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PT PRIORITYAugust, 1999 Volume 15, Number 04

Theme: Fall Conference and Membership

Join the APTA, the Job You Save May BeYour OwnJim Milder, PT

In the classic movie, It'sa Wonderful Life, George Bailey is

given theopportunity to seewhat his community would havebeen like if he had not been around.

I am moved to wonder what life in the physical therapycommunity would be like if therewere noAPTA. Why? Forseveral years, thepercentage oflicensed physical therapists thatbelong to theAssociation hasdeclined and now the actualnumber of members has started to decline. If those trends

continue, theAPTA will eventually lose all relevance and ceasetoexist for allpractical purposes. Over 60% of the PTs and80% of the PTAs who will receive this month's newsletter are

licensed in Illinois but are not members of the Association. So

whatwould it be like ifvery manyof the remaining 20% ofPTAs and 40%ofPTsfollowed the leadof the majority?

It issimple really. Physical Therapists would be working in thebasement ofhospitals or in the back room ofdoctors' officesdoing hotpacks and massage underthe prescription of theirboss, the doctor. Theywould be paidabout the sameas PTaides are today. The educational programs that havedevelopedover the years would have withered long before tuitions reachedthe levels theyare at today. There would be no PTAs.

In the1950s there wasa move on the part of the Physiatrists,who controlled physical therapy (through the registry), toenforce a situation where physical therapists could only workunder thedirect supervision of physicians. It was because of theefforts of some APTA leaders that this movement failed. At

about the sametime,Association members wereworking withstatejegislatorsto pass meaningful licensure acts.

In the 1960's it was theAssociation and its leaders who foughtfor the inclusion of physical therapy in the Medicare programand subsequendy other health insurance programs. In the1970's theAPTA paved the way for Physical TherapistAssistants. The long road to postgraduate entry-level wasembarked on in earnest in the 1970s, as well.

Bythe 1980's the Association was laying the groundworknecessary to secure greater autonomy and independence. InIllinois, the first tentativesteps towardsDirectAccess in the formof Evaluation Without Referral and the "Good Samaritan''

clause wereenacted. IPTA leaders formed the Illinois PhysicalTherapy Political Action Committee. Active therapeutic interventions were becoming the norm wherebefore passive modalitieshad prevailed. The Association was fostering postgraduateeducation. The Foundation for Physical Therapy wasgrowingand sponsoring research to validate PT interventions. Publicrelations efforts started aimedat educating the public about theneed for physical therapy.

By the early 1990'sDirect Access wasbecoming a limited reality.Laws were passed which curtailed Referral for Profit. PhysicalTherapist Assistants became licensed. The public demandedand wasable to get physical therapy in any numberofsettings.

That brings us to the present. We are now faced withchallengesunlike anythat wehave seen in the past. We have been a victimofour ownsuccess. Medicare reimbursement policy has ledtothe formation of billion dollartherapy empires.

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Table of ContentsJoin the APTA, The Job You Save May BeYour OwnPresident's MessageChiefDelegates ReportBylaw Motion to be Presented at the Fall Assembly1999 APTA Award Winners

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IPTA Staff ChangesThe IPTA staff is pleased toannounce the addition of Leslie Hanson toour staff. Leslie takes over the position ofSenior Administrative Assistant,which was recently vacated by Susan Jannusch. ^

President's MessageRichard Rausch, MBA, PT

This past June, the 1999 APTAHouse of Delegates (HoD) convened in Washington, D.C. .As inprevious years, the Illinois Delegation spent, many 12-hour days indebate, caucusing and deliberation.After 4 days, the end result was oneof the most productive I louse ofDelegates sessions in which I havehad the opportunity to participatein. I won't go into detail, the Chief

Delegate's report does that, but 1do want to highlight onecritical position that was taken. The 1999 House of Delegatesreaffirmed, strengthened and clarified that Physical Therapyservices are provided by Physical Iherapists and PhysicalTherapist. Assistants only.

