American Physical Therapy Association of New Jersey
● President's Message ● Vice President's Message ● 2016 Student Conclave ● Executive Director's Message ● 2016 Spring Conference ● Delegate & Director Updates ● PT PLAN ● Membership Application
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Spring 2016
The Jersey Jargon is a private publication of the American Physical Therapy Association of New Jersey and is published twice a year to provide members with timely and pertinent information concerning the practice of physical therapy. Certain articles and letters printed express the views of the author only and are not necessarily the policy of the Association. All materials submitted are subject to editorial review. All advertisements are accepted on the basis of conformance with the ethical standards of the American Physical Therapy Association. The Association has not verified the representations made in advertisements and should not be deemed to have endorsed any advertisers. All materials or ads should be submitted to the Jargon Editor in care of the APTANJ office:
American Physical Therapy Association of New Jersey 1100 US Highway 130, Suite 3 Robbinsville, NJ 08691-1108 Phone: (609) 208-0200 • Fax: (609) 208-1000 www.APTANJ.org
Council of Directors
Email: info@APTANJ.org President* ................................................... Mike Eisenhart, PT Vice President*............................................ Dana Cartin, PT Secretary*.................................................... Leslie Marcks, PT Treasurer*................................................... Jeffrey Snyder, PT Chief Delegate............................................ Paul Vidal, PT Director at Large......................................... Barbara Kelly, PT Director at Large......................................... Deb Eisenberg, PT Director at Large......................................... Sue Paparella-Pitzel, PT (*Executive Committee)
Nominating Committee Email: nominate@APTANJ.org
Association Staff: Executive Director Daniel Klim (609) 208-0200 ext. 101 dklim@APTANJ.org
Senior Operations Manager Debbie Sullivan (609) 208-0200 ext. 102 dsullivan@APTANJ.org
Next Chapter Meeting Date: Saturday, May 7, 2016 Crowne Plaza Edison, Edison, NJ
District Meetings The Clinical Utilization of Outcomes Shannon Clifford, Executive Director of School of Physical Therapy • Kean University
Wednesday, February 10 Southern District Meeting • Rutgers University South, Stratford, NJ
Thursday, February 11 Central District Meeting • APTANJ Headquarters, Robbinsville, NJ
Thursday, February 25
Free C for A P E TA NJ Memb ers!
Northern District Meeting • JAG Physical Therapy, West Orange, NJ
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● President's Message
Onward is e M i ke E
On an early 2016 day while looking out the office window into something of a grey landscape on something of a raw-grey day, I sat thinking about what our communities might look like when the societal transformation we’ve charged ourselves to deliver was done; what kind of life our customers might lead when our promise to optimize human movement was upheld. I thought about the effort it would take to deliver it and whether we, the Physical Therapy profession, have what it takes to not only ignite a passion for healthy movement in those we serve but continue to fan the flames until it’s burning hot enough to spread.
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On the one hand, it was an amazing image, of healthier and happier people, able to do that much more because they hurt that much less. However on the other hand, it was nothing short of daunting, because it would quite literally require us to make an exponential impact on our customers, where the outcomes we deliver and interactions we have so deeply inspire that our message and approach has a contagious spread. re
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Daunting ≠ Impossible. Although I might be a touch bias having spent most of my life here, there is not another place in the country that I’d want to be when facing a daunting, but not impossible challenge. In classic Jersey fashion, we glanced at the challenge and then back at our resources… and then said we were going to go for it. We reiterated that we believe it is possible for optimized movement to transform society and that NJ was not afraid to lead. So where are we at? In the “plus” column: 8 • Along with a group of highly engaged members our leaders authored a 2 year plan that would build the platform needed for our members to transform their communities and the profession as needed. • With the assist of the finance committee our leaders approved a budget that not only covered the bases but found the funds needed to invest in the initiatives that would get the job done. • In the background, APTANJ staff along with consultants and subject matter experts, were able to ensure that certain payment changes, which would have significantly impacted our members were avoided for 2016. • APTANJ members have continued to engage and volunteer on teams allowing us to advance on more fronts • Non-member PTs and PTAs have begun to play a greater role, donating to the PT Plan (our advocacy fund) and attending APTANJ sponsored courses • We have a full slate of nominated future leaders who are ready to put their energy and effort into helping us achieve our goals • Students have continued to engage with the association in order to play a greater role including a very successful advocacy dinner at Rutgers North that I was fortunate to attend and a solid student conclave at Kean University.
