in virtual Executive Committee, Board and Delegate Assembly Meetings and to revise and/or modify policies and procedures to facilitate business for the Chapter membership.

The Secretary is responsible for documenting all meetings in an accurate manner and distributing the minutes to the Executive Committee, Board Members and Delegates in a timely manner. Timeliness and attention to detail are essential skills to the role of Secretary, skills that I have developed over the years as the Chair of LaGuardia Community College’s College Wide Curriculum Committee which as part of the governance process, reviews and votes on all curricular related items in the College from all Departments.

Collegiality and the ability to represent the members’ interests are key in providing input at all meetings in collaboration with leadership, staff and members. It has been an honor to serve as Secretary and I would appreciate your support for a second term.

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Secretary

Catherine Talbett, PT, DPT

NYPTA District: Finger Lakes

Date of Membership in the Chapter: 1992

Education: 1995: D’Youville College - BS/MS 2007: Daemen College - DPT Present Employment: Director of Rehabilitation Services, Jones Memorial Hospital. Hired 2001, Director 2014-Present Director of multi-disciplinary department consisting of PT, OT, SP, Massage, Audiology, Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab and Occupational Medicine. Job Duties include all areas of operations and management for all areas. Also continue to see out-patients and provide acute care coverage.

Activities: Chapter: Public Policy Committee Member 2013-Present (initially on Advisory Payment Panel prior to consolidation to its current form); NY Delegate to HOD 2019, Editor NYPTA Newsletter; NYPTA Early Intervention Task Force 2013.

District: FL Legislative Liaison 2009-2017, FL Vice Chair 2015-2018, District Chair 2018-Present; District Delegate to Delegate Assembly 2016,2018-20, Chief Delegate 2019-2020, District Secretary.

APTA: Transition Worksheet for Early Intervention and School-Based Physical Therapy Providers, 2014. Assisted in taskforce group to develop worksheet.

Additional Information: During time of active involvement in NYPTA and the Finger Lakes District, I have served as District Secretary, as well as have served as interim secretary when the position was open and not filled.

Candidate Statement: What do you feel is the role of the Secretary on the Executive Committee of the NYPTA? The role of Secretary on the Executive Committee (EC) is twofold. Firstly, it is to provide communication to the membership regarding the actions of the EC concisely and transparently. The Secretary takes in all of the information and discussions during meetings and activities and has to be able to synthesize that to provide an unbiased and accurate account for the members.

Secondly, as a voting member of the EC, the Secretary has the responsibility of participating in discussions and voting on policies, keeping the best interest of the membership and the profession first and foremost in their mind. As a member of the EC, the Secretary works with the other members of the Committee to set the direction of the Chapter, identify priorities, and to be fiscally responsible with the monies provided by the dues of the membership.

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Chief Delegate

Roger Herr, PT, MPA

NYPTA District: Greater New York

Date of Membership in the Chapter: 1985

Education: 1987: Temple University, BS, PT

1992: NYU Wagner, MPA Present Employment: VNSNY Home Care Agency Vice President overseeing Queens, Long Island and Westchester NY Aug 2018 – current Independence Care System (ICS) a health plan for people with disabilities. Vice President of Quality Activities: Chapter: NYPTA Chief Delegate, 2019-2021 District: GNY District Legislative Co-Chair, 1999-2004, Delegate Assembly, 1998-2003 APTA: Secretary APTA BOD 2016-2019, APTA Board member 2010-2016, Executive Committee 2012-2014, 20162019, Public Policy & Advocacy Committee 2010-2012, Committee on Sections & Chapters 2004-2006, Government Affairs Committee (appointed) 2007-2010, Geriatrics Section - New York State Liaison, 1996-2002, Health Policy & Administration Section member, Home Health Section - President 2001-2003, 2004-2006, House of Delegates 20022006, Treasurer 2000-2001, Federal Legislative Liaison 1999-2002, Nominating Committee 1997-1999, Chief Delegate WA 2009-2010 Candidate Statement: What attributes do you feel are essential to the role of the Chief Delegate and what virtual tools might you use to maximize year-round governance?

Respect for individuals and a strong understanding the APTA culture, process, roles, and functions. The Chief Delegate should maintain respect for each individual and facilitate the business of the delegation. Understanding the rules, process, functions and resources of APTA and the chapter are foundational, as are the uniqueness of each delegate, our history and culture of the chapter and APTA. Understanding this spectrum is the role and function of the chief delegate in one of APTA’s largest delegations.