Some of you might think that this is an obvious statement. Iwish it were. Unfortunately, many physicians, consumers andother healthcare providers are confused about who providesthese services and who the physical therapist is. The actionsof this House were in direct reaction to this confusion.

> The 1999 HoD eliminated the category of "Support Staff"in our policies. Previously, ATCs, Massage Therapists,etc were defined as "support staff". Other unlicensed staffwere defined as "aides". The APTA policy now identifiesall non-licensed staff as aides. No other category exists.

y The policy on Utilization ofATCs was eliminated. Thispolicy was redundant after the HoD redefined that ATCsare aides when working in our clinics.

y What an aide can do was clarified. Aides do not providetasks that, are defined in rThe Guide, to Physical TherapyPractice as interventions. Aides only perform tasks thatdo not require clinical decision-making. Only the physicaltherapist, or physical therapist assistant make clinicaldecisons.

> Aides do not provide all the components of a physicaltherapy visit. The physical therapist or physicaltherapist assistant is expected to have "direct contact withthe patient during each session".

The Illinois Delegation was instrumental in facilitating passageof some of these motions and was very involved in discussionsof this topic. Congratulations to our Chief Delegate MickeyBonk, and the other delegates from Illinois. They all did agreat job.


When I agreed to run for IPTA President in 1996, I made acommitment to do what I could to ensure that physicaltherapy services in Illinois would be provided by pliysicaltherapists and physical therapist assistants, and no one else. Ienjoyed the debate and deliberation at. this HoD because itperfectly complimented my commitment. The challenge nowis to integrate these policies into actions. How do we ensurethat aides do not perform interventions; that aides do notmake clinical decisions and that aides do not perform theentire treatment? That is our task.

1 have asked the Legislation Committee to take a look at ourPractice Act during the summer meeting. Is now the time tomodify it? Is now the time to make changes to the Rules andRegulations to tighten up the definintion of an "aide"? Ouract allows aides to perform whatever tasks the pliysicaltherapist delegates to them. Maybe we need to be morespecific.

I also have a request for each of you. I receive many callsfrom individuals who feel that aides are currently beingoverutilized in some practice settings. Patients receive physicaltherapy services without being evaluated by a PT. .Aides treatpatients with no on-site supervision. I'm not sure that theseconcerned people do anything more than call us. I encouragethem to file a complaint with the state, but the state rarelynotifies me of any complaints. It is our responsibility to reportviolations of our Practice Act to the Department of Professional Regulations. It. is each of our responsibilities to be veryactive in "policing" the practice of pliysical therapy in Illinois.Watch for October's issue of PT Priority which will containinformation from the Ethics Committee about how and when

to report violations of our Code of Ethics and Practice Act.Please use this information. We have a wonderful profession;it deserves our protection.

Have a good summer!

One PTs thoughts on membership...I am a member of the APTA for the benefits of belonging tothe sections. The information, educational opportuntiesand networking have been invaluable. Membership hasalso provided access to APTA staff who have been helpfulregarding reimbursement issues, fax-on-demand forimmediate information and marketing materials such as PTMonth promotions. Lastly, the Guide to Physical TherapistPractice, is an advantage and I believe it is an asset to theprofession.

Shetyl Poretnba, PT Director, Clinical Services RSN


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1999 Course OfferingsDates Course

8/6-8/99 Management of Knee Dysfunction

8/6-8/99 Medical Screening for the Physical Therapist8/20-22/99 Scientific Bases for Evaluation and Tx of Orthopaedic Dysfunction

9/10-12/99 Theoretical Foundations for Eval. and Tx of Neurologic Dysfunction

9/17-19/99 Legal and Ethical Issues in Rehabilitation

9/24-26/99 Human Resource Management in Health Care

9/24-26/99 Management of Foot and Ankle Dysfunction10/8-10/99 Management of Elbow,Wrist, and Hand Dysfunction10/8-10/99 Rehabilitation Management of Adults with Hemiplegia10/15-17/99 Professional Issues in Physical Therapy