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• And most recently, on the first Saturday of the New Year, concurrent with the student conclave, a diverse and passionate group of members came together as leaders to roll up their sleeves and get the ball rolling; not deterred by the challenge, but energized by the vision. In the “minus” column: 3 • Despite an outpouring of support, including hundreds of emails by so many APTANJ members, non-member PT/PTAs as well as the public at large, the PT scope of practice bill we supported was effectively stalled in committee on the Senate side in 2015. To build the political momentum required to get it passed in 2016 we will need to replenish the PT Plan • Despite very strong data that shows early-PT delivers strong outcomes AND lowers total cost per episode for movement related disorders, getting PT first is still not the choice being made by the vast majority of people seeking diagnosis and care in New Jersey. • Despite piles and piles of evidence that movement in the right dosage (the foundation of our profession) prevents, halts and even CURES disease, we are not the undisputed professionals of choice for those looking to achieve these goals Continued on page 4
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decided to join, especially those who’s employers will fund part or all of their membership as benefit, our profession would have the size and depth to be “at the table” where some of the most critical decisions for the future of healthcare are being decided everyday…..tables that we do not currently have a seat at.
So where from here? Clearly, we have much to celebrate. We have a strong and growing list in the plus column and the number of passionate, highly engaged members is growing. However equally as clearly, we are not there yet. We have important items in the minus column that leave us with lots of work to do, plenty of battles left to win and big mountains yet to climb if we are going to deliver on our promise to our communities and our clients. It could not be more clear that if we are to succeed we will need every single member of the profession investing in it to whatever extent they can. For APTANJ members that could mean joining one of the working teams or stepping into some other leadership role and putting some of your expertise or experiences to work – there is room and there are roles for EVERYONE. For non-members it might mean making a small donation to the PT Plan to help fuel our legislative efforts as we work to strengthen and prepare our scope for the next wave of healthcare change – if every PT/PTA gave $13 a year we would be in one of the most well-funded efforts in New Jersey. Finally, if even one out of every three PT/PTAs who is not a member of APTANJ
To every PT/PTA in the State of NJ, please know that on behalf of the leadership of APTANJ that we are proud to serve our great profession. We understand that the current changes in healthcare have made things very volatile and that there is likely more to come. However we also know that simply put our profession has the ability to make a difference and the power to change lives and when we are all working toward the same goals, the power to change the way healthcare is delivered. We are not there yet….but we are going…..I hope you’ll join us. Onward, Mike Eisenhart, PT President, APTANJ
Motivations Inc is an approved sponsor of CE by the New York State Education Dept, Office of the Professionals for PT. Submitted for approval to the New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
110 Hoke’s Practical Applications to Biomechanics of the Foot and Ankle Brian Hoke, DPT, SCS May 7-8, 2016 Brooklyn, NY
206 Innovative Stroke and Neurological Rehab Treatment Approaches J.J. Mowder-Tinney PT, PhD, NCS March 5, 2015 Jersey City, NJ
147 Evaluation and Management of the Lumbar/SIJ/Hip Complex Brian T. Swanson, PT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT October 1-2, 2016 Brooklyn, NY
324 Vestibular Rehabilitation for Children Rose Marie Rine, P.T., Ph.D September 10-11, 2016 Livingston, NJ
179 MEEKS OSTEOPOROSIS: A Comprehensive Treatment Strategy Level 1 Frank J. Ciuba, DPT MS March 19-20, 2016 Brooklyn, NY
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● Vice President's Message
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In 2011 I received an email from then APTANJ president, Brian Mason, with the subject line ‘Off the Bench’. Anyone who knows Brian, knows well that he is a big sports fan, and an even bigger sports ANALOGY fan. We’d have to ask his family just how long he could go without a sports analogy, but as a long time APTANJ colleague, I will tell you it was a rare COD meeting when he could go without “moving the ball down the field”, or finding a job for a “hard charger” or a “rookie”. For me, it is a part of his charm and what drew me back in, even though I had been on that proverbial bench for almost 2 years.
I first got involved in 2001 as the Federal Affairs Liaison, followed by the Director of Government Relations, then the Director of Practice, I thought I had completed my final term in 2010. After serving in multiple roles on the COD, and also at the national level, I had needed a break. As many of you know, I am not practicing Physical Therapy anymore, so I thought, “What can I really bring to the Chapter at this stage of my career?”
Along the way, we revised our chapter bylaws and standing rules creating greater alignment with our new structure and the ever changing needs of membership.
When I followed up on Brian’s email, I learned that he was looking for my help to focus us in on fixing ourselves. We needed a more nimble structure to respond to the evolving needs of our members, payers and regulators, and we wanted greater visibility around the state in various arenas. It is here where my non-PT training and skills would actually be an asset. Looking at where we were as a chapter, outlining long and short term objectives, and charting a path to get us there.