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Chief Delegate

Roger Herr, PT, MPA

NYPTA District: Greater New York

Date of Membership in the Chapter: 1985

Candidate Statement (continued): Use of coaching skills to enable each delegate to participate to their highest level. The chief delegate needs to encourage each delegate to utilize the diversity of our chapter to explore critical issues. These include our clinical education, experience, perspectives and differences. Each delegate also brings insights based on the communities we serve, and live. The chief delegate needs to create opportunity for each delegate to utilize their different perspectives in debate so we can come to well thought recommendations and conclusions. Success is when a delegation engages its diverse members for productive conversations and decisions for the association and profession.

Use of technology to connect us across geography and respect the safety of all. This past year we have missed our traditional in-person opportunities of the past. With technology in 2020 we were able to do our NYPTA and APTA House of Delegate work. Virtual is not the same as in-person, but the successful quick pivot to virtual meetings allowed us to complete the 2020 work. Besides public health concerns in 2020, we saved member time and NYPTA financial resources using technology. Going forward I support the use of virtual meetings to establish rapport and complete some work. These include: • Hub/community for posting documents, updates and resources • Virtual meetings, such as zoom, with planned agendas, assigned leads • Align NYPTA governance (bylaws) to adapt with changing APTA House of Delegates timing • Continue Assign leads to each topic, motion and important discussion points • Support mentoring of members by pair those with different experience • Continue NYPTA national candidate discussions as a group, with contributions being on what each candidate brings to the office and organization I continue to embrace technology and different ways of working for year-round governance. I look forward to when we can meet, eat, debate and celebrate in person.

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Nominating Committee Member

There are no candidates

Research Committee Vacancy Deadline: May 1, 2021 The Research Committee is currently seeking a new committee member to join the Research Committee starting July 1, 2021. The primary responsibilities of the Research Committee are to review abstracts for the Chapter Conference, organize and implement a research-related program at the Chapter Conference, review applications and recommend funding for the Arthur J. Nelson Research Designated Fund, and serve as consultants to chapter members for research activities. Responsibilities also may include other special projects related to objectives established by the committee. Although members of the committee are often physical therapists who have earned advanced research degrees, membership is open to clinical experts who can provide input and clinical perspective when reviewing abstracts, grant applications, and when assessing the needs of the membership with regard to research mentorship. Terms of appointment are 4 years.

If you are interested in being considered, please forward your resume or curriculum vitae electronically to research@nypta.org. Further, feel free to contact a current member of the committee if you have any questions about service on the Research Committee.

Ayse Ozcan Edeer PT, MS, PhD (Co-chair) ayse.edeer@dc.edu Andrew Ray PT, PhD (Co-chair) andrew.ray@roswellpark.org Lisa Muratori PT, EdD lisa.muratori@stonybrook.edu Jaya Rachwani PT, MSPT, MS, PhD jaya.rachwani@hunter.cuny.edu

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Member Spotlight: Jael McCants PT, DPT Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Self-Employed

How Long have you been a member of NYPTA? Four years.

What do you enjoy most about NYPTA? Most recently, I worked on the NYPTA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) taskforce where we collaboratively created and passed motions around renaming and updating the roles and responsibilities of the NYPTA DEI committee (formally the Minority Affairs Committee). Though there is much work to be done, this experience left me energized and hopeful for positive change.

Tell us a little about your background, and how your path led you to where you are in your career today.

I am an empathy-driven practitioner, constantly exploring the ways our social identities matter in therapeutic alliance, patient safety, and beyond. As a queer Black woman, I am passionate about the healing of folks commonly discriminated against in healthcare settings. I am committed to health equity for people of color, the LGBTQIA+ community, and the hypermarginalized. Before becoming a physical therapist, I worked in the music industry where I saw a need for improvements in workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion. This started my journey as a DEI educator and consultant.

As healthcare providers, our abilities to effectively serve society rely on learning to better communicate and collaborate across our differences. In the wake of countless Black bodies lost to police violence and in the midst of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, recent events highlight the devastating health and social inequities we face as a country. It is my hope that by challenging the diversity, equity, and inclusivity of physical therapy spaces, we can create environments where marginalized people can come up for air and, most importantly, heal. I believe in the power of education to drive social change and see this work as central to my role in the profession.

I received my bachelor of arts from Oberlin College where I studied biology and modern dance, a combination people found odd and surprising. For me, it made perfect sense; I envisioned a career in physical therapy as a beautiful hybrid of my passions and studies. After working in the music industry for several years, I found that conversations about music were never far from dance; that at my core, it was movement that inspired me. I received my doctorate of physical therapy from New York University, continuing a life dedicated to movement.

