2021 November/December Newsletter
APTA New York Financial Overview
The APTA New York Board of Directors (BOD) approved the 2022 budget without amendment at their fall meeting on October 16th. The formation of the budget begins in early summer when our executive director, Kelly Garceau, and bookkeeper, Lin Morin, estimate the expenses for the leadership and committees to compile a rough draft budget. The Finance Committee (FC) then meets later in the summer to create a draft of the budget to be posted for comment and submitted to the BOD for approval. The current FC consists of the Treasurer, Mike Huson as chair, and members William O’Keefe (Long Island), Alanna Pokorski (Western), Kyle Adams (Central), and the President, Peggy Lynam (ex officio). In regards to dues income, 2020 ended quite strongly after a dip in the second and third quarters because of the pandemic. We finished 2020 with $103,000 surplus, mostly due to the suspension of all in-person meetings. In light of the surplus, the BOD approved multiple overages for the 2021 fiscal year in order to reimplement funding for many of the budget lines that were defunded in the 2021 budget. These included, but are not limited to, staff raises, the President’s stipend, PAC funding, speaker honorariums for the virtual conference, and funding for a hybrid fall BOD meeting. Dues income in 2021 has been a roller coaster. We expected similar fluctuations as 2020 with a strong first quarter, dips in the second and third quarters, and a strong recovery in the fourth quarter. Continued on page 5
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Inside This Issue: APTA New York Financial Overview Cover Story (page 1, 5-7)
Advocating for the Profession of Physical Therapy President's Letter (page 3-4) Public Policy Committee Updates (page 8-9) Member Spotlight: Sara Holland PT, DPT (page 10-11) 2021 Fall BOD Report (page 12-13) Awards Descriptions and Nomination Form (page 14-15) RDF - Call for Applications (page 16) 2021-2022 VCU-Marquette Challenge (page 17) 2023 HOD Nomination Form (page 18) APTA New York Members Share Their Experiences at Advocacy Day (page 19-26) News & Announcements (page 27)
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Publisher APTA New York 971 Albany Shaker Road Latham, NY12110 518.459.4499 www.aptany.org Editor/Designer Gloria Baker The APTA New York Newsletter is published 6 times yearly. Editorial Board Catherine Talbett PT, DPT Alanna Pokorski PT, DPT Advertisments/Articles for Publication Should be emailed to Gloria Baker, Editor at gbaker@aptany.org. Submissions are subject to the discretion of the Editorial Board. Deadlines Submission deadline is second week of the month prior to the month of publication. Chapter Officers President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Chief Delegate
Peggy Lynam PT, DPT Michael Tisbe PT, DPT Michael Huson PT, DPT Debra Engel PT, DPT, MS Lynn Rivers PT, PhD
Chapter Directors Brooklyn/Staten Island Catskill Central Eastern Finger Lakes Greater New York Hudson Valley Long Island Southern Tier Western
Hammouda Soliman PT, DPT Yvonne Egitto PT, DPT Adam Rufa PT, DPT Audrey Paslow PT, DPT Catherine Talbett PT, DPT Kaitlyn Paarrotte PT, DPT Nannette Hyland PT, PhD Keith Perrucci PT Sarah Fishel PT, DPT Julie Wolfley PT, DPT, OCS
Chapter Office Staff Executive Director Kelly Garceau kgarceau@aptany.org Communications Gloria Baker Manager gbaker@aptany.org Membership Coordinator
Adilah Abdul-Matin aabdulmatin@aptany.org
Copyright 2021 by APTA New York
The President’s Letter Advocating For the Profession of Physical Therapy In my letter this month, I want to share my thoughts on how you, as an individual member, can make a difference with respect to advocating for the profession of physical therapy. Advocacy is important for the sustainability and growth of the profession and can take many forms. Whether you are a physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, or a student, you can be involved with advocacy at the local, state and/or national level. Both APTA New York, as a state Chapter, and APTA, as the national association, engage with legislators, regulatory agencies and commercial payers to promote laws, regulations, and payment policies that are beneficial for the profession and the patients/clients we serve. One of the most common ways that APTA New York members have been involved with state advocacy is by participating in our annual Lobby Day. The Chapter sponsors this event in the spring of each year and helps coordinate visits with NY State legislators to advocate for legislation impacting the PT profession. This legislative advocacy should not be limited to just one day a year. "Advocacy is important for the sustainability and growth of our profession. " Peggy
Individual members can communicate with their legislators by writing letters or posting on social media throughout the year to highlight various issues/concerns as they arise. Members can also attend local fundraisers for their state senator or assemblyperson and/or make a contribution to their re-election campaign.
Another way to interact with your legislators is to invite them to visit your PT clinic or facility to highlight the benefits of physical therapy. Members can stay informed about the Chapter’s current public policy priorities by visiting the Public Policy Committee webpage on the Chapter’s website at: https://aptany.org/members/member_engagement/groups.aspx?code=PP For those members who may be interested in becoming more actively involved in the Chapter’s advocacy work, consider volunteering to serve on the Chapter’s Public Policy Committee or as your District’s Legislative Liaison. Public Policy Committee members are appointed by the Chapter Executive Committee for a three-year term. A call for committee volunteers is sent out by the Chapter Office annually. District Legislative Liaisons are selected by a District’s Executive Board/ Committee and are responsible for coordinating efforts related to public policy within the District and between the District and Chapter. You should contact your District Chairperson for information on how to become involved in advocacy within your District. Participating in advocacy at the national level is as easy as clicking on the “Advocacy” button (https://www.apta.org/advocacy) at the top of the APTA.org home page and then following the “Take Action” link. APTA’s advocacy pages contain all the information an individual member needs to make your voice heard, including letter templates and contact information for your members of Congress or regulatory agencies such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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Advocating For the Profession of Physical Therapy (Continued) Any APTA member can also join the APTA Advocacy Network (https://www.apta.org/advocacy/aptaadvocacy-network) to keep informed about the most current federal legislative and regulatory issues impacting the profession. APTA Advocacy Network members receive updates on federal legislation including action alerts, quarterly newsletters, and information bulletins. Through these alerts, you may be asked to contact your members of Congress on particular issues of concern to your patients and the physical therapy profession. Another option for individual members to become more actively involved in national/federal advocacy is to volunteer to become a Key Contact. Key Contacts are APTA members who serve as the primary contacts with their Senators or Representatives in the United States Congress. There can be more than one Key Contact for a member of Congress. As a Key Contact, you can establish valuable relationships with legislators to increase awareness of the issues facing the physical therapy profession and are encouraged to meet with your member of Congress throughout the year. If you are interested in serving as a Key Contact, you can send an email to advocacy@apta.org. For those of you who have been involved in our advocacy efforts for the profession – thank you. If you have never taken part in any advocacy activities, please consider sending that letter or making that phone call the next time you are asked. Individual members can make a difference – each additional individual letter to a legislator or regulatory agency adds to the overall “voice” of the profession as we continue our advocacy efforts at the state and federal levels. Best wishes for a happy, healthy and peaceful holiday season!