In the fourteen years I have been truly engaged in our chapter activities, I’ve learned much from my many experiences and other APTANJ leaders on the Council. Rich dialogue with PT colleagues and individuals from other professions helped shape my perspective on our profession and the healthcare industry. Legislators and leaders at both the state and federal level quickly taught me how to express my position in a quick 5 minutes, which was sometimes all they could offer. These and other skills helped shape my leadership style and have supported my success both within and outside of the chapter.
To that end, I can look back on the last 5 years with great satisfaction for all that we have accomplished. We revised the structure of our Council leadership, minimizing barriers to progress and creating a structured approach to member engagement. The new annual election process requires electronic voting to foster greater leadership mentorship and training and allows for ever member to vote for our leaders, regardless of their ability to attend a scheduled meeting.
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Much has changed, and I am humbled by the great things we have achieved. We are not the same old APTANJ of year’s past, and have realized much success with the support of our membership, a strong consulting team and a dynamic new Executive Director who joined us in 2013.
It is through giving service to my profession that I have gained so much professionally and personally. I’m going back to the bench now, but we have a strong team on the field and we are developing the interests of others to come in off the sidelines to join us on our journey. It is surely a marathon with no finish line, but that is what keeps it interesting, isn’t it?
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● Chief Delegate & Council of Directors Updates APTANJ Treasurer’s Report
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In the chart below, you’ll see that our 2015 actual expenses essentially match our budget for the year. Related to revenue production, two of several issues of focus for APTANJ’s COD in 2015 were to expand educational programming for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants and to grow our membership. Well-received programming results in increased participation has an added Chapter benefit of greater non-dues revenue. You’ll notice from the chart below that not only did non-dues revenue meet its budgeted amount for 2015, but it was exceeded by $22,345 or 19.1%. This comes from the dedication of both our Chapter staff and the increasing efforts of re ,T er d y J ef fre y S n our growing Programming Committee, led by Sangita Verma. This committee has an aggressive agenda before it to complete a multiyear calendar of advance scheduled programming for Fall & Spring Conferences plus maintain a monthly calendar of smaller programming located either in the Chapter office or throughout the State. Further, membership has requested the option of longer and “big hitter” programming from the likes of Dr. Shirley Sahrmann. Given the success of that first attempt, the Programming Committee is planning more of the same for 2016 and forward. The other area of revenue production is in membership dues. While we’ve had a steady trend of membership growth in recent years, that essentially leveled off this year, though dues revenue dropped. The reason dues revenue dropped while membership was essentially the same appears to be from the replacement of older/retired members by recent graduates that are participating in APTAs reduced dues incentive in the first few years of their careers known as APTA’s Career Starter Dues program. This is a small and temporary price to pay to stimulate Association involvement in the next generation of our profession’s leaders. Meanwhile, the COD, membership committee and Dan Klim will continue efforts toward growing membership. Our Chapter needs not only the financial support of additional members, but their professional support and talents on Chapter goals and activities.
2015 Year-End Budget vs. Actual with 2013 - 2015 Comparisons Total Revenue
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$351,656
Non-Dues Revenue $98,712
Total Net Expenses Revenue $349,838
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Vanguard Reserve Account APTANJ has an investment portfolio that is maintained to provide for the financial safeguard of our Chapter. No draws 2531 that 2516 have been required on the account since its inception. The APTA Treasurer’s Reference policy recommends we keep 2507 2472 2462 2459 such reserves in the amount of 40-55% of our operating budget unforeseen expenses or disruptions in revenue. At 2439to handle 2428 2425 2413 the end of 2015 our reserve account had a value of $416,478. That balance represents 103% of our approved 2016 budget, indicating very healthy reserve funds for APTANJ.
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● Chief Delegate & Council of Directors Updates APTANJ Secretary’s Report 2015 It has been my privilege to serve as the Secretary for the APTANJ for the past 3.5 years. It has been an exceptionally great time to be involved in the APTANJ! Strategic planning began in earnest this spring. I am extremely proud to be the COD lead for the Advocacy Team.
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As Secretary, I continue to take minutes at every monthly meeting (face to face and conference calls) of the COD for APTANJ. In addition, I have taken minutes for special meetings of the COD, such as Strategic Planning, Bylaws and Standing Rules, Budget Review, and Finance Committee. ec ,S Minutes from these meetings are produced in real-time using Google Docs and returned to the ks c r L e sli e M a COD for review at the conclusion of the meeting. This had allowed for better recall of action plans and has enabled the COD to move forward immediately with strategic planning objectives. Meetings are organized to address specific strategic planning initiatives. In my role of Secretary, I strive to encourage and enhance communication between the COD, the membership, and the community.
