?> Illinois ) Physical \ Therapy Association PT PRIORITY A Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association October, 2000 Volume 16, Number 05 Theme: Transitions Doctoral Education for Physical Therapists A look at the educational and professional implications of the DPT SandraJ. Levi, PhD, PT; ProgramDirector Physical Therapy Education Program College ofAssociatedHealth Professions The University ofIllinois at Chicago At least sixteen programs now offer the DPT, Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and several more are in various stages of development. In Illinois,FinchUniversity/Chicago Medical School alreadyoffers and the University of Illinois is soon to offer DPT professional education. To me the debate about whether or not the profession of physical therapy should be endorsing the DPT as an entry-level degree is "much ado about nothing." The more important discussion among physical therapists should center on the content and quality of physical therapist education. In these Celebrate PT Month future in October Proclamations issued by Governor, Chicago Mayor for observance Illinois Governor George H. Ryan and Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley have both officially pro claimed October 2000 to be Physical Therapy Month. To coincide with PT Month on a national level, the American Physical Therapy Association has offered several ideas designed to help in crease visibility and awareness of physical therapy in your area. Here are some of APTA's suggestions, which have appeared weekly since July in the PT Bulletin Online on the APTA's website; for all the ideas, visit the PT Bulletin Online at www.apta.org. Try a few of these ideas —make PT Month the perfect opportunity to take action for the benefit of your profession! continued onpage18 American PhysicalTherapy Association National Physical Therapy Month few paragraphs, I will outline some of the issues particularly for those who are new to the DPT discussion. What's in a name? Much of DPT discussion con cerns the meaning of a name. For some, DPT is a vision of the professional education to which we aspire; to others it is a reflection of the education we already offer. In APTA documents, DPT is often used in a visionaryway. The APTA vision statement for the year 2020 projects that physical therapists will be Doctors of Physical Therapy. Although this vision does not explicitly statethatallentry- level education will be offered within DPT programs, it providesa clearincentive for DPT professional education to become the standard. In developing the 2020 vision state ment, one of the arguments was that the DPT represents a level of educationassociatedwith autonomous profession als.This level of education may allow physical therapists to achieve provider status under Medicare, a status that is unlikely to be achieved by the physicaltherapyprofession without doctoral professionaleducation. For some physical therapists, the DPT degree recog nizes the depth and breath of physical therapist professional education that we already offer. Currently many profes sional education Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) continued onpage 6 Inside... ^ Fall Conference November 10-12! 5" Your Illinois Legislators: Who and What You Should Know - and Why It Matters ^~ "The Guide" - In Use in Illinois ^ Upcoming Events: CSM, Student Conclave and More
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?> Illinois) Physical\ Therapy
AssociationPT PRIORITY
A Chapter of the AmericanPhysical Therapy Association
October, 2000 Volume 16, Number 05
Theme: Transitions
Doctoral Education for Physical TherapistsA look at the educational and professional implications of the DPTSandraJ. Levi,PhD, PT; ProgramDirectorPhysical Therapy Education ProgramCollegeofAssociatedHealthProfessionsThe University ofIllinois at Chicago
At least sixteen programs now offer the DPT, Doctor ofPhysical Therapy degree and several more are in variousstages ofdevelopment. In Illinois,FinchUniversity/ChicagoMedical School alreadyoffers and the University ofIllinoisis soon to offer DPT professional education. To me thedebate aboutwhether or not the profession of physicaltherapy should be endorsing the DPT as an entry-leveldegreeis "much ado about nothing." The more importantdiscussionamong physical therapistsshould center on thecontent and quality ofphysical therapist education. In these
Celebrate PT Monthfuture in October
Proclamations issued
by Governor, ChicagoMayor for observance
Illinois Governor George H. Ryanand Chicago Mayor Richard M.Daleyhave both officially pro
claimed October 2000 to be
Physical Therapy Month.To coincide with PT Month
on a national level, theAmerican Physical Therapy
Association has offered several ideas designed to help increase visibility and awareness of physical therapy in yourarea. Here are some of APTA's suggestions, which haveappeared weekly since July in the PT Bulletin Online on theAPTA's website; for all the ideas, visit the PT Bulletin Onlineat www.apta.org. Try a few ofthese ideas —make PT Monththe perfect opportunity to take action for the benefit of yourprofession!
continued onpage18
American PhysicalTherapy AssociationNational Physical Therapy Month
few paragraphs, I will outline some ofthe issues particularlyfor those who are new to the DPT discussion.
What's in a name? Much of DPT discussion con
cerns the meaning of a name. For some, DPT is a vision ofthe professional education to which we aspire; to others it isa reflection of the education we already offer. In APTAdocuments, DPT is often used in a visionaryway. TheAPTA vision statement for the year 2020 projects thatphysical therapists will be DoctorsofPhysical Therapy.Although this vision does not explicitly statethatallentry-level educationwill be offered within DPT programs, itprovidesa clear incentive for DPT professional education tobecome the standard. In developing the 2020 vision statement, one of the arguments was that the DPT represents alevel ofeducationassociatedwith autonomous professionals.This level ofeducationmay allow physicaltherapists toachieve provider status under Medicare, a status that isunlikely to be achieved by the physical therapyprofessionwithout doctoral professional education.