Peggy
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APTA New York Financial Overview (Continued) This was the trend through July until the APTA monthly dues installment plan was rolled out to the general membership. Many members have taken advantage of this plan which has led to a delay in cash flow to the organization, as we are only collecting 1/12 of the dues of each member per month instead of their full membership when they renew. The disruption of cash flow may take another 12 months to even out, but in the end, this should lead to less fluctuations in dues income throughout the year and hopefully increased membership. Even with the change in dues structure, due to a conservative 2021 budget, we are still on target to finish the year on budget and most likely with a small surplus. In spite of the financial stress of COVID and the change in our cash flow, our current financial situation remains strong. As of August 31st, the organization had $1,645,453 in assets with $615,140 being liquid. This is over $200,000 more than at the same point in 2019. The Chapter’s financial policy states the organization must have at least 55% of the operating budget in reserve. Our current reserve is $474,444 which is $130,075 over the 55% of our operating budget of $626,125. Of this excess reserve, $17,500 has been encumbered for special projects approved by the BOD including funding for: website overhaul, two Centennial Scholars, and a table at the Centennial Gala. As always, please do not hesitate to reach out to the chapter office or leadership if you have any questions. Submitted by: Michael Huson, PT, DPT, Treasurer, APTA New York Finance Committee Financial details are outlined on pages 6-7
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2022 Approved APTA New York Revenues Membership Dues............................................ $ Commissions.................................................... $ Career Center.................................................. $ AIPT Projects................................................... $ CEH Processing............................................... $ Continuing Education Mini Conferene(s)............................................. $ Conference Exhibit Booths................................................ $ Registration.................................................... $ Sponsors........................................................ $ Webinars.......................................................... $ Labels............................................................... $ District Events (on-line registration)................. $ Website Advertising.......................................... $ Sub-Total Revenues......................................... $ Money Market Withdrawal................................ $ Property Rental................................................ $
545,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 36,000
TOTAL REVENUES......................................... $
653,300
----10,000 1,500 2,500 3,000 613,000 25,000 15,300
2022 Approved APTA New York Expenses Chapter Governance........................................ $ Association Leadership.................................... $ Continuing Education....................................... $ Chapter Committees........................................ $ Public Policy..................................................... $ Research.......................................................... $ Public Relations & Communications................ $ Professional Service........................................ $ Administration.................................................. $ Building Expenses............................................ $
56,814 39,909 4,500 33,559 53,350 10,000 13,000 46,200 356,073 39,700
TOTAL EXPENSES.......................................... $
653,105
Detailed breakdown of expenses are on the following page
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2022 Approved APTA New York Detailed Expenses 1.
Chapter Governance Executive Committee President...............................................$ President’s Stipend...............................$ Vice President.......................................$ Treasurer..............................................$ Secretary..............................................$ Member at Large..................................$ General Executive Expenses................$ Board of Directors Brooklyn Staten Island..........................$ Catskill..................................................$ Central..................................................$ Eastern.................................................$ Finger Lakes.........................................$ Greater New York.................................$ Hudson Valley.......................................$ Long Island...........................................$ Southern Tier........................................$ Western.................................................$ Directors’ Interns...................................$ General Board Expenses......................$ Delegate Assembly...................................$ Strategic Planning TF...............................$ Speaker of Assembly................................$
5,839 6,000 1,403 1,563 1,517 513 2,500 614 421 506 206 851 571 517 631 602 790 1,000 15,000 15,000 -770
Total Chapter Governance....................................$ 2. Association Leadership
56,814
Chief Delegate..........................................$ Delegate to House of Delegates...............$ Northeast Caucus (next 2021)..................$ PTA Caucus Representative.....................$
5,085 30,000 -4,824
Total Association Leadership................................$ 3. Continuing Education
39,909
CEH
In house processing..........................$ Management Company....................$ Mini Conferences......................................$ Conference...............................................$ Total Continuing Education...............................$ 4. Chapter Committees
-4,500 --4,500
Archivist....................................................$ Awards Committee....................................$ District Allocations.....................................$ DEI Committee..........................................$ Finance Committee...................................$ Judicial/Reference Committee..................$ Leadership Committee..............................$ Leadership Workshop...............................$ Marketing & Engagement Committee.......$ Membership Committee............................$ Nominating Committee.............................$ Political Action Committee........................$ Practice Committee...................................$ Program Committee..................................$ PTA Committee.........................................$ Public Policy Committee...........................$ Research Committee................................$ Regional Mini-Conclaves..........................$ Student SIG Chapter Expenses................$ Ubit Tax.....................................................$
307 1,867 21,000 729 -755 620 700 589 235 677 792 602 611 822 1,201 802 1,000 -250
Total Committees..............................................$ Public Policy
33,559
Advisory Forum-Fed.................................$ State Policy & Payment Forum.................$ Lobbyist....................................................$ Lobby Day.................................................$ Lobbying Activity.......................................$
--51,000 750 100
5.
PT Action Advocacy App...........................$
1,500
Total Legislative................................................$ 6. Special Interest
53,350
7.