As the COD lead for the Advocacy Team (as part of strategic planning) I am very privileged to lead this dynamic and energetic group of physical therapists: Paul Vidal, Barbara Behrens, Barbara Vees, Craig Bowen, Lauren Sacco, Peter Caliero, Jennifer Parmer, Megan Valenzano, Ashley O’Brien, and Marc Suznovich. During strategic planning, we identified 3 areas where the APTANJ needs to focus; on the profession of physical therapy, on the members, and within the community. Advocacy is part of the focus on the profession of physical therapy. The goal of Advocacy is to “advance the value of physical therapy for all stakeholders”. The Objective for this goal is to “encourage a culture of professional advocacy and actively support the efforts of APTANJ members to elevate the profession”. The team identified 13 tasks that we felt will help us to meet the stated objective to elevate the profession of physical therapy. During a face-to-face strategic planning work group on 1-2-16, we were able to prioritize the list based on tasks that we felt were the most significant, as well as tasks which we felt could be accomplished during one year. Immediately, we identified that social media and technology was our first priority. We have established a task force to look at what the needs of our members are, in the area of social media and technology. This task force is headed by Craig Bowen. Other tasks that we have selected to work on immediately are as follows: • Age Well Campaign • "You Can Be Me" campaign in NJ high schools to encourage students to pursue education to become Physical Therapist Assistants and Physical Therapists • Advocacy Course for physical therapists • Student liaison program in each PT/PTA school between APTANJ and a student representative for better dissemination of information going both ways • Promotion of the ideal “PT First”: determine underserved and under-represented audiences of physical therapy within the communities, so that we get the word out that PT is not just for injuries or sports or car accidents. PT is also for wellness and prevention, for babies and for geriatrics. PT is involved in the lives of all New Jerseyans for many reasons. • List of content experts: Identify those PTs/PTAs in the state that are willing to serve as mentors, those who are able to provide the COD with information about various clinical aspects of the physical therapy profession, and those who are skilled and knowledgeable to speak about various topics in physical therapy. As previously stated, it’s a great time to be involved in the APTANJ and a rewarding feeling to know that we are positively and effectively shaping the future of physical therapy in the state of NJ.
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● Chief Delegate & Council of Directors Updates House of Delegates Update
Allowing the Physical Therapist Assistant a FULL Vote at the Component Chapter Level
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At the 2015 House of Delegates, RC 3-15 Amend: Bylaws of the American Physical Therapy Association to grant components the option of amending their bylaws to provide a full vote for physical therapist assistant e fD el members, was passed by a count eg ate of 271 in favor of adoption, 126 opposed to adoption. This motion was created by the Physical Therapist Assistant Board Work Group (PTABWG). The PTABWG was created to address challenges the PTA Caucus was encountering in trying to achieve its goals. This adopted motion was the result of the recommendations of the PTABWG, which ranked the issue of component level vote as the second most important issue under the topic of inclusiveness of the PTA in the Association. l, C
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So what does this mean for NJ? APTANJ members would have to vote at the Spring meeting to determine if PTAs would have a FULL vote at the component (chapter) level.
● 2016 APTANJ Elections
Motion language is currently being worked on to send to APTA national for their approval (60 days prior to the Spring meeting). Since this involves APTANJ bylaws, this motion would need to be adopted with a 2/3 vote of members voting in the affirmative. Any changes to APTANJ bylaws would take effect 180 days after adoption. In order for a motion to be presented at the Spring meeting, notice to APTANJ members at least 10 days prior to the meeting must be given. To facilitate an efficient motion process that follows parliamentary procedure ultimately leading to a vote, we will be setting up an online forum for members to thoughtfully discuss the pros and cons of granting the PTA a full vote at the component (chapter) level. This forum will be available once we get approval from National and will be well ahead of the 10-day notice requirement. This is an opportunity for members to be involved and have a say in how APTANJ functions and serves its members. We look forward to you being an engaged member and exercising your privilege to vote. Carina Torres, Chair, APTANJ Nominating Committee
APTANJ and its Nominating Committee is excited to present the Spring 2016 slate of candidates. We believe all of the candidates are valuable members of our association that are equipped to lead our members forward. We want to thank all candidates for their continued engagement and positive influence on the association. The Nominating Committee has been focused on an outlined goal identifying, cultivating, and engaging potential leaders to lead within the association, within practice, and within our communities. In order to identify potential leaders we are excited to announce that in collaboration with the Membership Committee, we are working on developing and hosting various engagement opportunities for members. By creating opportunities for networking, engagement, and leadership development we hope to create a pipeline of leaders for the future of APTANJ. Stay tuned for upcoming events!