Forsome physical therapists, the DPT degree recognizes the depth andbreathofphysical therapist professionaleducation that we already offer. Currently many professional education Master of Physical Therapy(MPT)
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Table of Contents
Article V*&Doctoral Education for Physical Therapists *>6Celebrate Physical Therapy Month in October 1.18President's Message 3IPTA Fall Conference 2000 **5Your Illinois Legislators '"°The Guide—In Use in Illinois 9Student SIG Bulletin 1{M *Bradley University's Health Science Major 12»16APTA Combined Sections Meeting in February 2001 13Member Spotlight j*New MembersNever Say "I Can't" |?In Brief ;IPTA Member Directory 2001 In Production 17Research / Special Interest Posters Sought 18Dateline 19
AdvertisersAdvertiser Owner's Code* PageDoctors Hospital A *DuPage Physical Therapy E 15Elm Street Medical Center F 14Evanston Northwestern Healthcare D ^KSB Hospital D J[|Ola Grimsby Institute Edu 19Physical Therapy Chicago E ^Physiotherapy Associates A 9Rehabilitation Institute ofChicago D 3,13,15Upledger Institute ^u **Wisconsin Physical Therapy Assoc G 8
♦OWNERSHIP OF ADVERTISERA= For-profit corporation; B= Government; C= Non-health care professional investor,D= Non-profit corporation; E= Physical therapist owned; F= Physician owned;G= Other, Edu= Educational ad; S=Supplier; K= Unknown
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President's MessageRichard Rausch, MBA, PT
As I finish my second term asChapter President and reflect on
the past 4 years, the 1999 FallConference is one of the most
memorable events. I have often
heard members comment that "we
need to think outside the box".
This conference proved that wecould do just that. There werenumerous changes from previousyears:
• the October time slot shifted to early November• we relocated to a resort outside the Chicago area• the traditional 3 to 4 topics per program increased to
over 20
• we added a "formal" Awards Dinner and a KeyNote Speaker
Look what happened after we "revolutionized" ourconference:
• over 350 members and non members registered, upfrom 150 in 1998
• over 100 participants attended the Awards Dinner tohonor their peers
• a significant profit was made, the first time in manyyears
Many of the same concepts will be revisited in Galena thisyear. The program is full of great speakers, with BethCoulson as the Key Note Speaker. The Awards Dinner isagain planned and the Saturday night 50's party should be alot of fun. And there's more. This year we have set asidetime and space for existing Special Interest Groups andsome potential Special Interest Groups to meet, to sharesome programming, to conduct business and to recruit newmembership. We are especially excited to have theChicagoland Physical Therapy Directors Forum joining usand bringing Peter Kovacek to speak to their group. Wewill also welcome the Illinois Private Practice Forum to our
conference for the first time. All of the programming isopen to all conference registrants, including the businessmeetings, so check out a Special Interest Group while youare there. With all this activity, our conference is beginningto look and feel like the APTA Combined Sections Meeting.Could we model ourselves after a better conference?
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The reason we succeeded in Galena last year is becausewe met the needs of everyone who attended. We providedgood programming in a fun setting. We will do the samethis year and then some. If we continue on this path withconference planning, our Fall Meeting could become ayearly event that just cannot be missed by any PT or PTAin Illinois. It would be the forum where we go to beeducated, to see our friends, to honor our peers and to havesome fun. We had 350 participants last year. Could wehave over 500 this year? Maybe. The programming is thatgood and so is the setting.
I hope to see you in Galena.
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Please forward your resume with cover letter to: Mary Williamson,Human Resources, 345 E. Supc-
Anthony Delitto, PT, PhD, FAPTAClassification ofLow Back Pain
Pamela Duncan, PT, PhD, FAPTADeveloping Intervention Programsfor Stroke andKey Issues Managing the Aging Population
James H. Gillette, PT, PhD, OCSClinical Imaging for Physical Therapists
Peter Kovacek, PT, MSAProgram Developmentfor Physical Therapists:How to Pick and Build Winners
sponsored by the Chicagoland Physical Therapy Doctors Forum
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IPTA Fall Conference
November 10-12, 2000Eagle Ridge Inn & Resort, Galena, Illinois
Course ProgrammingThis year, IPTA's fall conference boasts four seminar presentations featuring Anthony Delitto, PamelaDuncan, James Gillette and Peter Kovacek! In addition, you can choose from nearly 20 one- andtwo-hour platform presentations covering a variety of topics including clinical applications, research,productivity, documentation, and more. Take this opportunity to gain valuable continuing educationexperience and CEU credit in one location, one weekend!
Special Interest GroupsIf you are interested in becoming more involved as a member of an existing or potential SIG,consider attending any of the various meetings held throughout the weekend. Groups meetinginclude:
Students Special Interest GroupClinical Education Special Interest GroupGeriatrics Special Interest GroupDirectors Forum (all PT Directors invited to discuss fanning a SIG)Private Practice Section
Also, a Town Hall Meeting will be held to offer open discussion about a number of issuespertinent to physical therapy; all attendees are strongly encouraged to participate.
Events
Friday night's Recognition Dinner provides the setting in which IPTA presents its annualawards for excellence. We are proud to have State Representative Elizabeth Coulson, PTpresenting the keynote address.
Saturday will feature a daylong Vendor Exhibit during which our attendants can check out thelatest in equipment and services. A Poster Session focusing on reserach and special interestswill also be on display. After the day's events, kick back and have some fun during the SaturdayNight Social with a 50's theme, snacks, contests and a DJ all evening... join us as we kick offIPTA 50th Anniversary!
For registration, detailed schedule of events and/or more information:S Watch for course brochure with registration forms in your mail.S Visit the IPTA's website at www.ipta.org for an online brochure and new secure
online registration!!/ Contact the Chapter office: (630) 571-1400, (800) 552-IPTA (IL only),
Doctoral Education for Physical Therapistscontinuedfrom page 1
programs require double thenumber of credits requiredby other Master's programson their campuses and atleast as many as otherprofessionalprograms suchas the PharmD degree forpharmacists or the PsyDdegree for counselingpsychologists. When MPTprograms are similar incredits to other Masters
programs, it is often becausecourses are under-credited.
