1. Victory Physical Therapy
Doug Arango, Terrance Reaves, Felicia Smith, Sophia Wang

2. About Victory PT Located in Mullica Hill, NJ
8-Time Winner of Gloucester County Times “Best of Gloucester County”
Clinical Director, Michael A. Walters
4 members of Clinical Staff

3. About Victory PT Ongoing therapeutic support
Commonly there for: back, knee, shoulder
15% neurologic/ stroke patients
Majority of patients are yrs old

4. Dr. Michael A. Walters Wayne Hills, NJ Penn State, 1982
Thomas Jefferson, 1989
NJ/PA Licensure
CSCS Certification
NSCA Strength and Conditioning Specialist 1995

5. Inside Victory PT Very small facility Limited floor space
Extensive walking has to take place outside

6. Inside Victory PT

7. Work Stations Warm up station (machines) Private rooms
Stretching stations
Front desk

8. Daily Routine Monday- Friday (8am-7pm) 1-3 evaluations 10-12 patients
Paperwork

9. Employment requirements
Undergraduate/Graduate school
National board exam
State exam
Staff- 3 physicians,2 aids,2 front desk
Qualities- highly motivated, responsible, compassionate, independent thinking

10. Advantages/Disadvantages
Advantages : Very personal, maximum time with patient, patient specific
Disadvantages : Limited space
“It’s always so crowded in here”

11. Physical Therapy Organizations
Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT)
Provide service and leadership to promote safety and protection
Volunteer opportunities
Resources for members

12. Physical Therapy Organizations
American Physical Therapy Organization (APTA)
Benefits offered to students, employers, physical therapists, and physical therapist assistants
Student benefits: discounts, involvement opportunities, news & publications, employment resources
PT benefits: networking, information, clinical and practice resources

13. Physical Therapy Organizations
World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT)
Non-profit organization charity in UK
Move PT forward as a globally recognized health care provider

14. Benefits Weekends off Always active Humbling Works with Charity
Community Service
good relationship with smaller practices

15. Master’s Degree Programs
Thomas Jefferson University, School of Health Professions
Doctor of Physical Therapy
3-year program
University directed exclusively to Healthcare
Accredited by the CAPTE
100% pass rate on National Licensure Exams
Human Performance Lab

16. Drexel University Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Services
Nationally Ranked
2 ½ year program
State-of-the-Art Technology
Offer Dean’s Merit Scholarships

17. The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
Use an evidence-based approach to meet the needs of the patient/client
24 students admitted each year
Min. 80 hours field experience
Offer Graduate Assistantships

18. Injuries/Activities Torn Rotator Cuff Torn ACL Amputation
Ask if anyone knows any at home exercises to do for a torn rotator cuff with a theraband, demonstrate one mentioned and/or one prepared
Ask if anyone knows any at home exercises to do for a torn ACL with theraband, demonstrate one mentioned and/or one prepared
Ask if anyone knows what to do for an amputation with a ball, ask for someone to demonstrate