2016 Election Slate President Elect (2016-2017) Paul Vidal Vice President (2016-2018) Leslie Marcks Marc Suznovich Secretary (2016-2018) Marc Rubenstein Chief Delegate (2016-2018) Megan Gardner 8
House of Delegates (8 positions to be filled) Emily Bessemer Shannon Lenahan Craig Bowen Heather Murray-Miller Dana Edwards Martha Sliwinski Jessica Fulmino Peggy Soucek
Marc Suznovich Karen West Megan Valenzano
Nominating Committee Carina Torres (Northern) Connie McAvaddy (Southern)
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● 2016 Student Conclave
The APTANJ 2016 Student Conclave was a great success hosting over 80 DPT Students from as far away as Indiana and Vermont. Thanks to all who attended this outstanding event. For the third straight year, APTANJ has developed this program complete with "real-world" knowledge, application and insight from industry experts to help prepare students for life after graduation.
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● Executive Director's Message Membership
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I frequently travel the state providing updates to physical therapists on what the APTANJ is doing to protect and advance physical therapy in New Jersey. I speak with members and nonmembers (I try not to differentiate between the two) and ask that all physical therapists in New Jersey support the Association in one way or another; especially since there is no other group looking out for the well-being of the profession at the state level.
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Sometimes, my message resonates. Many PTs and PTAs understand that the Association works hard at being an advocate, interacts with insurance companies, and educates the public on the importance and ability to see a physical therapist as the first line on the healthcare front for aches and pains.
Other times, my message does not resonate. And sometimes, I do try to encourage non-members to get involved. When I ask for feedback on why someone isn’t a member, I almost undoubtedly get one of what I call the “big three” responses: • It costs too much. • The APTANJ does not represent my interests. • I am thinking about becoming a member…I just haven’t done it yet. So, I’d like to address the “big three” in hopes of shedding some light on these non-member responses:
It costs too much I have been working with professional and trade associations since 1998 and in every one there have been professionals who say “It costs too much”. I am a firm believer that in most cases, the membership does not cost too much, but rather the individual doesn’t see the value. Take the APTANJ’s dues…the $145 state membership dues amount have not increased since 2000. Yes, you read that correctly…since the turn of the century. APTANJ’s membership dues has remained constant for the past 16 years, while all other costs have increased. In fact, national & state dues combined ($440) averages out to about $1.20/ day. Many of us spend more than that on coffee, but are unwilling to make the same investment in our profession or career.
The Association does not represent my interests. The APTANJ does its best to proactively work towards making New Jersey a great place to be a physical therapist. We spend countless hours and energy on advancing legislation, meeting with insurance companies, addressing individual member issues through legal resources or our payer relations specialist and enhancing the membership experience by creating value, through educational offerings, informational forums and networking opportunities. If your particular interests are not being met, please let us know how you feel the APTANJ can help meet them. If you have not already done so, take a moment to complete our brief online survey for members and nonmembers, referenced in COD member, Deb Eisenberg’s article on page 13. This is a great first step in getting your interests represented.
I am thinking about becoming a member…I just haven’t done it yet. If you’re thinking about becoming a member, like the commercial says, “Just do it”. APTANJ membership has so much to offer and I encourage you to leverage the resources available to you. Often times, individuals do not see the benefit of membership because they do not leverage it. One of the first and very important aspects of membership is buying into the full support of the association. It may seem like an intangible benefit, but when you are facing a threat to your professional career, the support, or lack thereof, of your professional association can make or break you. There is strength in numbers and the stronger we are as an association, the louder our voice is in Trenton to help move the PT profession forward in New Jersey. Membership also gives you direct access to the most current research and articles and discounted (and sometimes free) registration for educational programs offered here in New Jersey and nationally, through the APTA. Don’t let one of the “big three” be your reason for not joining in 2016. “Just do it”. I’m happy to discuss this further with any of you, so please feel free to call the office at 609.208.0200 or email me at info@ aptanj.org. I always enjoy a good conversation. 10
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SAVE THE DATE SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2016
2016 APTANJ Spring Conference Crowne Plaza Edison • Edison, NJ
APTANJ 5k To Benefit the NJ National Guard Child & Youth Program
Saturday, Apr 9, 2016 10:00 AM • Sea Girt, NJ National Guard Training Center In recognition of "Month of the Military Child," the APTANJ will host its second 5k family-oriented walk/run to support the New Jersey National Guard Child & Youth Program. The New Jersey National Guard Youth Program provides support and resources that youth need to deal with the separation from a parent, child care issues, difficulties with school and many other problems.