Moreover, when the contentof many MPT programs arecompared to that of thedoctoral degrees awardedfor other professions, theyare determined to be educa
tionally equivalent.Not all professionaleducation programsthat award MPT de
grees are providingdoctoral-level education, butmany may be doing so.
In summary, physicaltherapists value the name ofthe degree that physicaltherapist education programs award as a symbolwithin the profession and tooutside constituencies. The
degree name represents thedepth and breath of education that we believe entry-level physical therapistsshouldacquire in preparationfor entry-level practice.
How do physicaltherapist doctoral education'programs vary? Whenwe talk about doctoral
education for physicaltherapists, three categoriesof degrees emerge: professional education, transitionaleducation and advanced
education. For physicaltherapistprofessional
education, the Doctor ofPhysical Therapy (DPT)degree is the most commonly used degree designation. This type of DPTprogram must be accreditedby CAPTE in order forgraduates to sit for thelicensure exam. Transitional
DPT programs are designedfor those physical therapistswho were trained at the
baccalaureate and master's
levels who wish to gain theknowledge and skills thatwere not a part of theirentry-level programs.Practicing therapists mayhave advanced skills in
many areas, and yet lack
Licensure boards rarelyspecify degree level. Ratherthey require graduation froman accredited physicaltherapist education programand passing of a licensureexamination. Currently-licensed physical therapistswill not need to earn a DPT.
Is the DPT an accredi
tation issue? Currently theDPT is not an accreditation
issue. The Commission on
Physical Therapy Education,(CAPTE) accredits all professional physical therapisteducation programs in theUnited States. Professional
education, sometimes calledentry-leveleducation, refersto the education programrequired for entry into the
professional education programs must be at the doctorallevel will no doubt be consid
ered.
Professional and advanced physical therapisteducation at UIC. The
Department of PhysicalTherapy at the University ofIllinois offers DPT, MS andPhD programs. The DPT isan eight-semester professional education program thatis completed over three yearsincluding two summersemesters. This programincludes 40 weeks ofclinical
education. The first DPT
class of48 students will
matriculate in August 2001.In developing the curriculum,the Department of Physical
Therapy faculty engaged in a multi-yearprocess to design acurriculum that would
meet current and
projected practice needs. Itwas not until after the entire
curriculum was developedthat the faculty named thedegree level. Based on thedepth and breadth of education and upon comparisonswith other professionaleducation programs, thefaculty unanimously decidedthat the DPT was the onlyappropriate degree designation for our new professionaleducation program.
Consult the UIC Department of Physical TherapyWebsite at httpc//www.uic.edu/ahp/pt/ formore information about its
programs. For the DPTprogram you may also callDemetra John, PT, MS at312-996-1505; for MS andPhD programs, contactAllane Storto at 312-996-
7765. fv"
Jj/hen the content ofmany MPT programs are comparedto that ofthe doctoral degrees awarded for other profes-sions,they are determined to be educationally equivalent.
some ofknowledge that isnow considered to be entrylevel. The goal of transitional DPT programs is toassist physical therapists infilling knowledge gaps.Transitional DPT programsare post-professional (asopposed to professional)education, and as such, theyare not reviewed byCAPTE. The third categoryof doctoral degrees earnedby physical therapists areadvanced education de
grees, typically Doctor ofPhilosophy (PhD) that fosterdevelopment ofindependentresearchers.
What does DPT
education mean forcurrently-licensed physical therapists? Licensurefor physical therapists withbaccalaureate and master's
degrees will not change.
profession. Through itscriterion for education,CAPTE assures the publicthat all physical therapistprofessional educationprograms meet certainquality standards. As of2002, CAPTE standardsrequire all physical therapistprofessional educationprograms to be offered at apost-baccalaureate level.Baccalaureate programs willno longer be accredited byCAPTE. CAPTE has one
set of standards for physicaltherapist professionaleducation programs. Thesestandards are uniform for all
programs, and they do notdiffer between Master's and
Doctoral programs. WhenCAPTE next revises
accreditation standards,
whether or not the degreeoffered by physical therapist
PT Priority - October, 2000
Your Illinois LegislatorsWho and what you should know... and why it matters
Hennessey Consulting, Inc. andCindy D. Baldwin, IPTA Executive Director
Spanning the next several issues, this new section will spotlight at least two individuals in the Illinois House orSenate withkey involvement in certain activities or committees.
Elections are fast approaching, and we anticipate upcoming legislative activities that may have a direct bearing on ourprofessional, clinical, educational, and reimbursement practice and interests. The role that legislative committees play inthis process is very important -- they provide a forum for the general public and various professional organizations to offertestimony on a particular bill, thus allowing committee members the opportunity to hear the impact of the bill on a particularpopulation of the state prior to it being heard by the full Senate and/or House.
Please take the time and effort to become acquainted with these issues and individuals. Your awareness is crucial in ourefforts to protect the practice of physical therapy in Illinois.
* Information in this section does NOT indicate the IPTA 's endorsement of any particular candidate.*
State Senator J. Bradley Burzynski, R-35Committee Assignments
Relevance to Physical TherapySenate President Pate Philip appointed Senator Burzynskichairman of the Senate Licensed Activities Committee,which hears legislation dealing with the more than 670,000professionals licensed by the State of Illinois. This committee takes up such issues as the licensing of physicaltherapists.
The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules is abipartisan legislativeoversight committee created by theGeneral Assembly. The purpose of this committee is toensure that the intent of the legislation passed isupheld in state agency rulemaking. Administrativerulemaking authority is often given to agencies in legislationto clarify or work out the details of a particular law. Membership in this committee is apportioned equally between thetwo houses and the two political parties, unlike House andSenatecommitteeswhich are dominated by the politicalparty that holds the majority.
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More about Brad BurzynskiDistrict The 35Ih District includes portions of
DeKalb, Lee, Ogle & Winnebago counties.