AIPT of APTA New York............................$ AASIG of APTA New York.........................$ SSIG APTA New York...............................$
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Total Special Interest.........................................$ Research
--
Arthur J Nelson Research Fund...............$
10,000
Total Research..................................................$ 8. Public Relations & Communications
10,000
Advertising................................................$ icontact.....................................................$ Database Membership Program...............$ Newsletter.................................................$
500 3,000 9,000 500
Total PR & Communications.............................$ Professional Services
13,000
Accountant................................................$ Legal.........................................................$ Bookkeeping.............................................$
9,200 3,000 34,000
Total Professional Services...............................$
46,200
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10. Administration Salaries.........................................................$ Overtime...................................................$ Payroll Taxes FICA....................................................$ Futa.....................................................$ NYS Disability.....................................$ NYS Unemployment...........................$ Worker’s Compensation.....................$ Benefits.....................................................$ Pension.....................................................$ Professional Staff Development................$ Travel Executive Director.................................$ Staff.......................................................$ Internet Service.........................................$ Consultant.................................................$ Insurance..................................................$ Postage.....................................................$ Supplies....................................................$ Equipment under $500.............................$ Telephone.................................................$ Conference Calls......................................$ Computer Service/Supplies/Prog..............$ Computer Equipment*..............................$ Dues and Subscriptions............................$ Tokens of Appreciation..............................$ Contributions.............................................$ Service Fees.............................................$ Photocopier...............................................$
212,003 --
Total Administration...........................................$
356,073
13,145 126 1,085 2,277 1,700 30,000 8,480 1,500 646 250 1,650 54,600 700 250 2,000 -4,061 200 7,500 2,500 4,400 -500 3,500 3,000
11. Building Expenses Water & Sewer........................................$ Property Insurance.................................$ Mortgage/Interest....................................$
750 7,100 --
Dumpster................................................$ Gas/Electric............................................$ General Repairs & Maintenance.............$ Real Estate Taxes...................................$
1,350 6,500 12,000 12,000
Total Building Expenses....................................$
39,700
TOTAL 2021 EXPENSES.................................$
653,105
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Public Policy Committee Updates As 2021 is coming to a close, it is a good time to reflect on all that has happened on the public policy front, and to look forward as the New York Physical Therapy Association officially becomes APTA New York. Lobby Day 2021 Lobby day was conducted virtually for the first time this year on May 13. The legislative liaisons worked diligently to set up meetings with legislators and coordinate with member volunteers. Everyone put forth great effort to support our legislative priorities. There were no substantive changes in the language in PT bills; all were assigned new numbers as part of the legislative cycle. In addition to supporting our legislation, members once again lobbied in opposition to the Athletic Training bill, which would substantially expand the scope of practice for Athletic Trainers. In addition, members spoke in favor of legislation that would require a healthcare practitioner to consider and prescribe non-opioid treatment alternatives for treatment of neuromusculoskeletal conditions (A273/S4640). All updated bills and sponsors are posted on the APTA New York website. You can learn more here: https://aptany.org/page/LobbyDay Workers Compensation & PTA With the Expanded Provider law passed in 2020, and with physical therapists now considered authorized medical providers in NY, the Workers Compensation Board supports the ability of PTAs to treat injured workers in NYS. Although this seemed to finally pave the way for passage of the WC PTA bill this year, just prior to lobby day, the AFL-CIO indicated that their support for the bill would be contingent upon the development of a differential fee schedule for PTs/PTAs. Public policy representatives subsequently worked along with the APTA New York leadership and lobbyist to respond appropriately and consider whether or not to modify the language in the current WC PTA bill. A significant consideration was that the bill is very unlikely to pass without the AFL-CIO’s support. The issue was discussed at the fall APTA New York BOD meeting. It was widely agreed among BOD members that creating a payment differential for PTs/PTAs in the WC system, despite the payment differential currently in place for Medicare beneficiaries starting in 2022, would establish a precedent that other payers would follow. We will continue to work with stakeholder groups and monitor this issue. WC Survey In part due to the concerns about the proposal to create a payment differential for PTs/PTAs, APTA New York has conducted a membership survey on participation in the NYS WC system. The survey was distributed in October of this year. Results of the survey will help APTA New York navigate the challenges ahead in the WC system.
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Public Policy Committee Updates Continuing Education Credit Allocation for Clinical Instructors The Public Policy Committee has been working with chapter leadership and the State Education Department’s Office of the Professions/Board for Physical Therapy to revise the allocation of continuing education credits for clinical instructors affiliated with NYS entry-level Physical Therapy programs. The current allocation is .25 credits per 2 weeks of instruction, which was put in place in 2008 when the law requiring 36 hours of continuing education every 3 years for PTs was established. Given that the demand on clinical instructors to engage in evidencebased practice has increased since the law was put in place, we are requesting that the credit allocation is changed to .5 hours per 2 weeks. We will continue to keep the membership informed of this proposed change. PTA Licensure Through communications with the NY State Education Department, we believe we are getting closer to changing the status of PTAs from certified to licensed professionals. We are hopeful that the PTA licensure bill will finally move in the coming year. Athletic Training The chapter has been engaged in ongoing discussions with the NYS Athletic Trainer Association (NYSATA) along with the sponsors of their bill to expand scope of practice for athletic trainers in the state. We remain concerned with the current language in the bill and will continue to work to support the public interest as well as the interests of our members. COVID Information The chapter has been regularly updating membership on current healthcare guidelines as well as vaccine information as it pertains to healthcare workers across settings. Up-to-date information can be found here: https://aptany.org/page/COVID-19Information As always, please feel free to reach out to the Public Policy Committee, or myself, if you have questions or want to provide input. https://aptany.org/members/member_engagement/groups.aspx?code=PP Marcia Spoto, PT, DC Chair, Public Policy Committee
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Member Spotlight Sara Holland PT, DPT St. Peters Health Partners Home Health Physical Therapist for the Eddy Visiting Nurse and Rehab Association