10/22-24/99 PNF Techniques for Orthopaedic and Neurological Dysfunction

11/5-7/99 Assistive Technology •

11/12-14/99 Management of Shoulder Dysfunction

11/12-14/99 Clinical Research in the Health Sciences

1/7-9/00 Rehabilitation Management of Balance and Coordination Deficits1/14-16/00 Scientific Bases for Evaluation and Tx of Orthopaedic Dysfunction

1/21-23/00 Theoretical Foundations for Eval and Tx of Neurologic Dysfunction

2/11-13/00 Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders of the LumbarSpine2/25-27/00 Human Resource Management in Health Care

2/25-27/00 Management of Lumbar Spine, Hip, and SI Dysfunction

2/25-27/00 Rehabilitation Management of Individuals withSpinal Cord Injury3/17-19/00 Professional Issues in Physical Therapy

3/17-19/00 Rehabilitation of Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries

3/24-26/00 Industrial Physical Therapy3/24-26/00 Sensory Integrative and Perceptual Motor Disorders4/7-9/00 Educational Methods and Materials

4/14-16/00 Management of the Difficult Patient

Fop mope Information pegapding the postppolessional ppogpams (MHS, MS, and DPT), contact PatHumbles opJill Stikeleathep, M8, PT, Univepstty olIndianapolis, Kpannept School ofPhysical Thepapy,1400 East Hartna Avenue, Indianapolis, M, 46227-3697. Phone 317/788-8502 op1-800-232-8834.

Instructors

TerryMalone, EdD, PT, ATCWaltJenkins, MS, PT, ATCWilliam Boissonnault, MS, PTTed Worrell, EdD, PT, SCS, ATCSam Kegerreis, MS, PT, ATCJulie Gahimer, HSD, PTEllen Winchell Miller, MS, PTJonathan Cooperman, MS,JD, PTRon Scott, JD, PT, OCSRon Scott,JD,PT, OCSJonathan Cooperman, MS.JD, PTTom McPoil, PhD, PT, ATCCarolyn Wadsworth, MS, PT, CHTJudith Verbanets, MS, PTPauline Flesch, MS, PTGwynn Christie, MS, PTJulie Gahimer, HSD, PTEllen Winchell Miller, MS, PTLana Milburn, MA, CCCBrian Kanyer, PTSamKegerreis, MS, PT, ATCWaltJenkins, MS, PT, ATCBeth Domholdt, EdD, PTBrian Pease, MS, PT, OCSJuliePoulin, MHS, PTPam Duncan, PhD, PTTed Worrell, EdD, PT, SCS, ATCSam Kegerreis, MS, PT, ATCJulie Gahimer, HSD, PTEllen Winchell Miller, MS, PTH. Duane Saunders, MS, PTRon Scott, JD, PT, OCSJonathan Cooperman, MS,JD, PTJim Porterfield, MA, PTCarl DeRosa, MS, PTDiane S. Huss, MSEd, PTPauline Flesch, MS, PTGwynn Christie, MS, PTKristine Legters, MS, PTMichael Schwabenbauer, PhDKent Timm, PhD, PTBarbaraH. Connolly, EdD, PTJulie Gahimer, HSD, PTCecilia Graham, PhD, PTSteve Konstant, MS, PTSamKegerreis, MS, PT, ATCJames Rice, RhD, HSPP

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1999 Chief Delegates ReportMickey Bonk, PT, ChiefDelegate, Illinois Chapter

1 he 1999 House ofDelegates in Washington, D.C. is nowbut a memory. For those of us who participated as the IllinoisDelegation, the memories are varied and, for the most part,positive. This article highlights activities and motions thatwere addressed at this year's HoD.