Years Served 1993-present1990-93 (State Representative, 76,hDistrict)
Personal A former schoolteacher and Farm Bureau
employee, Senator Burzynski is involvedwith numerous local business organizationsin his district. He has been named Legislator of the Year by such organizations as theIllinois Academy ofPhysician Assistants,the Illinois Optometry Association and theIllinois Nurses Association. He currentlyresides in Sycamore with his wife and twochildren.
Contact Senator BurzynskiDistrict 505 DeKalb Ave, Box 348
Sycamore, IL 60178(815)895-6318 Fax (815) 895-2905
200 S. Wyman, Rockford, IL 61101(815)987-7557
Springfield 121B State Capitol, 62706(217)782-1977
Meet Senator Burzynski Oct 26at the North Central District Meeting!
Details in the Dateline section, page 19.
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State Representative Angelo "Skip" Saviano, R-77More about Skip SavianoDistrict The77"' District includes Elmwood Park.
Years Served 1993-present
Personal A former owner/operatorof a paralegalservice, Representative Saviano has thedistinction of beingoneof the few Republican chairmen in a Democratic-controlledHouse of Representatives. He is a recipient of such awards as the David Award,Italian/American National Union, 1990 andthe Most Effective Legislator, IllinoisPolitics. He currently resides in ElmwoodPark with his wife and two children.
Contact Representative SavianoDistrict 8153 W. Grand Ave., IL
River Grove, IL 60171(708) 453-7547 Fax (708) 453-7594
Springfield 2112-N Stratton Bldg., 62706(217)782-3374 Fax (217) 782-0595
Human Services• Committee of the Whole• Prison Management
Reform
Other Appointments• Council on Aging
Relevance to Physical TherapyAs the chairman of the House Registration and Regulation Committee, it is Representative Saviano's job toconduct hearings on bills affecting licensed professions such as physical therapists, doctors, realtors,insurance agents, and chiropractors.
Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association 2000 Fall Conference
The Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association cordially invites you to attend the 2000 FallConference at the Holiday Inn in Stevens Point, Wl October 19th through the 21st.
Course Offerings Include:
•Shirley Sahrmann, PhD, PT—Movement Impairment Syndromes (Levels I and II)
•Sara Meeks, PT, GCS—Osteoporosis•Elizabeth Forsyth, PhD, PT —Chronic Disease•Jayne Snyder, PT, MA—The Guide Parts III & IV•Helene Fearon, PT—Reimbursement for
Outpatient PT Services•Jeriline Carey, PT—Pediatric Testing and
Interventions
Contact the WPTA Chapter at608/221-9191, fax 608/221-9697 or [email protected] forthe full conference brochure
or further information.
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"The Guide"... In Use in IllinoisNancy Young,PTIPTA Practice Workgroup
What have you done to incorporate the Guide to PhysicalTherapist Practice ("the Guide") into your practice? Doesyour practice include all elements ofpatient/client management leading to optimal outcomes? Do you consider thepractice pattern which best describes that new patient andthen check yourself by reading the selected pattern regardingtheexamination, evaluation,diagnosis, prognosis, interventions planned,and outcomes as they relate to function,satisfaction and secondary prevention?
Maybe not entirely. But those ofus who were members of APTA and practicing PTs and PTAs in November1997 received Part I and Part II ofThe Guide to PhysicalTherapist Practice and so have had three years to getstartedusing the concepts and terminology presented bypanelsof PT experts. Marilyn Moffat, PT, PhD, FAPTAintroducedthis new document by indicating that "APTA hasdeveloped 'the Guide' to help physical therapists analyzetheir patient/client management and describe the scope oftheir practice." There are many uses for "the Guide"including the idea that consistency among therapists wouldenhance accountability and clinical outcomes research.
A survey was submitted to all IPTA districts last springto obtain basic information about the present use of"theGuide." Responses were received from at least 20 different facilities in four districts and most of the physicaltherapistand physical therapist assistant educational programsaroundthe state. Revision ofterminology in documentation is a major step being taken by many practices.Clinically the tests and measures, specific direct interventions, and recommended range ofvisits are considered asthey relateto an individual's appropriate practice pattern.Some practices in Illinois areusing "the Guide" in verycreative ways such as development of required staffcompetencies, revision ofprotocols, pathways and documentation forms, a tool for negotiating with third partypayers, in-service tool for other professional staff, andrevision oflicensure exam questions.
PT and PTA educational programs are incorporating"the Quide" into their curricula. Students are going toclinical experiences with natural use of terms and details ofthe practice patterns that may not have yet been incorporatedinto the facility's usual practice. Clinical instructorsareseeing the need to revise their clinical education programs.
"The Guide," Parts I and II, is available for purchase inprinted or CD-ROM form (contact APTA's Service Centeror website at www.apta.org). Revisions have been made
based on policy changes by the House of Delegates eachyear. Those revisions have been published in PhysicalTherapy and are also available on the APTA web siteunder the Practice Division link. Parts III and IV are under
development to add standardization and specificity to theexaminations and outcomes of the practice patterns.Numerous articles have been published and workshops heldin many states, including Illinois, to encourage physicaltherapists to expand their thinking to use the impairment-based practice patterns.
So the question remains, how are YOU using "theGuide" to enhance your practice? Those of you who havenot yet made revisions in your practice to focus on theimpairment-basedmodel may want some guidanceto helpyou get started.