What’s the most rewarding part about your work and what are some challenges?

The most rewarding part of DEI consulting is seeing people’s bravery and willingness to lean into conversations around identity. There are many challenges in this work, and talking about racism is challenging! In my experience, I often leave conversations around identity feeling like I didn’t express myself adequately, or that I missed an opportunity to say the most important thing on my mind. It can be challenging to expect and accept a lack of closure.

What is a typical day like for you?

To be honest, I haven’t felt a normal day since February 2020.

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Member Spotlight: Jael McCants PT, DPT Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Self-Employed

Who is one of your role models and why?

Of all the teachers and professors, I had in my academic experience, Dr. Ericka Merriwether, Assistant Professor in the NYU Department of Physical Therapy, was the first and only Black woman to contribute to my formal education. Words cannot describe how meaningful it was for me to learn from someone who shares these important aspects of my identity. I say with confidence that representation matters in the classroom and clinic. Dr. Merriwether’s research focuses on chronic pain in adult bariatric populations, including a line of research that explores relationships between chronic pain and racial discrimination in adults with obesity. In the classroom setting, Dr. Merriwether approaches topics like disparity, race, and gender with compassion and thoughtfulness. There is nothing more powerful in lightening the load of Imposter Syndrome than seeing someone who looks like you achieve such success in your field. I hope to inspire other black women in the ways she has inspired me.

What's the most important trend you see today?

In response to worldwide anti-racism protests following the murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor, and other Black lives lost to police brutality and racism in 2020 alone, many medical and educational institutions have taken a stance against racism, declaring that Black Lives Matter. Though acknowledging and denouncing racism is an important first step, the learning and unlearning required to practice anti-racist medicine requires lifelong commitment.

In an article entitled, “Moving towards anti-racist praxis in medicine,” by Crear-Perry et al., the authors state, “Being anti-racist necessitates that institutions challenge structural racism and other intersecting oppressive systems—eg, ableism, classism, ethnocentrism, homophobia, sexism, transphobia—by shifting power—eg, funding and other critical resources, policies, processes, leadership, culture—so that marginalized and minoritized peoples can live healthily and thrive.”

What advice would you give NYPTA members who are new to the profession and want to make a difference?

In the words of my dear friend Ruby-Beth Buitekant, Lawyer and Organizer, “If you work, your work has racial implications. If you work in any job where you have clients, you can do so in an anti-racist way. You are probably NOT already doing so. It’s hard. It’s a ton of work every single day...Now seems like a good time to start. Seek out workshops about racism, go to those panels at the conferences. If those panels don’t exist in your field, the internet does...Google: ‘[My industry] + racism.’”

How do you make time to volunteer and be active in groups you're involved with?

Again, ask me this when 2020 is over and we have made it through the COVID-19 pandemic.

What else would you like your fellow NYPTA members to know about you?

I am from Madison, Wisconsin. I am one of seven kids. I have a twin brother. I am a Capricorn. I am an orthopedic physical therapist practicing in Brooklyn, New York. My favorite bone is the clavicle, my favorite muscle is the Gluteus Medius, and my favorite trigger point is the subscapularis.

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NYPTA PT AWARD OF THE YEAR!

Are you Building a community that advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society?

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Here is an opportunity for a recipient of PT services to nominate their favorite PT for a newly created award "PT of the Year". In 2019, the Board of Directors approved the award to give those whose lives have been transformed by a Physical Therapist an opportunity to acknowledge that therapist to colleagues and fellow NYPTA members.

An honor indeed.

How do we get the word out to your patients/clients? Here is a flyer you can post in your office, place of work, or even hand out to patients/ clients.

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CALL FOR POSTER AND PLATFORM ABSTRACTS FOR THE 2021 NYPTA VIRTUAL CONFERENCE October, 2021 ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: APRIL 12, 2021 AT 12 MIDNIGHT Submission Procedure: – Each abstract should be submitted as an email attachment to research@nypta.org.

– The attached abstract should be a Microsoft Word document. The title of the file should include the last name of the primary author, preferred presentation format, and the conference year (i.e. Smith_Poster_2013.doc).

– Late submissions will not be accepted.

Submission Content: – At the beginning of the abstract document, please include the following information:  Presenter Contact Information: name, email address, phone number  Title, Authors, and Affiliations  Category of Abstract: Clinical Research, Basic Science Research, Case Report  Presentation Preference (Poster or Platform), and whether or not you would be willing to present in an alternate format (i.e. Poster if your preference was Platform).