At the Spring IPTA Chief Delegate's Forum, I mentioned diatlast year was die "Year of the PTA," but this year would bethe "Year of the PT Aide". I believe that was a fairly accurateprediction. The l99 HoD made a number of statementsregarding aides and their roles within Physical TherapyDepartments. It was obvious that the level of concernregarding the current job market and the pressure on so manyof us to utilize lesser-skilled individuals in our practice was onour minds as we discussed the issue. There were individuals

and components who felt strongly that the aide should not beinvolved at all widi direct patient care. The Illinois delegationfelt that our membership believed that there were hands-onactivities diat were appropriate to delegate to an aide. Aconsensus-building process was initiated and the results reflectthe hard work of many individuals.

The Illinois Chapter, in particular, succeeded in gettlingthefollowing two motions passed. RC 5-99 Position onPhysical Therapy Intervention states that PTs and PTAsare the only individuals who provide physical therapy interventions. Asdefined by the Guide to Physical TherapyPractice^ interventions are purposeful and skilled interactionsthat include methods and techniques.

RC 5.5-99 Position on Physical Therapy Aides statesthat aides are anysupport personnel who may be involved inthe provision of physical therapist directed support services. Itfurther states that support services are tasks that do notrequire clinical decision-making (the role of the PT) or clinicalproblem-solving (performed by PT or PTA) and can includemethods and techniques of an intervention.

Asimple example would be the application ofa hot pack. Thedecision to use this modality as an intervention with a patientis based on the examination and evaluation of the patient.Skin integrity, sensation, cognition and other factors all play apart in this decsion. It is the role of the PT to make thedetermination.

The actual application of the hot pack may be performed bytheaide (as directed by the therapist).Related to the topic ofaides was the position on athletic trainers (from 1993). Someindividuals believe ATCs and Exercise Physiologists shouldhave greater patient care responsibilities than an "on-the-job"trained aide. The majority of the delegates, however, felt thatthis should not be the case.

This position was rescinded (removed from the books) which,in essence, makes anyone that is not a PT or a PTA an aidewhen working under the supervision of a PT and billing forPT.

Let me point out that although these are position statementsfrom the APTA, state law supercedes the APTA issue andcertainly is the first placeone should look for direction regarding delegation to an aide. I do believe, however, that it can beextremely helpful to have the Association's stand on this issueand it certainly can be used as a resource as you set departmental policy or define your practice.

Another motion that was passed was RC 47-99 Position onPhysical Therapy Education Program Development andExpansion. In this motion the APTA recommends against thedevelopment of new entry-level education programs andagainst the expansion of existing programs until die year2002. (Note: this is the position of die APTA but can have nodirect impact upon the Commission on Accreditation inPhysical Therapy Education due to issues regarding restraintof trade.)

I would be remiss if I did not take the time to recap theactivties that were a direct result of the creation of the Na

tional Assembly of Physical Therapist Assistants at die ^8

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Bylaw Motion To Be Presented At The Fall Assembly

The Board of Directors is publishing the following bylawmotionfor theFall Assembly. This notice fulfills that 30 day notice required for bylawmotions. Discussion on this motion will be held at District Meetings thisfall. Contact your District Chairs, district representativesor the ChapterOffice with questions.

MOTION: Changethe number of mandatory meetingsfor the Assemblyin Article DC Meetings, Section 1 of the bylawsto read:

Article DC. MeetingsSECTION 1: Assembly ofRepresentativesA minimum ofone two £1}(& Assembly meetings shall be held duringthe fiscal year.

Rationale: In response to the discussions at the 1999SpringAssemblyMeeting, the Board is proposing that the meetingschedule forthe Assemblybe changed to require that a minimum of one meeting peryear be held, rather than two. This action would allow the Associationtoconduct business more efficiently and cost effectively. Changing thenumber does not limit the association from having more than onemeeting, rather it does not require two meetings a year be held even ifthere is insufficient business actions to be taken.