Several facilities and individuals in Illinois have indicated
their willingness to share information about changes theyhave made to "guidicize" their practices. A list of contactsis available to all members through the Chapter office.Please let the Practice Division know what you have doneand what you can contribute to assist others so we can addyou to the list. Let's make "the Guide" an integral partofthe physical therapy profession in Illinois. :*—
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Student SIG Bulletin
New SSIG CommitteeConvenesKarey Cook, Secretary/PR, SSIG
The first meeting ofthe new SSIG committee was held onSeptember 3,2000. This Chicago-based meeting beganwith formal introductions among the officers Beth Sloat,Chairperson, Tricia Blecka, Special Events Coordiantor, andmyself, Secretary/PR Person Karey Cook. We continuedwith business including planning the student meeting for thefall conference in Galena IL, initial planning for the winter2001 Conclave at Finch University, and discussing thoughtson the spring 2001 conference. Beth, Tricia, and Ieachrelated our strong desire to reach all the students in Illinoison amore personal level and discussed ways to increaseand improve student-IPTA involvement. Ideas for speakersat conclaves and meetings were addressed, with an interestin finding speakers to cover all areas ofstudent interest andpractical topics to be the focus ofthe year.
Please keep your eyes open for information on theseupcoming events that are being coordinated for you! Wehope to see you all in Galena. £v~
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KSB offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefit package including: medical/dental/vision/life/longterm disability insurance, paid days leave, tax shelteredannuities, pension, tuition reimbursement and more! Toapply in strict confidence, please contact:
KSB HospitalHuman Resources Department403 East First Street
Dixon, IL 61021Ph: 815-285-5616Fax: 815-285-5870www.ksbhospital.comEOE
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We believe that without effective, intensive communication and education, rehab is destined to falter or fail. Thisnew specialty clinic serves injured Spanish speakingworkers. Our goal is to provide the highest standard oforthopaedic physical therapy in an understanding and understandable environment.
Call Peter J. McMenamin, ms.pt.0CS: 312-855-1711Or fax resume: 312-855-9208
Terapia Fisica de la Villita is adivision ofPhysical Therapy Chicago, Ltd.
Reach for the Futureat APTA NationalStudent Conclave
Sign up now for APTA's 8th annualNational Student ConclaveOctober27-29 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey,and be part of the largest gatheringofphysical therapist and physicaltherapist assistant Program Direc-tors and their students anywhere!
Interact with your peers from all over the country andattend informational clinical sessions on varying topics.Learn about career opportunities, practice techniques, andavailable work styles, and participate in many social eventsfor students.
For more information, contact Karey Cook at (309)673-5294 or [email protected], or visit theAPTA's website at www.apta.org. ?r-
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* baffle of five $200 scholarships for theCombined Sections Meeting in San Antonio, TX
Well, with the school year fully underway for us, and justbeginning for some, I would like to remind everyone to electtheir representatives for the APTA and IPTA. By doing sothe SSIG can fulfill one ofour goals of reaching out to moreschools. Once you have your representatives, if you wouldplease email one of us, (either Karey, Patricia or me) tointroduce yourselves so we can keep you updated withimportant information regarding upcoming SSIG events.Also, this way if any student concerns or questions come upwe can respond to them, or help you find a way to respondto them. I would also like to announce that at the Galena
meeting we will be raffling off 5 S200 scholarships to CSMin San Antonio and electing the new chairperson. I lookforward to seeing you at Galena.
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Toward Physical TherapyContributed by Robert Bertram, Ph.D., Andrew Strubhar, MA, PT and Stacie Bertram, MS,Department ofPhysical Therapy, Bradley University
When an academic major isdescribed as"interdisciplinary," whatthoughts come tomind? Probablyintegrative curriculums likebiochemistry and women's studies thatcross traditional academic boundaries.A newundergraduate major at Bradley University is attempting to expandthe traditional definition ofinterdisciplinary. It ishoped that the new majorwill help provide amore completeundergraduate experience for students.
WhentheBradley administrationlearned ofthe APTA's decision to nolonger accredit baccalaureate programs, they challenged the faculty tomaintainsome connection to the
undergraduates. The result was thecreation of a new undergraduate majorcalled Health Sciences.
The move to requiring a post-baccalaureate degree is in response tothe growing knowledge base requiredof entry-level physical therapists.Course requirements simply exceededwhat can be reasonably covered in anundergraduate program. Most institutions have, in fact, already made thetransition to graduate educationprograms. Atthose institutions whereundergraduate programs remained,credit hours were growing, resulting instudents being forced to take heaviercourse loads.
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The commitment necessary to meetthe academic requirements limited out-of-class involvement for many students. While it could easilybe arguedthat studentswerehighly integratedinto the academic sphere, little timeremained for anything else. It wasdifficult for manystudents toparticipate in undergraduate activities likevarsity athletics, residence hall staff,and other positions of campus leadership.
It must be admitted that, for somestudents, the undergraduate programworked well. First, the required"immersion" into academic work wasimpressive and, at times, resulted in
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Evanston Northwestern Heahhcare, named among the "Top 100 Hospitals" in the U.S. for the sixth yearin arow, currently has the following opportunities available:
PHYSICAL THERAPY POSITIONS•Full-time supervisory position for large acute staff available for experienced Physical Therapist at
Evanston Hospital. Opportunities exist for program development.
.Full-time positions available for experienced Physical Therapists'^^^^^'^Evanston, Glenview and Buffalo Grove. Also full-time position available to rotate between all siteswithin organization.
ENH offers an attractive compensation and benefit package. Please submit resume to: A. Schneider, ENH,2650 afdge L Evanston, 160201. Fax: (847) 570-2901. Email: [email protected] EOE
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Make It Your Mission: APTA's Combined
Sections Meeting 2001 Approaching in FebruaryDestination: San Antonio, Texas
JVlark your calendar for February 14-18,2001, when theAmerican Physical Therapy Association's annual CombinedSections Meeting will commence in San Antonio, Texas.With programming designed for 19special-interest sectionconferences, APTA projects over 4000 will convene for 4days ofcutting-edge professional development, research,and practice information, as well as opportunities to meetnew contacts and renew existing acquaintances.