Register at:
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2016 APTANJ Spring Conference Edison Crowne Plaza • Edison, NJ Saturday, May 7, 2016 TENTATIVE AGENDA* Time
Event
7:00 am – 8:30 am
Registration & Breakfast
8:30 am
APTA House of Delegates – Northeast Caucus Meeting
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8:30 am – 1:00 pm
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Combining Intervention, Documentation and Regulation to Assist in Successful Aging: Maintenance Care for the Older Adult Speakers: Megan Valenzano PT, DPT, GCS & William Dieter, PT, DPT, GCS, Fox Rehab
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Integrating Yogic Principles into a Physical Therapy Plan of Care 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Speakers: Lori Zucker, PT, MS, DPT and Ellen Anderson, PT, PhD, GCS, Rutgers University, School of Health Related Professions
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Prosthetic Evaluation and Analysis for Advance Lower Extremity Componentry 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Speaker: Carey A. Glass, CPO, LPO, FAAOP, Director of Clinical Services, AlliedOP
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Evidence-Based Treatment for Congenital Muscular Torticollis 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
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Speaker: Rosemary Peng, PT, MSPT, Clinical Specialist PT, Kessler Institute for Outpatient Rehab
10:30 am – 11:00 am
Coffee Break & Exhibitors
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Lunch & Exhibitors
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
APTANJ Spring Business Meeting PM Workshop: Leadership Course
3:15 pm – 5:15 pm
5:15 pm
Speaker: Kathy Mairella, PT, DPT, MA, Assistant Professor Rutgers University, School of Health Related Professions and current APTA Board member
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6 *Tentative Schedule: Subject to Change
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● Chief Delegate & Council of Directors Updates Director at Large ise Deb E
These last several months as a member of the Council of Directors have been tremendously exciting and rewarding for me. The progression of my 38 years of APTA membership has led me to this ,D role of active involvement in the New Jersey ir e c to r at L arg e chapter and I couldn’t be happier or feel more rewarded! I am immersed in working with the Council as well as with the Nominating and Membership Committees, in fostering an environment within APTANJ to improve the engagement of all physical therapists within our state. Efforts and new strategies are already underway to alter our procedures, meet the needs of more of our members, and improve our member benefits, in order to attract membership from student graduates and those who allowed their membership to lapse, as well as to entice new members from the disengaged licensed PT’s in our state. Further, new strategies are being implemented year round, to court and educate highly engaged members for leadership positions in the association.
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All licensed PT’s! Expect to hear from us! If you are not currently a member of your professional association, APTANJ, you will be contacted! It is vital that you let us know why you do not currently value membership in the only organization that is dedicated to protecting and improving your ability to practice physical therapy! (The link to this survey is included in this Jargon.) If you are currently a member but do not attend many of our Fall or Spring meetings, or our many Northern, Central, or Southern District meetings, or any of Special Interest Group meetings, you will be contacted! Please let us know how we can attract you to attend these events! (The link to this survey is also included in this Jargon.) If you currently attend our valuable events, but are not yet involved in decision making, or task force or committee membership, you will also be contacted! Beg in your ow n jour ney from membership in your professional association to engagement and leadership! Give yourself the opportunity to look back one day on that decision as one of the best decisions you have ever made!
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APTANJ Special Interest Groups Pediatrics The Pediatric Special Interest Group provides an opportunity for physical therapists working with children and developmental disabilities to exchange ideas and concerns ranging from clinical practice, research/evidence, legislation/ regulations, funding/reimbursement, and other topics. The SIG advocates for NJ pediatric PT's and their clients with respect to APTANJ, The APTA Pediatric Section, and the community. APTANJ members who are curious, or wish to become involved, are encouraged to participate. Geriatrics The goal of the geriatric Special Interest Group is to enhance the clinical excellence and value of physical therapy to the geriatric community in New Jersey. We aim to achieve this goal through the development of highly-skilled, collaborative, forward-thinking professionals and enhancing public awareness of physical therapy as a valuable healthcare option for older adults. Women’s Health The Women's Health Special Interest Group is a group of physical therapists who treat or have interest in female and male pelvic floor dysfunction, prenatal and postpartum complications, injuries in female athletes, perimenopause and menopause issues and other changes throughout the lifespan. The group offers meetings, lectures and other networking opportunities and has held programs on topics such as abdominal pain, wellness throughout the female lifespan and male pelvic floor. Oncology The Oncology Special Interest Group is an interdisciplinar y group of oncolog y rehabilitation professionals in both physical therapy and occupational therapy, who come together in a forum-like setting in order to divulge and further their knowledge and promote further education on all levels and stages of oncology rehabilitation.