– For Clinical Research or Basic Science Research, the body of the abstract should include each of the following sections:  Background & Purpose, Research Design, Research Methods, Results, Conclusion, and Relevance to Physical Therapy – For Case Reports, the body of the abstract should include each of the following sections:  Background & Purpose, Case Description, Examination & Diagnosis, Intervention, Outcomes, Discussion, and Relevance to Physical Therapy – The number of characters in the body of each abstract should not exceed 3,125 including spaces (Title, Author, and Affiliations, Category, and Presentation Preference are NOT included in the character count).

Review Process: – Abstracts will be reviewed by the Research Committee without knowledge of authorship or affiliations. Members of the committee will evaluate all abstracts on the basis of scientific and clinical merit.

– The Presenter for the abstract submission will be notified about the status of their abstract at the Presenter Contact email address provided.

– Accepted posters will have to be recorded and they will be placed on the NYPTA website for views throughout the month.

The student research abstract submissions are highly encouraged.

To obtain additional information about abstract submission, please contact a chairperson of the Research Committee (Ayse Ozcan Edeer, PT, PhD: ayse.edeer@dc.edu or Andrew Ray, PT, PhD: Andrew.Ray@RosewellPark.org.

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Fall 2020 NYPTA Board of Director's Report

The Fall Board of Directors Meeting was held on November 6 and 7, 2020. Below is a summary of the motions approved and some discussion topics. Please refer to the Fall BOD draft minutes on the website for more detail.

The following Motions were presented and approved: • To approve the NYPTA 2021 Proposed Budget.

• To amend the NYPTA Policy Manual to insert the due date of the student special interest group (SSIG) budget to December 1st for the following year’s SSIG activities.

• To approve the Centennial Scholar's Capstone Projects as presented by the two Centennial Scholars.

• To rename the Minority Affairs Committee to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. Members will be appointed as determined by the EC following the approval of the updated roles and responsibilities for this committee developed by the Minority Affairs Committee Revision Task Force.

• To establish that the general purpose of the NYPTA Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is to ensure that the Chapter recognizes that differences in age, race, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, physical ability, thinking style and background are critical to the Chapter’s future and the physical therapy profession. In order for the committee to successfully achieve this wide-ranging goal, four pillars have been identified: Education/ Training, Identification, Membership and Community.

• To establish the size and recommended roles/experience of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee of the NYPTA. This committee will include 9 - 10 NYPTA members who represent a variety of professional backgrounds, personal experiences, and who represent diverse perspectives.

• To amend the charge of the Centennial Scholars Selection Task Force to act as the official Chapter point of contact for the Chapter’s Centennial Scholars and to provide guidance and feedback on the capstone projects.

In addition, the feasibility of transitioning the task force to a Special Committee overseeing Chapter initiatives focused on member engagement will be explored.

• To formally approve the Public Policy Priorities for 2021 at the Winter Board of Directors Meeting.

Generative discussion: • Marketing & Engagement provided an update from APTA on Founder's Day. • Program Committee Chair reported that NYPTA will host a virtual conference in 2021 and will use the Zoom platform. Suggestions were made to offer programs on varying days with varying lengths of seminars. A Keynote Speaker will potentially be included at the end of the conference. The Program Committee is collaborating with the Research Committee to discuss options of including poster/research presentations at the virtual conference.

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Fall 2020 NYPTA Board of Director's Report (Continued)

• Discussed the need for District PTA Liaisons to the PTA Committee and asked the Districts for assistance.

PTA Caucus Representative identified the importance of engaging PTAs and improving their participation at Delegate Assembly.

• 2021 Public Policy Priorities - Public Policy Committee Chair discussed the recent survey on public policy priorities. The survey indicates unrestricted direct access and patient access were both still high priorities. The PTA Committee discussed the importance of bringing the PTA licensure legislation forward and offered the assistance of the PTA Committee.

• NYS credentialing process of foreign-trained PTs is complicated and lengthy. APTA is working toward a more equitable process.

• The Spring BOD and Delegate Assembly will be held in the spring for officer elections and bylaw amendments. A separate meeting will likely be held in the summer to discuss APTA Packet 1 President notified the Board that the APTA Board Liaison Program has changed. The program has been modified and APTA BOD/Staff when requested will assign the appropriate person who has the best skill set to assist the Component.