Among the many offerings:S Dozens of sessions presentedby members of APTA's
19 special-interest sectionsFeatured presentations including Alan Jette PT (FromClinical Specialist to Clinical Scientist) and NancyCiesla PT (The Linda D. Crane Lecture: Integrity)Hundreds of sessions with the latest clinical and
practice informationMultiple formats for skill-sharpening~ posterdisplays,platform presentations, roundtables, forums, case studypresentations, and hands-on clinical instructionalsessions
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Latest technology and equipment from more than 250exhibitors at the CSM 2001 ExpoPT-PAC luncheon, with discussion about current healthcare issues with an influential member ofCongressFundraiser/Dance benefiting physical therapy research,sponsored by the APTA's Cardiovascular & PulmonarySection and the Foundation for Physical TherapySan Antonio ~ home of the Alamo, the Riverwalk, andmuch more!
i n ilContact the APTA's website at www.apta.orgor the IPTA Chapter Office for moredetails about programming or registration
Make It Your Mission DliPIAPTAtCSMSan Antonio \ Feb. 14-18,2001
Physical Therapy AssistantsNorthbrook, IL Outpatient Facility *tmmm
The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, named the #1 rehab hospital nine years consecutively, seeks 2Full-Time PTAs to join our team of professionals at our outpatient facility center located in Northbrook, IL
In this role, you will be responsible for patient therapy with a neurological focus in a group therapy setting.Responsibilities include active & passive exercises, muscle re-education, as well as gait and functioningtraining. Will also report/document patients therapy treatments and progress as well as instruct patients&families in continued exercise/therapy programs. This position will workwith Peds &Adults.
Requirements include an AA Degree in Applied Science, IL License, and minimum 1-year experience witha neuro patient population. If a recent grad, strong neuro clinicals and peds exposure, good analyticaland interpersonal skills that will enable you to work well in a group therapy setting are needed.
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What's in it for you??...An attractive compensation &benefits package thatincludestuition, inservice programs, and retirement plan!
Rehabilitation
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Chicago
Please forward cover letter and resume to: The RehabilitationInstitute of Chicago, Mary Williamson/Human Resources,345 East Superior St., Chicago, IL 60611. For quickerresponse...Fax: 708-763-9166, E-Mail: [email protected] visit our web site: www.rehabchicago.org. EOE
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Member
SpotlightClinicians serving asItem Writers for PT and
PTA Exams
Betsy Elsaesser, PT and Ricardo Fernandez, PT,MHS, OCS, CSCS are among the IPTA members whocurrently serve as volunteer ItemWriters for the PhysicalTherapist andPhysical Therapy Assistant licensure examinations. The Federation of State Boards of PhysicalTherapy (FSBPT) recruits volunteer PTs and PTAsannuallyforItem Writing andTestConstruction committees;interested clinicians submit resumes and, as part of a one-year commitment, attend one3-day meeting peryear andwrite 30-40 test items. Content is based on an analysis ofactual PT and PTA practice conducted every few years.
Visitwww.fsbpt.org for more information about the FSBPTor the licensure exams.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
DoctorsHospital, located inSpringfield, Illinois, is currentlyrecruiting forafulltime outpatientPhysicalTherapist. Weare lookingfor anexperienced therapist toworkwith ouroutpatient caseloads.
Candidates willfindDoctors Hospital to beanenvironmentdedicated toqualitypatient care where yourskills will be usedinprovidingpersonalized treatment. Doctors Hospitaloffers competitivesalaries along with an excellent benefitspackage.
Candidates should submit a resume to:
Paul Trumbull, Rehabilitation ManagerDoctors Hospital
5230 South Sixth StreetP.O. Box 19254
Springfield, IL62497-9254(217) 529-7151 ext.3380
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Full-time or part-time position for physical therapist ina multicare clinic. Excellent opportunity to joinapatient-focused teamofMD/DC providers. Compensation and benefits commensurate with experience.
Never Say "I Can't"Student starting college after 18 yearsshares his learning experiences
Contributedby David Denning, SPTAKashaskia College
1 had never planned on going to college. I had worked foreighteen years at a factory; however, I had not counted onthe factory closing. I thought about what I might like to doin a new career.
Physical Therapy has always been something I thoughtI would be good at doing. My wife had been in an automobile wreck, and I found the physical therapy process shehad to go through quite interesting.
I had not been in school for over eighteen years. I hadmany challenges in store for me. Some of the challenges Ihave had include just being in classes six to seven hours aday, four to five days a week. Psychologically, I had to dealwith most of the students being 15-20 years younger thanme. However, I would have to say that the biggest challenge was studying. First of all, I had to learn how to study!I never really had to study in high school, but physicaltherapy was a whole new ballgame. I had to learn how toeffectively study, and use my time well. I still had to do allthe everyday chores I had always had: run the farm, mowthe lawn, and work part time to continue paying the bills. I
PHYSICAL THERAPISTRIC and Loyola
A Partnership In RehabilitationOakbrook Terrace Facility
The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago has been named the #1rehab hospital10years consecutively by U.S. News and World Report.
In partnership with Loyola University Health System, with a conveniently located outpatient clinic in Oakbrook Terrace, RIC has adynamic opportunity for an experienced IT to evaluate and treat adultand pediatric patients who exhibit orthopedic, neurological, and/ordevelopmental deficits.
A minimum of 2 to 3 years as a PTwith experience in these areas isrequired! Illinois licensure is mandatory.
RIC offers an attractive compensation/benefits package includingoutstanding in-service programs, the opportunity to develop newskills,work with recognized professionals, and the ability to advancewith a leadership that is quick to identify and reward talent.