How Long have you been a member of APTA New York? I have been a member since 2007, and I have been an active member in the Eastern District since 2011. What do you enjoy most about APTA New York? I enjoy the relationships you build with members both locally and across the state. Brainstorming with colleagues is another thing that I enjoy very much because everyone I connect with has such great expertise in many different areas. These sessions inspire me to take a new look at my practices and adjust to keep things fresh. I also enjoy the continuing education opportunities that are available locally and throughout the state because of the wide range of interesting topics. Tell us a little about your background, and how your path led you to where you are today. I never would have expected to be where I am today. I grew interest in the physical therapy field in high school when I was both a patient and in a career introduction class. I started PT school thinking I was going to be a pediatric physical therapist. I worked in acute care for 8 years and then transitioned to home health almost 3 years ago. I also have had previous experience working in acute rehabilitation, outpatient, as well as teaching as an adjunct professor at The Sage Colleges in Troy, NY. What’s the most rewarding part about your work and what are some challenges? I love working with patients 1:1 in their home, while they are in their own environment. Being a guest in someone’s home you really learn so much about what they enjoy, and what is important to them. You get to practice exactly what they need to succeed in their own environment. It is so rewarding watching someone succeed and be able to live a healthy life in his or her own home. Just like everyone else, these past two years of dealing with COVID has brought numerous challenges to everyday life, so I am continuously adjusting to the recommendations for PPE, as well as learning best practices for patients who have been diagnosed with COVID. What is a typical day like for you? Gym time early in morning, work, followed by chasing my 3-year-old around the house/yard. Sundays are for football and family, Go Dolphins! 10
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Member Spotlight (Continued) Sara Holland PT, DPT St. Peters Health Partners Home Health Physical Therapist for the Eddy Visiting Nurse and Rehab Association
Who is one of your role models and why? I have had numerous role models in my physical therapy career. Dr. Neeti Pathare has been a major role model for me, from when I was a student of hers, a colleague at Sage, and then a collaborator on our different research projects. Additionally, Katesel Strimbeck, who was my very first boss, pushed me to become more involved in the NYPTA and helped me to grow as a professional. What’s the most important trend you see today? Since the pandemic, many patients are returning straight home rather than going to rehab or other care settings. We are seeing much more acute diagnoses and complex patients in the home. What advice would you give APTA New York members who are new to the profession and want to make a difference? Reach out to other members in your district; attend meetings to get to know numerous professionals in all different settings. There are many benefits that come with being a member; it is important to utilize them, attend conferences, and network. How do you make time to volunteer and be active in groups you’re involved with? I make time by taking a hard look at my schedule. Family is always first, but because I love this field, I find the time to volunteer. At this stage in my career, I understand the full cycle of benefits for both myself and those I serve as a volunteer, and that is very fulfilling for me. What else would you like your fellow NYPTA Members to know about you? I truly enjoy working out; I love group exercise classes. I am originally from Syracuse, NY (Go Orange!). Pre- pandemic, I would travel to Florida to visit my parents numerous times a year. I also enjoy baking and going on weekend adventures with my husband and son.
If you know someone or perhaps it’s you for a member spotlight, contact Adilah Adbul-Matin at: aadbulmatin@aptany.org.
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2021 Fall BOD Report The Fall Board of Directors Meeting was held on October 16th, 2021 in a hybrid format. Below is a summary of the Motions approved and some discussion topics. Please refer to the Fall BOD draft minutes on the website for more detail. The following Motions were presented and approved: • That the Board of Directors Procedure Manual Article I. Organization, Section D. Constituency, be amended by adding “the Federal Affairs Liaison” so that it would read: All committee, advisory panel, and task force chairs, the Federal Affairs Liaison, and the Executive Director serve as consultants to the Board. The Presiding Officer is the President or Vice-President in the absence of the President. • To approve the NYPTA 2022 Proposed Budget • To replace the previously established Minority Affairs Committee Procedure Manual with the NYPTA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Procedure Manual. • To make editorial changes to all NYPTA manuals both Chapter and District with the exception of Chapter bylaws, to replace gender biased pronouns, including he/him/his/himself and she/ her/hers/herself, with gender neutral terms, including they/them/their/theirs/themselves, when referring to generic subjects. • To approve funding of up to $5,500 as a Special Project for updating the APTA New York website by October 31, 2022. This amount includes a one-time flat fee of $4,995 for the Premium Homepage Package through Community Brands design services, with additional funds allotted to account for sales tax.
Generative discussion: • The Federal Affairs Liaison explained how the funding policy was changed so that there was more flexibility in funding participation to increase engagement. Funding for the FAL is the chapter’s responsibility every other year. Discussion continued on how the list of participants could/should be developed. • Discussed a recommendation of an Ethics Liaison for the Chapter with an appointment by the Board. A motion will be brought to the Winter BOD meeting. • There were 83 conference attendees this year with a revenue of $3500. Course recordings will be available at the close of the conference for a fee. • Discussed creating a formal policy for complimentary registration for Past Presidents. • Discussed the qualifications of who can run for Chapter Office. Reiterated that Board experience or leadership experience is not a requirement for running for office. The only requirement is that the Chapter member has to be in good standing for 2 years. • Discussed the Workers Compensation PT/PTA Payment Differential. Only four states have a payment differential. In addition, the NYS fee schedule is lower than other states. The Board is not in support of the payment differential. • The HOD Nomination form has been revised and is available online with a December deadline. Discussed having a later deadline for submissions to avoid last minute applications
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2021 Fall BOD Report (Continued) • No Chapter wide plan for 100 Days of Service, but individual districts have service initiatives. • Reviewed the possibility of combining the Membership Committee and the Marketing and Engagement Committee to improve the efficacy of these two committees. • Discussed the current lack of Leadership in AIPT. The present members will be polled for their desire to continue as a SIG. • PTA Moves Me – APTA Ambassador Program. Thank you to Kyle Adams and Sarah Fishel for volunteering. • The Virtual Winter 2022 BOD is scheduled for January 22 and the Spring 2022 BOD and Delegate Assembly are scheduled for May 6th – May 7th at the Holiday Inn in Saratoga. A special DA meeting will be held after the release of Packet 1. The Fall 2022 BOD is scheduled for October 7th • The meeting concluded with special thanks to: Mike Masaracchio and the Program Committee for a successful Conference; Roger Herr for his service as Chief Delegate; Lynn Rivers for accepting to serve as Chief Delegate; Chapter Office for their preparation of the EC and BOD meeting and all Board and EC members for their participation. Submitted by: Debra Engel PT, DPT, MS Secretary, APTA New York
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AWARDS COMMITTEE SEEKS NOMINATIONS Any Chapter member or district may submit nominations. It is important that all nominations be well supported with information about the nominees’ activities that indicate their appropriateness for the award.
in one of the following capacities: as a member of the Chapter Board of Directors, as a task force or committee Chairperson, or by committing time and resources to the Chapter and the profession.
To be considered valid, all nominations must be submitted on the official form by April 1, 2022. Multiple entries may be submitted.
5. Doreen Frank Legislative Award. The nominee shall have demonstrated consistent, outstanding participation in the legislative arena by promoting initiatives that preserve, protect and advance the practice of physical therapy in NYS.