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1999 APTAAward-WinnersThefolhvingniembersofthelPTAww

Mary E. Murney, PT, PCS, lias been awarded the Dor-Sally Edclsberg, MS, PT, FAPTA, was recognized as aCatherine Wortliiiighani Fellow ofthe APTA. This awardrecognizes "those persons whose work has resulted in lastingand significant advances in the science, education and practiceof the profession of pliysical therapy.''

Sally was chosen for this award due to her 36 years of.Association membership where she has served on numerouscommittees and as a member ofthe Board ofDirectors. Shehas been instrumental in obtaining financing for one of thelargest expansions of research facilities within an educationprogram for physical therapy in the country. The total dollaramount she has received in research grants is more than 2million. She was particularly instrumental in the Foundationfor Physical Therapy's creation and organization. Sally hasbeen the director of the Physical Therapy Education Programat Northwestern for 25 years and has served the IPTA as bothchapter President and Director. She has been acontributor tothe World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) andhas been nominated to serve as president of the WCPT thisyear.

Dr. Suzann K. Ca.nbell, PhD, PT, FAPTA, is the 1999recipient of the Mary McMillan Lecture Award. Thisaward was established to pay tribute to Mary McMillan, adedicated pioneer of PT in the US and abroad, foundingpresident of the APTA and esteemed teacher. Considered theguiding spirit of the profession of physical therapy, McMillanled the way towards higher standards in treatment andprofessionalism in physical therapy

Suzann Campbell was honored for her more than 30 years ofcommittment to the physical therapy profession. She isdistinguished as a clinician, researcher and educator. Herwork has influenced a multitude oftherapists and has beenpresented in awide variety of professional forums, particularlyin relation to pediatric physical therapy. Her long anddistinguished career has already earned her APTA's MaryMcMillan Scholarship, the Golden Pen Award, Section onPediatrics Research Award, Section on Education's Distinguished Educator Award, the Chattanooga Research Awardand designation as aCatherine Worthingham Fellow. Suzannwas the first physical therapist to serve on an advisory boardlor a National Institutes of Health component.

othy Briggs Memorial Scientific Inquiry Award for herresearch article, The Ecological Relevance of the Test ofInfant Motor Performance (TIMP) Elicited Scale Items". Thearticle examines how well the demands placed on infantsduring administration of the TIMP reflect the environmentaldemands they encounter in daily life. Murney and co-author,Suzann Campbell, clearly articulate the importance of ecological validity in assessment scales.

The Dorothy Briggs Memorial Scholarship recognizes studentmembers who have demonstrated the ability to develop well-conceived, suitably designed and clearly expressed experimental investigations. The award is named after Dorothy Briggs,an outstanding educator and active investigator. It is bestowed upon those physical therapists who have been authorsof outstanding reports on research in physical therapy,undertaken when they were students. CJ,

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Members MentoringMembers

Marjorie E. Johnson, MS, PT, Work Group Leader -Membership Division

Timothy J. Caruso, MBA, MS, PT, Vice-President IPTA

In the last two years, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has developed a new "Members MentoringMembers" program. This members only program wasdeveloped to help facilitate the process whereby fellowphysical therapy practitioners, researchers, and educators arewilling to support and encourage the career development ofother APTA members. A "Members Mentoring Directory11 hasbeen developed. We would like to see more IPTA membersbecome involved in this program as either mentors or proteges.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How do I Become a mentor?

First, you must be an APTA member. Since the directories areon-going projects, you may be able to submit a form tobecome a mentor. The database will be continually updatedand revised directories will be made available periodically.Forms are available through APTA's website at www.apta.organd through Fax-On-Demand at 800/399-2782, item number1573. You may also phone Women's Initiatives at 800/999-2782, ext. 8596.