Please visit our web site: www.rehabchicago.org Forward byfax or e-mail your resume and cover letter to: The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Attn: MRW, 708-763-9166 [email protected]
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PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
A great opportunity is available to join DuPage
Physical Therapy, an established, progressive
outpatient facility. Physical therapist owned clinic is
expanding and opportunities for a licensed PT are
available for full-time, part-time and on-call registry.
Positions require a minimum of 3 years experience.
Orthopedic and spine care background and excellent
clinical skills are a must. Facility provides an
enriching work environment in manual therapy.
Excellent opportunity for personal and professional
growth. Competitive compensation package. For
more information, call or fax resume to:
Anita Panagiotis, MS, PT or
Ann Putnam Kaleckas, MHS, PT
DuPage Physical Therapy
3 10 South County Farm Road
Wheaton, Illinois 60187
Phone:6307653-9995
Fax:630/653-9959
learned how to appreciate my weekends not forhaving fun,but for great uninterrupted study time. I learned to use theInternet, library, bookstores, etc. for resources. I take myschooling very seriously, and nothing but excellent gradesare acceptable.
What I have learned since returning to school is that Ihave become a good time manager. I now can study, work,and still relax and have fun with my family and friends. Inmy clinicals I have learned to be professional, respectful,and most importantly, that physical therapy is what I want todo. I receive great satisfaction working with patients,seeing their progress, and knowing I had a part in it. I havelearned that if you want something bad enough, there is nosuch word as "can't." w—
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1Se&hitUf OniUo- PlufUcal <1U&ia<piUOrtho physical therapist, full-time or part-time, sought by PT-owned clinic in western suburbs. Experience in ortho required.
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outstanding student academic achievement. Theundergraduate major was known for attracting very capablestudents and working them extremely hard. This reputation can be valuable at a time when researchers arereporting record levels of student apathy (Gose, 1998).Also, students who never wavered in theirchoice of majorseemed to like the highly structured curriculum. It wasagreed that within the new curriculum the need tomaintaina high level of academic rigor would have to bebalancedagainst the need toallow more time for student involvement. Additionally, the need forstructure shouldbebalanced against theneed forflexibility toallow forexploration. At first, it was hoped that the new program wouldjust"dono harm" when it came tostudent involvement.However, when the ideaof requiring a portfolio foradmission to the master's degree was considered, expectationschanged. Theprogram might actually be able to encourageinvolvement.
A student's portfolio is meant to be a purposefulcollectionof student work that represents particular talentsor achievements. While portfolios are basedon the visual
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arts tradition of showcasing accomplishments, they havebeen adapted to other curricula. In this case, studentportfolios areexpected to represent involvement both insideand outside the classroom. The requirement sends a clearmessage thatclassroom performance, alone, is notenough.The portfolio is expected to serve as evidence of anintegrated education.
The use of student portfolios represents an alternativeconceptual framework forgraduate admissions. Traditionalmodels that use standardized tests and undergraduate GPAto predict student achievement assume that undergraduateacademic achievement predicts subsequent success ingraduate school. However there is a body of empiricalevidence that shows that undergraduate GPA and standardized tests are not able to consistently and validly predictachievement beyond the first year (Arrow, 1993; Morrisonand Morrison, 1995). The nature of graduate school andprofessional schools is different from undergraduateacademics; thus the traditional academic measures may not clearly predict success.The expected outcomes of graduate preparation, as definedby theprogram anddiscipline, provide analternative viewof success. Hagedorn and Nora (1996) argue that thepurpose of graduate andprofessional education is notacademic achievement but is rather to develop professionaland attitudinal competency.
If thedevelopmentof professional and attitudinalcompetencies are the purposes of graduate education, then,with regard to admissions, it is important to capture thepotential to develop these professional competencies.Evidence of classroom work only provides part of theinformation needed to identify professional competency. Astudent's participation in out-of-classactivitiescanalsoprovide helpful insight. Thestudent portfolio may beanappropriate tool to assess other activities as they relate tothis potential. A departmental committee was created andcharged with theresponsibility ofassessing program qualityfor the new Health Sciences major. One of the group'sgoals is to assess the merit of the portfolio requirement.
In higher education, change oftenoccurs in incrementalsteps framed within conventional views. Opportunities topursuechange can occur infrequently. In addition tochallenging academe's definition of interdisciplinary, theHealth Sciences program challenges one department'sperception of involvement. Thedepartment ischangingfrom one that had to discourage some students from gettingtoo involved, to one that must now encourage studentinvolvement outside the classroom, yr-
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In Brief...IPTA website gets a facelift,new features
In September, the Illinois Physical Therapy Association'swebsite debuted a new look and enhanced features. While
the IPTA site at www.ipta.org now sports a contemporarytheme and customized icons, it also presents with animproved navigation style, a new secure server and morewebspace. Armed with these updates, IPTA can nowprocess online registration data and work toward its manygoals, including implementation ofmembers-only contentand a section for employment and educational advertising.
Right now, the site spotlights IPTA's Fall Conference 2000.Visit the Conference area to see the online version of the
brochure, a full summary ofevents, information about theconference lodging and programming, speaker biographies,and - for the very first time - online registration, simple andsecure!
Maintenance and improvement ofthe website is an ongoingtask, with many plans and goals for the future. PrimarywebmasterErika Evenson puts much time into updating andfine-tuning the site, and is always seeking contributions inthe form ofcontent. Ifyou are interested in contributingcontentor in volunteering for a website committee, pleasecontact the Chapter Office at (630) 571-1400 or [email protected].