The following is a list of descriptions of APTA New York awards: 1. Dr. Marilyn Moffat Distinguished Service Award. This award recognizes an APTA New York member who has made an outstanding contribution to physical therapy. The recipient will have demonstrated consistent service to the development of the physical therapy profession, beyond that which is inherent in being a member of the profession. This commitment of service is demonstrated by contributions to the profession in the following areas: 1. The profession of physical therapy in any of the following areas: a. Education. The recipient has fostered the development of quality learning experiences that promote sustaining and improving the physical therapy profession, including teaching in areas such as academic, in-service or continuing education; development and implementation of teaching methods; administration of a PT program. b. Clinical research. The recipient has initiated or participated in laboratory and/or clinical research that has promoted the development of the physical therapy profession and has published or disseminated the results of such research. c. Service. The recipient has demonstrated service to the profession in patient care, consultation, administration or education as a liaison to other health care organizations and/or committees. 2. The APTA or its components: The recipient has promoted the organization and its goals. 3. Community: The recipient has demonstrated involvement in organizations such as service organizations; local, state or federal government in an elected or voluntary capacity. 2. APTA New York Lifetime Service Award. The recipient shall have demonstrated a commitment to the profession of physical therapy by serving APTA New York: 1. Throughout their physical therapy career on an ongoing, consistent basis. 2. Through service primarily to the Chapter in any elected or appointed capacity but may also include District or National activities. 3. By providing contributions that are worthy of mention and which will be judged on the basis of results and not merely the duration or continuity of that service. 3 . Le s l i e J. Wo o d O u t s t a n d i n g S e r v i c e t o C h a p t e r Aw a rd. The recipient will have made outstanding contributions to the New York Chapter in promoting the organization and its goals. 4. Merit Award. The recipient will have made meritorious contributions
Chapter Award General Criteria: 1. Candidates must be members in good standing of the APTA and may be nominated by any member of the New York Chapter. However, candidates for the New York Chapter Appreciation Award need not be APTA members. 2. Nominations must be submitted on the official form found on the next page. 3. Unsupported nominations will not be considered. 4. A committee appointed by the Board of Directors will consider all nominations and choose recipients. 5. Recipients of the Dr. Marilyn Moffat Distinguished Service, New York Chapter Appreciation, Tracy Sawyer Public Relations and Merit Awards will be notified two weeks prior to the Delegate Assembly to ensure their presence during the presentation of awards. 6. All awards will not necessarily be presented each year.
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Activities shall include the following: a) attendance at Lobby Day b) interaction with legislators re: current legislative issues c) promotion of and participation in PAC activities d) involvement in legislative activities on a district and/or chapter level. 6. Tracy Sawyer Public Relations Award. The recipient will have fostered public awareness of the profession of physical therapy through utilization of the media, community activities, special events or promotion of PT Month, etc. Nominations may be submitted for Districts, individuals, facilities or schools, and must be substantiated by written information, photographs, brochures/printed materials or copies of articles, etc. Activities of Chapter committees are not eligible for consideration. 7. New York Chapter Appreciation Award. This award is not limited to physical therapists or APTA members. The individual will have fostered the ideas and/or ethics of physical therapy through service to the New York Chapter or the profession. 8. Outstanding Ser vice to District Award. The recipient will have made outstanding contributions to a district. 9. Leadership Development Award. Recipients of this award should exemplify the spirit of leadership development within the profession through, but not limited to, the following: a) Participation or promotion of mentor/protégée relationships; b) Participation or promotion of attendance at the Leadership Development Workshop, Delegate Assembly, Lobby Day or other association leadership activities; c) Creation and implementation of innovative ideas for developing leaders within the profession; c) Creation and implementation of methods to keep the spirit of leadership alive throughout the professional life cycle. The following outlines further specifications for this particular award: a) Nominations may be submitted for Districts, individuals, facilities or academic programs; b) Nominees should be Chapter members; in the case of facilities or academic programs, the individual spearheading the effort should be a chapter member; c) Nominations must be substantiated by written information including data collected regarding numbers of individuals affected by the leadership efforts; d) Members of the Chapter Leadership Committee are not eligible for this award while in office. 10. PTA Excellence Award. This award recognizes a PTA who serves as a role model and inspiration to patients/clients, peers and students and strives to achieve optimal potential as a PTA. 11. Golden Goniometer Award. This award is given to an individual or district who creates and/or participates in activities that raises awareness of our profession through events that support: • Fall Prevention Awareness Day (Late September) • National PT Day of Service (Mid-October) • National Physical Therapy Month (October)
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Awards Nomination Form All portions of this form must be completed for the nomination to be valid. The form may be photocopied to accommodate multiple entries. Please send this form to the Chapter office: APTA New York/ 971 Albany Shaker Road / Latham, NY 12110 Attn: Awards Committee. • • • Deadline for submitting nominations: April 1, 2022. • • • Please print or type Nominee’s name: _____________________________________________________________________ District: _____________________________________________________________________________ Award:
Dr. Marilyn Moffat Distinguished Service Award APTA New York Lifetime Service Award Leslie J. Wood Outstanding Service to Chapter Award Merit Award Doreen Frank Legislative Award Tracy Sawyer Public Relations Award New York Chapter Appreciation Award Outstanding Service to District Award (only one individual to be submitted by each district) Leadership Development Award PTA Excellence Award Golden Goniometer Award
Association activities: These include elected or appointed positions at the national, chapter and/or district levels, and involvement in committees, task forces, etc. Please provide as much information as possible, including dates. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ How do the candidate’s contributions affect eligibility for the award? Please be specific. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ (For Tracy Sawyer Public Relations Award only) Please describe activity in detail and submit materials as specified in award criteria: ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Nominations submitted by: (individual, committee, board member, district)
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Call for Applications Arthur J. Nelson Research Designated Fund (RDF) APTA New York invites applications for the 2022 Arthur J. Nelson Research Designated Fund. The chapter will fund up to $10,000 for projects designed to facilitate clinical research in physical therapy. The fund is intended to provide a mechanism for investigators to collect pilot data to support the development of larger, more comprehensive research proposals. ____________________________________________________________________________
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The APTA New York Research Committee will review all applications based on the following guidelines: 1. Relevance of the study to physical therapy practice, research or education 2. Clear identification of how the pilot data will be used in a larger grant proposal 3. Research design and methodology 4. Organization and clarity of the application 5. Investigator’s readiness and likelihood of completing the project 6. Appropriateness of the budget request The committee will recommend recipients for the awards to the Board of Directors.
