PTSMC Named a Top Workplace for 10th Straight Year!
OCTOBER 2020
PTSMC TRADITIONS There is a distinct chill in the air these days, and of course the sun is setting earlier every evening, which can only mean one thing autumn is officially upon us. As much as I love summer, I enjoy the change of seasons that living in Connecticut provides. The cool nights for sleeping, leaves changing colors, and getting to throw on your favorite sweaters again are symbolic of this time of year. Autumn also brings on some long-standing traditions at PTSMC. The Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest This year’s famed inter-office competition will welcome new competitors from Danbury, Lock Street in New Haven and Simsbury, totaling 28 pumpkins! As in years past, each office will have the opportunity to enter ONE pumpkin decoration in the contest. The winning pumpkin will be the entry that receives the most votes in our survey and engagements on PTSMC’s Facebook page. Year after year I am amazed at the creativity and competitive nature of PTSMC’s people, though I guess it should come as no surprise that a group filled with such smart, motivated, enthusiastic people would garner so much spirited competition. I hope the energy and enthusiasm continues. Have fun everyone!
The Annual Fall Management Meeting PTSMC’s leadership has a two-day meeting every fall. Traditionally, we have a very long and productive first day followed by a team dinner and team building activities. We typically stay overnight somewhere and wrap up the second day at about 1pm. This meeting is often built around an “80/20” approach, which means that 20% of the time and topics are related to the year that has passed, while 80% is dedicated to looking ahead.
Thanks to employee participation and feedback, PTSMC was named a Top Workplace for the 10th consecutive year. We ranked 5th in the Hartford Courant Region and 12th in the Hearst Region. We’re proud to be on list for 10 years running!
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“Everyone is very knowledgeable and compassionate. They push you but always check to see how the plan is working. I love the team approach - if one PT is out, others can care for you. I like the emailed exercise plan as well.” We are still working out the logistics and content, however the overall goal of making PTSMC better for our people and those we serve remains - Essex The safety concerns we all continue to face has resulted in this year’s meeting going virtual. This is a personal disappointment for me, as I really enjoy spending time with this ever-growing group of leaders in person. I always learn and I always laugh with them.
the same. If you have thoughts or ideas you would like to add to this process, please take some time to talk to your Director or reach out to me personally.
“Everyone at PTSMC Guilford, from the front desk, the aides, to all the therapists, is kind, professional, As always, we are tasked with plotting a course for the following year, and we know that this time around we have a few more potential enthusiastic and excellent at what they challenges than usual to consider. We will continue to adjust and adapt do. My experience there has been PTMSC’s Annual Food Drive to anything that comes our way. wonderful. I truly felt taken care of. My Over the years, through our annual food drive, the generosity of our therapist, John Galer, is wonderful and people and patients has provided thousands of meals to those in need. I am facing this challenge with confidence because of PTSMC’s This year I feel especially passionate about this initiative because I fear twenty-year tradition of growing our people, growing our business, and deserves special recognition for his many people in the communities we serve have faced, and will most importantly, bringing our PTSMC level of care to more and more compassion, knowledge, and patience.” continue to face, some of the most challenging times in memory. people across Connecticut. - Guilford Staff and patients who are fortunate enough to be able to share with others are asked to contribute whatever they can. This year I am setting a company goal of 2,020 items collaboratively collected across PTSMC. Let’s work together to make this the most impactful food drive in our twenty years! See page 9 for 2020 Pumpkin Decorating Contest and Annual Food Drive dates and details.
I have great faith in who we are and what we do. Together we can survive and thrive in 2021 and beyond.
Alan
Welcome to PTSMC Lock Street!
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PTSMC has become the physical therapy provider for Yale Health Plan, the network for all Yale employees and students. The facility on Lock Street in New Haven is run by Danielle Butsch, who has been with PTSMC for two years as a practice liaison and physical therapist at both Middletown and New London.
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Lock Street Employees! Danielle Butsch, Director Christine Hill, Network Coordinator Alex Rosenberg, Physical Therapist Maggie Thomas, Physical Therapist Abraham Abdel-Hack, PT Aide Brandon Isolano, PT Aide Caley Nigro, PT Aide View their pictures in the New Employees section on pages 4-5!
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“Excellent care by the physical therapists, Sam (McMullen) and Dana (Earle), and the aides and front desk staff are fabulous and helpful. They are making everyone comfortable in this difficult COVID time. They all take the time to really help and take care of their clients.” - Southington “My Physical Therapist, Maggie Thomas, is spot on with her diagnosis and treatments. She’s proactive, tries different methods, and works with me until I find relief, then she follows up on my progress. Maggie Thomas has given me a better quality of life....thank you!” - Lock Street “The team here is very proactive in getting the patient back to health. Emily (Hansen) is very knowledgeable in all aspects of physical therapy. She really listens to the patient and then executes a plan. The entire staff is there for you!” - Simsbury