IF I BECOME AMENTOR, WHO WILL I BE MENTOR1NC?Because this is a members mentoring members program, theprotege and mentor must both be APTA members. Protegesmay be PTs, PTAs, students, recent graduates, someonethinking about entering a practice specialty, an individualseeking advice about advancement in their current practice oreducational setting or setting up a private practice, a PTpractitioner re-entering the profession or facing burn-out,clinicians moving into or out of the educational arena andmore. There are numerous possibilities.

Does APTA match proteges with mentors?

No; -the directory is the resource for members seeking mentors. The directory is organized by state and area of expertise. Amember seeking a mentor will contact a prospectivementor directly; prospective mentors may choose not to enterinto a mentoring relationship at that time.

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Dues Installment PlanKristine S. Hillmer, MBA, CAE, Executive Director, IPTA

oince January of this year, APTA has been piloting a testprogram which allows members to pay their membership dueson an installment plan dirough their credit card. The pilotwas originally limited to paticipants from five states and theU.S. Military. As of May 1999, 283 members had takenadvantage of the program and feedback from participatingmembers has been extremely positive. The early success hasbeen so encouraging that APTA is now going to offer thisoption to ajl members. Given the current economic challengesthat many therapists are experiencing, the APTA Board feltthat this may assist members who are having a difficult timepayingall of their dues in one payment. Final determinationby the Board is needed before the program moves beyond thetest phase in 2000, but for those who have been waiting for aninstallment dues option, your window of opportunity is now!

The program breaks your payments into four equal installments over an eight-month period, with a $15 handling feeadded to defray the cost of administering the program. Thishandling fee is required due to the House of Delegates direction that the expense of administering the program is cost-neutral to the APTA.

I hope that this installment plan may assist some of you incontinuing or beginning your IPTA/APTA membership bymaking it easier for you to pay. In these challenging economictimes, many members have found that their IPTA/APTAmembership has helped them. The job postings, networkingopportunities and educational offerings have been helpful tomembers looking for other employment options. In addition,members have benefitted from the continued monitoring offederal and state regulations which affect the practice ofphysical therapy. If you have any questions regarding thisnew program, you can direct them to the APTA Membership

Department at 1-800-999-2782, ext. 3124. <^"

Stole Practice Acts Available on APTAWeb Page!

APTA's Government Affairs Department is pleased to announcethat adirectory of state practice acts (including Illinois') hasbeen placed on the APTA web site! This directory is auseful

tool for members with practice, legislative and policy questions.

Cheek eat the weh site at MW.eptt.org/govf_eff/^ stefepreefieeeefs.html ,

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Award-Winning DirectoryKristine S. HUlmer, MBA, CAE, Executive Director IPTA

Have you heard the news? The IPTA Membership/ResourceDirectory is now an award-winning publication! The IPTAreceived Second Place in the 1999 APTA Partners in ExcellenceAward category for Membership Directories at the APIAScientific Meeting in June.

The Partners in Excellence Award Program recognizes thework and efforts of APT4 components in many categoriesincluding financial management, newsletters, public relationsand, of course, membership directories. Entries are judged byassociation experts outside of APTA who have expertise in thearea in which they are judging. The IPTA Membership/Resource Directory is a free member benefit to IPTA membersand includes a copy of the Illinois Physical Therapy PracticeAct, contact information for members of the IPTA, the APIACode of Ethics and other reference documents that are helpfulto our members.

Very shortly, we will begin making plans for the 2000 Membership Directory, which will be published around January 1,2000. To be included in the membership listing, you must bean active IPTA/APTA member by October 31, 1999. We alsoask that members who need to update their membership filecontact us with the current information as soon as it isavailable. Active members will receive their personal copy bymail in January. In addition to the reference material listedabove, we do accept advertising from companies wishing tomarket to our members. To make changes to your membership information or to obtain information on advertsing mtheDirectory, contact the IPT\ chapter office at 800/552-4782 oremail us at [email protected]. v^A

ua I1, E... Eesy I/I/ays toJoin theAPTA/IPTA'!