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Applications for the Arthur J. Nelson Research Designated Fund can be obtained from the Research Committee webpage on the APTA New York website at: (https://aptany.org/members/member_engagement/groups.aspx?code=Research) and must be returned electronically to the Chapter office by February 1, 2022 at midnight. There will be no exceptions to this deadline. To obtain further information about the application procedure, please contact a co-chair of the Research Committee (Andrew Ray: Andrew.Ray@RoswellPark.org, or Lisa Muratori: lisa.muratori@stonybrook.edu). 16
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Students Launch the 2021-2022 VCUMarquette Challenge By: Brooke McDonald, SPT
For many physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students, back to school means launching the next Marquette Challenge to give forward to their profession and help fund physical therapy research. Since 1989, more than 300 schools and thousands of PT and PTA students have participated in the Marquette Challenge – an annual student-led fundraiser that benefits the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research (FPTR). Over the years, the Marquette Challenge has raised more than $4.5 million for research. FPTR depends on these funds to award grants, scholarships, and fellowships. Like many nonprofits, the FPTR has been struggling to get back to pre-pandemic levels of funding for research due to the health crisis and economic disruptions in 2020. The Challenge represents nearly a third of FPTR's overall fundraising budget and therefore has a huge impact on the continued funding of research at higher levels. Today, student fundraisers are more important to the FPTR’s mission than ever before. I hope you will connect with physical therapy research in a meaningful way by fundraising for the 2021-2022 VCU-Marquette Challenge. PT/PTA students and faculty in New York have been staunch supporters of FPTR and every donation is critical to the success of the Challenge. Over the years, the Foundation has provided $475,568.00 in funding for researchers from the state of New York. FPTR remains appreciative of the commitment of PT and PTA students from New York in supporting physical therapy research. Please join me and other students in supporting the 2021-2022 VCU-Marquette Challenge to help fund physical therapy research. Faculty and students in the state of New York are encouraged to visit the Marquette Challenge website at marquettechallenge.com to learn how they can support FPTR and physical therapy research through the 2021-2022 VCU-Marquette Challenge. They can also go directly to the FPTR’s giving tool and create an online fundraising page at www.justgiving.com/search?q=FPTR. About the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research was established in 1979 as the only national, independent nonprofit organization solely dedicated to funding physical therapy research. Since its inception, FPTR has awarded more than $20 million in research grants, fellowships, and scholarships to more than 640 promising researchers. Many of today’s leading physical therapy researchers, clinicians, and academicians began their careers with this support. Foundation-funded researchers have gone on to secure more than $845 million in follow-on funding www.marquettechallenge.com/ donate/
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House of Delegates Nomination Form Nomination Form and APTA New York Consent to Serve Form for Delegates to APTA’s 2023 House of Delegates, Virtual Session: July 8, 2023 | In-Person Sessions: July 23-24, 2023, Washington D.C. DEADLINE: December 15, 2021 Instructions: Individuals wishing to become Delegates to the APTA House of Delegates must submit their own Nomination Forms. Please print or type on the form below and mail or fax it to the Chapter Office (APTA New York | 971 Albany Shaker Road | Latham, NY 12110). The completed form must be RECEIVED at the Chapter Office by December 15, 2021 at 5:00pm. There will be no exceptions to this deadline. Qualifications: Only physical therapist members who are in good standing at the time of the HOD may serve as Chapter delegates. Name of nominee:_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Address:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mobile/Home Number:______________________________________ Work Number:_______________________________________ Email:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Current District Affiliation:_______________________________________________________________________________________ Date of Membership in Chapter:__________________________________________________________________________________
Clinical Specialization (please check one): _________Yes
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If yes, list your clinical specialization:___________________________________________________________________ Current Work Setting (select all that apply):
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Please list specific Chapter, District or National Association activities (offices, committees, etc.) in which you have been involved. Please indicate dates and be specific. The information you provide is used by the Delegate Assembly to evaluate candidates. (Please attach your Association activities to this form, using additional sheets, if more space is needed.) Chapter:____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ District:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ National:____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Other activities that would pertain to being a delegate:________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The conditions below are mandatory pre-delegate activities required for Delegates to the House of Delegates. Please initial your consent adjacent to the statements: _______If elected, I will attend District meetings whose primary purpose is to discuss issues relative to the Delegate Assembly or House of Delegates meetings. _______If elected, I will attend the Delegate Assembly held prior to the House of Delegates meetings for which I am elected. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date Signature
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APTA New York Members Share Their Experiences at Advocacy Day By: Theresa Marko PT, DPT, MS, New York Federal Affairs Liaison
APTA wrapped up its centennial celebration with an in-person advocacy day in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 14th. More than 450 PTs, PTAs, students, and supporters turned out for the event, which was preceded by a training session on Sept. 13th. This year was a little different as it was a hybrid meeting, with some people having in person meetings and some having virtual. No matter though, we were all at Capitol Hill to fight for the profession and our patients. Our asks included: • Stopping the Medicare cuts! • Making Telehealth Permanent • Adding PTs and our rehab friends to the National Health Service Corp • Funding diversity in higher Ed programs for PT and our rehab colleagues We had a great group this year with 14 people, which is bigger than normal! Clinician members from APTA New York Included: • Mark Herbrich, PT • Roger Herr, PT, MPA, APTA President-Elect • Peggy Lynam, PT, DPT, APTA New York President • Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MS • Gretchen Roman, PT, DPT, PhD, APTA New York Centennial Scholar • Jim Smith, PT, DPT, MA Students Included: Tom Ammirati, SPT Alvernia University Sabrina Basile, SPT Daemen College, APTA New York SSIG Advocacy Chair Gabriella DeVito, SPT Alvernia University Angelica Maldonado, SPT Mercy College Zaryna Sanchez, SPT Mercy College Joseph Santangelo, SPT George Washington University Justina Snyder, SPT, Ithaca College, APTA New York SSIG President Emily Yong, SPT George Washington University The following article captures my experience as the Federal Affairs Liaison, attending APTA’s Federal Advocacy Day. (This originally appeared as “We Went to D.C. to Advocate for Our Profession. Here’s What It Was Like” on September 29, 2021, as a perspective piece on apta.org, republished with permission from the American Physical Therapy Association.) So what happens during an APTA advocacy event? We asked Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, the New York Physical Therapy Association’s; federal affairs liaison, to chronicle her experience. She was joined in the project by Sabrina Basile, SPT, a student at Daemen College and advocacy chair of the NYPTA student special interest group; and Zaryna Sanchez, SPT, from Mercy College.