• Of concern is PT/PTA employment. In addition, there is a concern of employment opportunities for new graduates. Discussed ideas for assisting colleagues that continue to be unemployed. Discussed whether NYS Delegates to the HOD should meet monthly to keep updated on issues. Chief Delegate is in favor of a monthly meeting with delegates and alternates.

• President reminded everyone that the Winter BOD meeting will be held on Saturday, January 23rd.

The meeting concluded with Good and Welfare with special thanks to the Treasurer and Finance Committee for their excellent work. Thank you to the Board for their continuous work and engagement and special thanks to the Centennial Scholars, the APTA Student Core Ambassador and the new SSIG President for attending the meeting.

Respectfully Submitted by: Debra Engel PT, DPT, MS NYPTA Board Secretary

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AWARDS COMMITTEE SEEKS NOMINATIONS Any Chapter member or district may submit nominations. It is important that all nominations be well supported with information about the nominees’ activities that indicate their appropriateness for the award.

in one of the following capacities: as a member of the Chapter Board of Directors, as a task force or committee Chairperson, or by committing time and resources to the Chapter and the profession.

To be considered valid, all nominations must be submitted on the official form by March 15, 2021. Multiple entries may be submitted.

5. Doreen Frank Legislative Award. The nominee shall have demonstrated consistent, outstanding participation in the legislative arena by promoting initiatives that preserve, protect and advance the practice of physical therapy in NYS.

The following is a list of descriptions of NYPTA awards: 1. Dr. Marilyn Moffat Distinguished Service Award. This award recognizes an NYPTA member who has made an outstanding contribution to physical therapy. The recipient will have demonstrated consistent service to the development of the physical therapy profession, beyond that which is inherent in being a member of the profession. This commitment of service is demonstrated by contributions to the profession in the following areas: 1. The profession of physical therapy in any of the following areas: a. Education. The recipient has fostered the development of quality learning experiences that promote sustaining and improving the physical therapy profession, including teaching in areas such as academic, in-service or continuing education; development and implementation of teaching methods; administration of a PT program. b. Clinical research. The recipient has initiated or participated in laboratory and/or clinical research that has promoted the development of the physical therapy profession and has published or disseminated the results of such research. c. Service. The recipient has demonstrated service to the profession in patient care, consultation, administration or education as a liaison to other health care organizations and/or committees.

2. The APTA or its components: The recipient has promoted the organization and its goals.

3. Community: The recipient has demonstrated involvement in organizations such as service organizations; local, state or federal government in an elected or voluntary capacity.

2. NYPTA Lifetime Ser vice Award. The recipient shall have demonstrated a commitment to the profession of physical therapy by serving NYPTA: 1. Throughout their physical therapy career on an ongoing, consistent basis.

2. Through service primarily to the Chapter in any elected or appointed capacity but may also include District or National activities.

3. By providing contributions that are worthy of mention and which will be judged on the basis of results and not merely the duration or continuity of that service.

3 . Le s l i e J. Wo o d O u t s t a n d i n g S e r v i ce to C h a p te r Aw a rd.

The recipient will have made outstanding contributions to the New York Chapter in promoting the organization and its goals.

4. Merit Award. The recipient will have made meritorious contributions

Chapter Award General Criteria: 1. Candidates must be members in good standing of the APTA and may be nominated by any member of the New York Chapter. However, candidates for the New York Chapter Appreciation Award need not be APTA members.

2. Nominations must be submitted on the official form found on the next page.

3. Unsupported nominations will not be considered.

4. A committee appointed by the Board of Directors will consider all nominations and choose recipients.

5. Recipients of the Dr. Marilyn Moffat Distinguished Service, New York Chapter Appreciation, Public Relations and Merit Awards will be notified two weeks prior to the Delegate Assembly to ensure their presence during the presentation of awards.

6. All awards will not necessarily be presented each year.

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Activities shall include the following: a) attendance at Lobby Day b) interaction with legislators re: current legislative issues c) promotion of and participation in PAC activities d) involvement in legislative activities on a district and/or chapter level.

6. Tracy Sawyer Public Relations Award. The recipient will have fostered public awareness of the profession of physical therapy through utilization of the media, community activities, special events or promotion of PT Month, etc. Nominations may be submitted for Districts, individuals, facilities or schools, and must be substantiated by written information, photographs, brochures/printed materials or copies of articles, etc.

Activities of Chapter committees are not eligible for consideration.