On the Web! (at www.apta.org)Via telephone! (call the APTA Membership Department

at 800/999-2782, ext. 3124]

By mail! (call the IPTA Chapter Office for anapplication)

If you have any questions on membership, contact either the IPTA orthe APTA offices. Remember, through the end of the year you havethe opportunity to take advantage of the new installment dues option!

Students! \Wondering how to remain amember of APTA and IPTA after *you graduate? Try Career Starter Dues! •

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If you renew your membership by the end of the month in •which you graduate you can take advantage of this special •savings! •

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•Year One: You pay 1/3 of national and chaopter dues. 0Year Two: You pay 2/3 of national and chapter dues. •Year Three: You pay full membership and chapter dues. 0

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Career Starter Dues allows you to continue to receive .the benefits of membership at areduced price as you begin •your career in PT! •

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MOW DOES AMEMBER OBTAIN AMENTORING DIRECTORY?The directory is free to APIA members. Simply phoneWomen's Initiatives at 800/999-2782, ext. 8596, or [email protected] to request one. If you leave a voicemailmessage or send an email, be sure, to state your name, mailingaddress, membership number, when; you heard about thedirectory and whether you will be sharing the directory withothers. This information is necessary to accurately track theusage and impact of the program.

Will directories be available onAPTA's website?Yes; the APIA is currently working on the programmingnecessary to implement an on-line version of the directory andwill announce when it is up and running. But, the web versionwill still be accessible to members only.

Why become a mentor?There are a number of reasons. The current state ofhealthcare is a good place to start. Professionals in the fieldfor several years have been through a number of changes,including downsizing. These members may have someinsights to share with you. Mentors have a unique oppotunityto shape the future of our profession by assuring that futureleaders are encouraged and brought into leadership roles.Mentoring is a way to "give back" to the profession in wayswhich are often immeasurable.

If you have not had a mentor, now is agreat time to meetone. If you have never been a mentor, now is a great time tostart. For local information on how to get started, contactMarjorie Johnson at 312/908-4530 or [email protected]; or Tim Caruso at 630/628-8176 [email protected]. (^

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PTA's Discuss

Membership in the APTAPTA students were asked toanswer the question "WhyBelong toAPTA?" Beloware excerptsfrom three studentessays. Full reprints ofthe essays appeared intheApril 1999PT Pnonty.

"Having membership in an organization has potential forgiving its members a voice in society and to strengthen theorganization and its policies... The APIA is in the business oflobbying for our future in the profession; they have had...many unfair practice acts challenged, overturned and this isbeneficial to the future of the physical therapy profession...Mychallenge to all skeptics is to become educated about yourprofessional organization. If the APTA rises to your challengesand is able to answer, then let's all become united to protectallaspects of the profession and physical therapy clients. "

- Lisa Otto, SPTA, Illinois Central University

"...lVlembers can receive cheaper rates on health and autoinsurance...attend conferences at reduced rates, meet fellowprofessionals and gain new friends. Let's not forget thePhysical TherapyJournals with all the latest news that affectsphysical therapy...articles keeping you posted on breakthroughs... job opportunities...continuing education. If for noother reason, join because of job security...politicians listen tolarge voter groups. Your APTA can fight to keep our profession strong. We may be able to stop trends if we unite as onevoice and let the powers that be know we are going to fightfor our profession. Join the APTA!"

- Tim Moos, SPTA, Illinois Central University

u1 he APTA is an organization that aims to make physicaltherapy the best,most productive profession that it canbe...providing simple luxuries such as monthly journals to allmembers...information on the ever-changing workings oflegislation...in-depth articles of new techniques and research...job opportunities...continuing education...frequent meetingsand conferences. The APTA can do much more... alwaysproviding representation when new laws and policies are beinginstituted...the physical therapist assistant would not exist ifnot for this organization."