Monday Sept. 13, 2021: Getting Our Footing (and Getting Fired Up) THERESA: Everyone got together at the Omni Shoreham hotel ballroom, grouped by state delegation, to meet and get trained on all the advocacy asks we would be taking to Capitol Hill. This was my first time acting as the Federal Affairs Liaison for New York. (Continues on pages 20-26) APTA New York | November/December, 2021
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APTA New York Members Share Their Experiences at Advocacy Day By: Theresa Marko PT, DPT, MS, New York Federal Affairs Liaison
This was the first time APTA had met together for this kind of event in two years! And of course, because our profession is known for being pioneers, we were told that APTA was one of the first groups back on the Hill doing an advocacy day. Mary MacMillan would be proud. SABRINA: When I first walked into the conference room for training, I was overwhelmed by the sheer size of the room, which was filled with PTs, PTAs, and SPTs from every state. The tables labeled with the state delegations made me realize how large APTA is and left me feeling a sense of camaraderie and magic in the shared goal we all had in meeting up for this event. THERESA: This was a hybrid event; with some people having in-person meetings and others meeting virtually, as the members of Congress are on differing levels of in-person or work-fromhome status. This year I invited four students from New York colleges to come to advocacy day, and they all came! I was excited to meet them all and help them navigate the event. I remember when I attended my first event how overwhelming it felt, how it seemed like a lot, and that so many people knew more than me. This time around, my goal was to be a source of knowledge for the students but also to make it as smooth as possible for them. ZARYNA: When my classmate Angelica and I found the table for New York we were greeted by Theresa Marko, who then introduced us to fellow APTA members. Everyone was so kind and offered to answer any questions since it was our first event.
Refining Our Message SABRINA: Even though APTA sent out virtual training materials ahead of time, I felt the training was so helpful in refreshing my memory about what the issues were. We also learned how to use the advocacy app so that we could see when our meetings were and how to document how they went. I learned that I would have four meetings the next day, which made me nervous, as two of the meetings would be just me and another team member. THERESA: We were trained by APTA staff on four main asks: addressing the Medicare cuts, making telehealth permanent for PTs and PTAs under Medicare, adding PTs to the National Health Services Corps program (which offers student loan forgiveness), and improving workforce diversity. The breakout session after the training allowed me to coordinate with my New York teammates and our amazing team leader, Theresa. She and the other experienced members who had been to Federal Advocacy Day before made me feel comfortable and prepared for the meetings the next day. These issues are important for so many reasons and can appeal to the practicing clinician as well as the current DPT student. To make everyone feel part of my team, I bought “APTA 100 year” pins and gave them out to the students and new delegates. I explained the PT pin obsession and they are now excited to add to their collections!
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APTA New York Members Share Their Experiences at Advocacy Day By: Theresa Marko PT, DPT, MS, New York Federal Affairs Liaison
ZARYNA: The in-person training was a great experience. It was nice to review the issues we would be presenting and how we could explain their impact on our profession. When we decided that I would explain the National Health Services Corps program to members of Democratic Rep. Mondaire Jones’ office, I was a bit nervous. However, Theresa reassured me that she would walk me through the process and help during the meeting if needed. This calmed my nerves and made me feel better about the whole experience. Making A Party Affiliation
THERESA: Later that evening was the PTPAC party. All four of “my” students were able to attend thanks to generous donors who sponsored their tickets to the event (thank you, Matt and Nan Hyland and Lynn Rivers!). The students had an amazing time. I know how it is to be the new person, and my goal was to make everyone feel included and welcomed as part of my team. SABRINA: The PTPAC party was a great event. Theresa brought other students and me around to meet some of the notable people in APTA. (Justin Elliott, APTA vice president of governmental affairs, even gave me his business card, which was so exciting!) I couldn’t help but think what a great opportunity this was to meet so many people and build relationships with members who are so involved in my professional organization. ZARYNA: I will never forget this event or the interactions I had at the party! I had the opportunity to talk with dedicated PTs, PTAs, and students from all over the country. I was able to reconnect with Robert Rowe, PT, DPT, DMT, MHS, who introduced me to some amazing individuals such as Susan Appling, PT, DPT, PhD. I was lucky to have the opportunity to speak to them in person and gain some insight on their prestigious residency programs. APTA New York | November/December, 2021
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APTA New York Members Share Their Experiences at Advocacy Day By: Theresa Marko PT, DPT, MS, New York Federal Affairs Liaison
After the PTPAC party, my fellow SPTs and I decided to go outside and continue our evening talking about the profession and the big day ahead of us. THERESA: At that point, I headed to bed and told the students, “Good for you, do all the things! Just make sure you can wake up tomorrow.” They laughed!
Tuesday Sept. 14, 2021: The Big Day THERESA: This is the day! And WE ARE READY! We all met in the ballroom of the hotel again for some final words by President Sharon Dunn. She inspired us as she talked about our mission ahead. Some people left on buses to go to Capitol Hill for their in-person meetings, but our first meeting was virtual with Sen. Chuck Schumer. We decided we would all be in the same room to take this call, and graciously someone offered their suite for this purpose. I made sure I brought cold water and snack bars to help everyone stay fresh and on top of our game.