Eastern district call for
nominations
The IPTA's Eastern District governance is currentlyaccepting nominations for the following positions:
Secretary: 2 year termTreasurer: 2 year termDistrict Delegate: 1 year termNominating Committee: 3 year termAssembly Rep: 2 year termA'ffiliate Assembly Rep: 2 year term
Nominations can be submitted until October 9,2000 to:
2001 in PreparationThe IPTA's annual membership directory is in the earlystages ofproduction for 2001. An invaluable resource tool,the directory inchides contact information at home and workfor current members, listings for PT & PTA AcademicPrograms in Illinois, the APTA Guide for ProfessionalConduct, the Illinois Physical Therapy Practice Act, andmuch more! The directory is provided to members free ofcharge as a benefit of membership.
Please assist us in optimizing the precision ofthe upcomingdirectory. Members are responsible for the accuracy oftheir listing; ifyou suspect your information in our databaseis incorrect and/or if you have any changes to report, youmay remit the information using the fields on this page, orcontact the office as indicated below.
Illinois Physical Therapy Association1010 Jorie Boulevard, Suite 134
Oak Brook, IL 60523(630) 571-1400 Fax (630) 571-1406
To identify your district, contact your local municipalityor the IPTA Chapter Office. ?r-
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Celebrate PT Month in Octobercontinuedfrompage 1
S Participate in a charity event in your community.Gather agroup ofphysical therapists inyour communityto volunteer at a local charity event to show your community spirit and involvement. Organizers can contactlocal volunteer charity organizations, suchas theLion'sClub orRotary Club, to inquire about upcoming events.
S Recruitfuture PTs andPTAs. Contact your local highschool orcommunity college. Let themknowthatOctober is National Physical Therapy Month, and offer tospeak to their classes about what physical therapists andphysical therapist assistants do. Inaddition togivingout information about a career in physical therapy, consider bringing two or three National Physical TherapyMonth specialty items to giveaway as prizes.
S Sponsor a charity event in your community. Gathera group ofPTs and PTAs to sponsor a fundraisingeventfor a charityof special importance or significance toyouandyourcommunity. A fun-run or fun-walkis one example of a popularcommunity event.For more information, the National Physical TherapyPublic Relations Kitprovides a step-by-step guide onhow tosponsor a fun-run or fun-walk. TheKitisavailable in the June issue ofPT Magazine, or can beaccessed online by APTA members at www.apta.org/meetings/ptmonth2000.
S Profile a physical therapy success story. If youknow of someone in your area who has made anamazing recovery because ofphysical therapy, profilehimor her with the person's physical therapist. To getstarted, find the name of your local newspaper'sfeatures' editor, and send him or her a catchy "pitchletter"that tellsthepatient's story,emphasizing thephysical therapist's role intreatment and recovery. Atthe end of the letter, suggest it as an interesting featurestory for their readers inhonor ofNational PhysicalTherapy Month, andoffer to follow up the letter with a
' phone call. Aftersending the letter, callthe reporter todiscuss his or her interest in covering the story, andperhaps set upthe interview. Forhelp inwriting apitchletter, call the APTA Public Relations Departmentat800/999-APTA, ext 3248 or [email protected].
/ Tie into Breast Cancer Awareness Month. October is also National Breast Cancer Awareness
Month. Becausemany physical therapists workwithbreast cancerpatients, you may want to use this as anopportunity to raise awareness for both causes.
S Hold a fitness screening at a local gym. Contact alocal gym and askif youmay conduct a free fitnessscreening formembers. Volunteer a couple ofhours intheearly evening (the busiest timeat a gym) for 1week or for as many days as you are able. Set up atable and provide free pre- orpost-workout flexibility orposture screenings for members— catching them whilethey're thinkingabout their healthand fitness.
S Sponsor an exhibit/information booth. Get permissiontosetupanexhibit/information booth inahigh-trafficarea inyourcommunity - perhaps a shopping mall,grocery store, or health fair. As a bonus, also consideroffering a free screening (such asposture, flexibility,balanceand falls, or ergonomics) to thosewho stopbythe table.
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Posters Sought
The 2000 Fall Conference will include a
Poster Session. This is a great opportunity toshare the evidence you're collecting or discuss innovative projects. This year, we are
requesting both research and special interestposters.
For each project submitted, a completedProgram Cover Sheet and an Abstract must
be attached. Program Cover Sheets withguidelines and instruction may be obtained bycontacting the IPTA Chapter Office at 1630)
571-MOO. The deadline for submissions isOctober I5tk All members are encouraged to
submit abstracts.
For further information, contact the Chapteroffice or Judy Stoecker. PT. PhD at
~D*Xdihi~Submissions to Dateline should be sent to the IPTA ChapterOffice. Inclusions in the calendar are as space permits and are atthe discretion of the editor. Priority is given to IPTA events. Costper listing is $25 for non-IPTA events.
OCTOBER
14 Diversity 2000Location: John G. Shedd Aquarium, Chicago, IL
14-16 Pediatric Feldenkrais Method Integrated with NDTLocation: Allen Conference Ctr at Condell Medical Ctr
Instructor: Constance McGhee, PTCost: $385/personuntil 9/1; $400/personafterContact: LynnaDowning@ PediatricAlternatives in
Creative Therapy (Condell Medical Center)at (847) 573-4390
21 The Anterior Cruciate Ligament: Where Are WeToday?Benefitting theFoundation ofPhysicalTherapy, in honorofPTMonth and Florence Kendall's 90th Birthday
Location: Governors State UniversityUniversity Park, IL
7600 W. College Dr., Palos Heights IL 60463(708)361-0608;[email protected]
24 Northern District MeetingLocation: Condell Medical, Libertyville, ILTime: 7:30pm
26 North Central District MeetingLocation: Northern Illinois University, McMurry 106Tune: 7:00p.m.Speaker: SenatorBradBurzynski(R-35)Topic: The Legislative Process in Illinois and Why