7. New York Chapter Appreciation Award. This award is not limited to physical therapists or APTA members. The individual will have fostered the ideas and/or ethics of physical therapy through service to the New York Chapter or the profession.

8. Outstanding Ser vice to District Award. The recipient will have made outstanding contributions to a district.

9. Leadership Development Award. Recipients of this award should exemplify the spirit of leadership development within the profession through, but not limited to, the following: a) Participation or promotion of mentor/protégée relationships; b) Participation or promotion of attendance at the Leadership Development Workshop, Delegate Assembly, Lobby Day or other association leadership activities; c) Creation and implementation of innovative ideas for developing leaders within the profession; c) Creation and implementation of methods to keep the spirit of leadership alive throughout the professional life cycle.

The following outlines further specifications for this particular award: a) Nominations may be submitted for Districts, individuals, facilities or academic programs; b) Nominees should be Chapter members; in the case of facilities or academic programs, the individual spearheading the effort should be a chapter member; c) Nominations must be substantiated by written information including data collected regarding numbers of individuals affected by the leadership efforts; d) Members of the Chapter Leadership Committee are not eligible for this award while in office.

10. PTA Excellence Award. This award recognizes a PTA who serves as a role model and inspiration to patients/clients, peers and students and strives to achieve optimal potential as a PTA. 11. Golden Goniometer Award. This award is given to an individual or district who creates and/or participates in activities that raises awareness of our profession through events that support: • Fall Prevention Awareness Day (Late September) • National PT Day of Service (Mid-October) • National Physical Therapy Month (October)

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NYPTA Awards Nomination Form All portions of this form must be completed for the nomination to be valid. The form may be photocopied to accommodate multiple entries. Please send this form to the Chapter office: NYPTA / 971 Albany Shaker Road / Latham, NY 12110 Attn: Awards Committee.

• • • Deadline for submitting nominations: March 15, 2021. • • • Please print or type Nominee’s name: _____________________________________________________________________ District: _____________________________________________________________________________ Award:

Dr. Marilyn Moffat Distinguished Service Award NYPTA Lifetime Service Award Leslie J. Wood Outstanding Service to Chapter Award Merit Award Doreen Frank Legislative Award Tracy Sawyer Public Relations Award New York Chapter Appreciation Award Outstanding Service to District Award (only one individual to be submitted by each district)  Leadership Development Award  PTA Excellence Award  Golden Goniometer Award        

Association activities: These include elected or appointed positions at the national, chapter and/or district levels, and involvement in committees, task forces, etc. Please provide as much information as possible, including dates. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ How do the candidate’s contributions affect eligibility for the award?

Please be specific. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ (For Tracy Sawyer Public Relations Award only) Please describe activity in detail and submit materials as specified in award criteria: ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Nominations submitted by: (individual, committee, board member, district)

____________________________________________________________________________

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News & Announcements UPCOMING NYPTA MONTHLY CE COURSE Decreasing Practice Variability and Improving Efficiency in the Management of Low Back Pain: The Updated Treatment-Based Classification System This course will describe the evolution of the treatment-based classification system for low back pain, with specific focus on the most recently updated version from 2015. The levels of Triage for both first-contact health provider and rehabilitation provider will be outlined, emphasizing clinical decision making to determine the appropriateness for rehabilitation care, based on medical screening for red flags and comorbidities, level of disability, psychosocial risk status, stages of irritability, and pain level. This treatment-based classification system provides a common diagnostic language that may be used for patients with low back pain across the health care system, with the potential for better allocation of resources and more efficient care.

Course Presenter: Kaitlin Kirker, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy Date: Thursday, February 25th, 2021 Time: 7:00 PM -- 9:00 PM Approved CEH's: 2.4 Format: 2-Hour Zoom Webinar Cost: Members: $25.00; Non-Members: $50.00 For more information and to register: https://www.nypta.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1466577&group=

NYPTA dues may be tax deductible Below is the portion of your dues that is not deductible as an ordinary and necessary expense to the extent that APTA and NYPTA engage in Lobbying: The non-deductible portion of your Chapter dues is 8% The non-deductible portion of your National dues is 20%

2021 NYPTA Events Spring BOD Meeting Virtual Friday, April 30, 2021 Delegate Forum Virtual Friday, April 30, 2021 (Evening) Delegate Assembly Virtual Saturday, May 1, 2021 2021 APTA Events Combined Sections Meeting Virtual February 1-28, 2021 Centennial Gala Weekend Washington, DC September 10-14, 2021 House of Delegates Washington, DC September 11-12, 2021

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