A Challenging Start
THERESA: As it turned out, the first call was rather difficult. The staffer asked some tough questions, the answers to some of which I simply didn’t know. Earlier, I had explained to the new people that this might happen during any meeting and to simply be authentic and say “I don’t know, but I will find out for you” — which is exactly what I did. I also explained to the new folks that staffers have different personalities and have differing levels of receptiveness when you speak to them on issues. 22
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APTA New York Members Share Their Experiences at Advocacy Day By: Theresa Marko PT, DPT, MS, New York Federal Affairs Liaison
All in all, this conversation was good for everyone to see and hear. We had the entire New York delegation on that first call, which included NYPTA President Peggy Lynam PT, DPT; APTA President-elect Roger Herr, PT, MPA; and past APTA Academy of Acute Care Physical Therapy President Jim Smith, PT, DPT, MBA. We were in no shortage of presidents! Being surrounded by all of the seasoned (and exceptional) advocators made the students feel very special and confident. The more experienced people took this first call. We broke up the legislative asks among ourselves to allow the students and new people to listen how we framed our requests. I told the students and new people that once you hear it in real life, by the end of the day, you’ll be a pro. Even so, I ensured ahead of time that all the new advocates would have an experienced person on their zoom calls so they would have someone to lean on. ZARYNA: It was great to see the experienced team members collaborate and explain the importance of these issues within our profession and society. Although the first meeting was tough, it prepared us for the difficult questions we might face later. Being able to witness the meeting firsthand provided me with confidence to speak in our next meeting. SABRINA: Seeing how Theresa and our other more experienced teammates navigated explaining the issues and answering questions from the staff was helpful, but the after-meeting discussion also illuminated dynamics about the call I hadn’t even noticed, which further prepared me for things to look forward to in my next meeting.
Exercising Those Advocacy Muscles SABRINA: My next call was getting ready to happen — just me, a more experienced New York teammate, and Democratic Rep. Brian Higgins’ chief of staff. My nervous system was definitely in high gear getting ready for the meeting. Chiefs of staff are at the level right below the representatives themselves, so I knew this was a pretty important meeting. Even though I was in high gear, I mostly felt super-excited for the meeting because I knew that I had the training and general knowledge of how to handle anything that might come up. The chief of staff was engaged in our conversation. When it was my turn to speak on the addition of PTs to the NHSC and workforce diversity legislation, I felt in my flow because even though this was a new and challenging environment for me, I knew I had the capabilities to just be myself and speak from the heart about these issues, both of which are very important to me. THERESA: I held a call with Rep. Jones and the two students in his district: Zaryna Sanchez and Angelica Maldonado. They both did great and delivered the asks well, referring to me for any additional information that might be needed.
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APTA New York Members Share Their Experiences at Advocacy Day By: Theresa Marko PT, DPT, MS, New York Federal Affairs Liaison
After that, I facilitated a call with Republican Rep. Andrew Garbarino and Tom Ammirati, SPT, who attends Alvernia University in Pennsylvania. Tom went to advocacy day with his school, but since he’s from New York he had calls with his own legislators. He did a fantastic job and delivered our messages well. My last call of the day was an old-fashioned telephone conference call with Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s office and the entire New York team, who phoned in from wherever they were at that moment. Again, the more senior people led the call, but Sabrina did chime in when she felt it was important, and we welcomed her to do so. ZARYNA: It was time! Our appointment with Rep. Jones’ office came quicker than I expected. I was to discuss the importance of the National Health Services Corps program alongside Theresa and my classmate Angelica. As a Hispanic SPT, I felt comfortable discussing this issue since it directly affects students and underrepresented individuals. This bill would provide students from various rehab disciplines to apply for a loan repayment program while working in underserved areas. This issue resonates with me on a personal level. Overall, I’m thankful I was able to share my story with Rep. Jones’ office and be alongside supportive individuals. SABRINA: I wasn’t expecting to speak up on the call with Sen. Gillibrand because, like the first call, so many esteemed and experienced people from our New York team were on the call. However, at one point, after the representative from Sen. Gillibrand’s office asked a question, I felt like I did have something to say that would add to the discussion. I wasn’t sure if I should and, to be honest, I almost didn’t say anything because I didn’t know if it would be welcomed. But the other speakers on the call seemed pleased that I had added my voice to the conversation. No regrets there! The Power of the Profession — and the Importance of Connection
THERESA: After all the calls were done, I took some of the students to the Capitol building so we could get “The Picture” in front of the Capitol dome. It was literally 100 degrees in D.C. — another reminder that was nice to have hybrid calls in an air-conditioned hotel. I must admit — I was skeptical about why we had to meet in person if many of us were only doing zoom calls. By the end of the event, I understood. There is nothing like being together, getting all whooped up about the future of our profession, and making our collective voice heard. There is nothing like those in-person moments together, where you can get to know your colleagues and benefit from their mentorship. This hybrid model allowed us all to be together and be one voice, which is what it’s all about. This year we avoided the heat and the foot blisters, but we gained a presence among Congress that let them know our profession means business.
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APTA New York Members Share Their Experiences at Advocacy Day By: Theresa Marko PT, DPT, MS, New York Federal Affairs Liaison
ZARYNA: After the meetings finished, we all felt accomplished. Theresa brought us to the Capitol so we could take pictures. During our time there, we saw fellow APTA members who had in-person meetings and spoke about our outcomes.
This entire trip was one I will cherish forever. Connecting with these amazing individuals has encouraged me to continue advocating for the profession and stay involved. I hope sharing my experience sparks an interest in fellow members who are curious about getting involved. SABRINA: I felt such a great sense of accomplishment and gratitude. Not only was I meeting and making connections in Washington, D.C., with peers, professional mentors, and the policymakers, but I was also making a real difference. At the conclusion of Advocacy Day, I could not have felt more confident, hopeful, and optimistic about my future and the profession of physical therapy. I cannot wait to come back to the next one! Sabrina Basile, SPT, is a second-year DPT student at Daemen College in Buffalo, New York. She is the advocacy chair of the NYPTA Student Special Interest Group and serves as graduate representative in her school’s Student Government Association.
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APTA New York Members Share Their Experiences at Advocacy Day By: Theresa Marko PT, DPT, MS, New York Federal Affairs Liaison
She is interested in pelvic floor physical therapy and sports medicine, and she hopes to pursue a residency in orthopedics after graduating. You can reach Sabrina on twitter through @sabrinabee27 and by email at sabrina.basile@daemon.edu. Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MS, is a board-certified clinical specialist in orthopaedic physical therapy. She is a member of the APTA Public Policy and Advocacy Committee and the APTA Private Practice Section Government Affairs Committee. In addition, she serves on the Finance Committee of the APTA Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and on the Practice Affairs Committee of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. She was recently named federal affairs liaison for NYPTA. She can be found fervently advocating on Twitter at @TheresaMarkoPT. Zaryna Sanchez, SPT, is a third-year DPT student at Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., and an Area Health Education Scholar. She is interested in sports medicine and she hopes to pursue a residency after graduation. You can reach Zaryna on twitter using @zsanchez_spt and by email zsanchez2@mercy.edu
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