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The Council has been hard at work, and I have been learning my way through my new position. The Council is a great group of highly motivated individuals working hard on the tasks that we have identified as being important to you, our membership. One of my tasks is to be liaison to the 3 districts, Northern, Central and Southern. I have developed a newsletter called The Council Vine to bring the latest updates from the Council to the District Chairpersons to disseminate at or current legislative and chapter information and happenings to their districts. Our District Leaders B a r b a ct r a K e l l y, D i r e are very busy planning excellent programming, as well as encouraging discussions regarding physical therapy issues in the state as well as National at their quarterly meetings. Please plan to attend a meeting, whether a member or not, to become engaged, see what the Association is up to on your behalf, and earn some CEU’s at the same time! Starting the New Year off right, on January 2, the Council of Directors were so excited to join the NJ Student Conclave at Kean University, and meet some of our future PT’s, and give some background as to how we came into leadership positions, and how students and therapists can be more engaged and involved with their profession. We then moved right into our strategic planning session. What an energy filled day! Thanks to all our volunteer members who came to join us to work towards our mission! As part of our mission, I have recruited a small committee of our members to form Team Access, with the goal of “cultivating and growing demand for PT services while improving access for all.” Team Access has been working with the Advocacy Team as well as other teams. One of our projects we chose is to develop a database of Content Experts. We will be sending a “Call for Content Experts” by email for therapists to volunteer themselves or volunteer others as a resource in a specific area of practice. The Council and the chapter office will be able to then call upon people in their specialty area who would be willing to serve as a mentor, or offer information about their specialty topic, and/or speak to others (e.g. Legislators, groups) about the topic. Please be on the lookout for this email. It will be simple and easy to fill out and return, and it will be a great help to our chapter and members in the future.
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Team access is also developing programs to engage with the community more, which will include having more presence at community events, to promote the many facets of physical therapy available to the community, including wellness and prevention. Team access will also be working with the PR team on branding and promotion of PT through various media outlets.
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â—? PT PLAN Supporters Thank you to the APTANJ members and friends who have supported the PT PLAN in the past year. Your support allows us to continue advocating effectively on behalf of the physical therapy profession in New Jersey. Contributions to the PT PLAN provide APTANJ leaders with opportunities to educate legislators on the importance of physical therapy and the impact it has on New Jerseyans. Benjamin Aguila
Estherose Heyman
Cindy Moore*
Tim Ainslie
Beth Hoffman
Brian Mullins***
Mary Albert
Troy Hofmann*
Heather Murray-Miller***
Terry Andrus
Tyler Horton
Thomas Nolan, Jr.
Cathy Asch*
Judith Hurley*
Carolyn Palma
Justin Bagley
JAG Physical Therapy***
Adeola Popoola
Barbara Behrens*
Mary Louise Jani
Frank Previte*
Michele Beltram
Eric Kahn
Nancy Prickett***
Pam Bigelow-O'Neill
Christine Kamph
Nancy Reger*
David Bertone**
Sandra Kaplan*
Matthew Riordan
Elaine Bukowski
Bella Kavalerchik
Richard Romash*
Mark Butler
Nancy Kirsch**
Marc Rubenstein**
Vincent Buttaci*
Daniel Klim*
Beth Sarfaty
Yuchin Chang**
Mitchell Kosheff
Carol Sheridan*
Sasha Cyrelson
Mary Kovacs
John Skelly
Deborah Eisenberg
Roberta Kramer
Martha Sliwinski
Christopher Eleazar
Rosemarie Lakawicz
Kathleen Smarrito
Anthony Falco
Shannon Lenahan*
Jeffrey Snyder**
Richard Ferraro
Elizabeth Lentz
Margaret Soucek
Jeffrey Flyer*
Kathleen Mairella*
Michelle Strauss
Jennifer Gallo
Jeffrey Mannheimer
Carmelyn Tobin
Megan Gardner*
Michael Manzo**
Barbara Vees
Jennifer Gentile*
Leslie Marcks*
Arthur Veilleux
Alvin Goldman**
Brian Mason***
Paul Vidal**
Cedric Haddad
Constance McAvaddy
Marcia Wholf
Jim Harvey
William Mihalchick
Charlie Weingroff Maureen Wilhelm**
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YOUR PROFESSION, YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Brian Mullins, PT PLAN chair Time and again I hear physical therapists in New Jersey say, “I don’t know what the APTANJ has done for me.” I just shake my head when people say this because it most likely means that they haven’t bothered to look nor have they gotten involved in the profession outside of showing up for work and treating patients. When I decided to become an engaged member and get more involved with APTANJ, I realized that the Association leadership and staff are hard at work on a daily basis educating legislators on what PT is, working with insurance companies on our behalf and keeping outside influences away from the PT profession so that you and I can continue doing what we’ve trained for years to do and do well. So, it’s also not unfamiliar for me to hear PTs say, “Well, APTANJ’s not doing that great a job since they can’t get me better payment rates from the insurance companies.” Herein lies the problem… We as PTs think it is easier just to complain about what isn’t being done rather than effect change. The reality is that the APTANJ is way ahead of where it was in the past and has made a significant impact to protect and advance the PT profession in NJ. But, we need all of the PTs in the state to get involved if we are to be taken seriously by the insurance companies, other professions and in Trenton.
Physical Therapy Professional Legislative Action Network
We can do great things if we all come together regardless of practice setting. It is up to us to influence decision-makers and educate the public on how physical therapy can change lives. So, I’m asking all of you to become members (if you’re not already one) of the APTANJ and support the PT PLAN. I know that most of you won’t do both, but please get involved somehow. In February, the APTANJ turns 65 years old. I’m asking all physical therapists in New Jersey to support the PT PLAN with a $65 contribution in 2016. A $65 contribution from every physical therapist in the state would give us one of the strongest political action committees in the state. If you can’t give $65 all at once, then please consider a monthly autodeduction of $5 or $10. The request is minimal. I encourage all of you to support the profession you love and the state in which you practice. Thank you for your consideration.
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MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS AllAll categories categories of membership of membership areare based based on on education, education, notnot on on licensure. licensure. Both Both national national andand chapter chapter memberships memberships areare required. required. YouYou must must belong belong to the to the chapter chapter of the of the state state in which in which youyou live,live, work, work, or attend or attend school, school, or of or an of an adjacent adjacent state state if more if more active active participation participation is possible. is possible. Membership Membership is effective is effective for for 12 months. 12 months. Corresponding Corresponding dues dues entitle entitle APTA APTA members members to particito participate pate in additional in additional chapters. chapters. These These dues dues areare in addition in addition to your to your 2013 2013 chapter chapter dues. dues. Physical Physical Therapist Therapist Applicant—To Applicant—To qualify, qualify, youyou must must be be a graduate a graduate of aofCAPTE-accredited a CAPTE-accredited PT PT program. program. Exception: Exception: If educated If educated abroad abroad andand living living in the in the United United States, States, submit submit a credentials a credentials evaluation evaluation OROR a license a license from from a U.S. a U.S. jurisdiction jurisdiction thatthat requires requires a credentials a credentials evaluation evaluation prior prior to to licensure. licensure. Visit Visit www.apta.org/eligibility www.apta.org/eligibility for for further further details. details. Physical Physical Therapist Therapist Assistant Assistant Applicant—To Applicant—To qualify, qualify, youyou must must be be a graduate a graduate of aofCAPTEa CAPTEaccredited accredited PTAPTA program. program. Exception: Exception: If educated If educated abroad abroad andand living living in the in the United United States, States, submit submit a credentials a credentials evaluation evaluation OROR a license a license from from a U.S. a U.S. jurisdiction jurisdiction thatthat requires requires a a credentials credentials evaluation evaluation prior prior to licensure. to licensure. Visit Visit www.apta.org/eligibility www.apta.org/eligibility for for further further details. details. Student Student Applicant—To Applicant—To qualify, qualify, youyou must must be be enrolled enrolled in an in an entry-level entry-level PT PT or PTA or PTA program program (full(fullor part-time) or part-time) thatthat is accredited, is accredited, is seeking, is seeking, or has or has been been granted granted candidacy candidacy status status by by thethe Commission Commission on on Accreditation Accreditation in Physical in Physical Therapy Therapy Education Education (CAPTE). (CAPTE). Student Student membership membership includes includes online-only online-only access access to PTJ. to PTJ. PT PT Post-Professional Post-Professional Student Student Applicant—To Applicant—To qualify, qualify, youyou must must submit submit verification verification thatthat youyou areare enrolled enrolled full-time full-time in an in an advanced advanced postprofessional postprofessional program program or APTA-credentialed or APTA-credentialed residency residency or fellowship or fellowship program, program, know know your your anticipated anticipated completion completion date, date, andand meet meet all all of the of the qualifications qualifications for for Physical Physical Therapist Therapist membership membership (see (see above). above). Transition Transition DPT DPT students students areare Submit Submit verification verification of enrollof enrollnotnot eligible eligible for for PT PT Post-Professional Post-Professional student student membership. membership.
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