- Teresa Jackson, SPTA, Illinois Central University


A Student's Perspective...Jennnifer Hilb, Northwestern University

Lhe first day ofschool. It always brings an excited andnervous feeling. The first day of physical therapy school wasno different . Typical of most first days, PT school involvedhandout after handout of schedules, syllabi, information oncampus safety, handbooks and more. One of the handoutsthat I received on that first day was from the APTA. It was aninformational brochure and membership form. I rememberthe brochure reading, "Step Into Your FutureWith APTA". Iread the brochure and it all sounded great, but I had been amemberof many organizations in the past, and it seemed theonly thing they gave me was something to put on my resume.However, I was beginning to hear all those scarystories aboutthe job market and figured that adding anotherorganizationto the list could only help me; I just wasn't sure how.

Soon after joining, I knew that being an APTA member wasgoing to be much more than just a "resume builder". Irealized that there was a lot about the profession that I didn'tknow. What is PPS? What is the $1500 cap? I began to seeall of these issues as headlines in the PT Bulletin or PT

Magazine. I also saw that the things we learn about in schoolare actually happening outside of our sheltered classrooms. Iread stories from real people. Between school and supplemental information from APTA, I became much more knowledgeable about our profession. Networking...a word we oftenhear; being involved in APTA has allowed me to meet avariety of people in the profession, not only in Illinois, butaround the countryas well. This past June, I attended theNational Conference in Washington, D.C. I met students andpracticing PTs from all over. As students in the middle of atime of change, it is important to set yourself apart. I feel thatI can do this in a variety of ways through APTA. As amember, I am also a member of the IPTAand the IPTAStudentSpecial Interest Croup (SSIG). SSIG isa way thatstudents can get involved without feeling overwhelmed. It is aplace to start and meet odier students from Illinois. We havemeetings that correspond with the IPTA conferences, and ourown student conclave. To help students financially, the SSIGgives out scholarships for students to attend APTA conferences. APTA has student rates for joining, for conferenceregistration and for meetings. Not only do students receive aspecial rate while in school, but they can take advantage of"CareerStarter Dues". I have experienced many of thebenefits of being an APTA member; so far, APTA has made thebeginning of my journey to the real world a smoother ride. Ihave no doubt that APTA will also be there when I arrive at

my destination. (^


APTA Announces Certified

Clinical SpecialistsTheAPTA recognized 348 physical therapy professionals forclinical excellence in 1999. To date, there are 2,806 certifiedclinical specialists across the nation who have demonstratedtheir expertise in one or more of the following specialties:Cardiopulmonary, Clinical Electrophysiologic, Geriatrics,Neurologic, Orthopaedic, Pediatric or Sports PhysicalTherapy. According to American Board of Physical TherapySpecialists Chair, Susan Butler McNamara, "Specialist certification demonstrates a practitioners commitment to thephysical therapy profession, to providing the highest qualitymedical care, to supporting colleagues through knowledge-sharing, and to demonstrating to the community that physicaltherapists are prepared to meet the healthcare challenges ofthe future." To obtain board certification, candidates mustsubmit evidence ofrequired clinical practice in a specialtyarea, successfully complete a rigorous written exam anddemonstrate specialized knowledge and advanced clinicalproficiency in an area of physical therapy practice.

There were 14 Certified Clinical Specialists named in Illinois.Congratulations to: Paul McKoy, PT, GCS; Jennifer Reft,PT, NCS; Alan Tan, PT, OCS; Edward Charles Valkner, PT,OCS; Frances Teves Keating, PT, OCS; Kenneth Burger,PT, OCS; Asraf Labib Abdelhamid, PT, OCS; KhaledMohamed Rashad, PT, OCS; Mehana Osman, PT, OCS;Brent Schwartzlander, PT, OCS; Karen Stevens, PT, OCS;Anna Marie O'Conner, PT, OCS; Susan Leona Schwartz,FT, OCS; Bruce Alan Schellhammer, PT, SCS. (^** bold type denoted IPTA membership

Member Services only forIPTA Members

The services offered by the IPTA Chapter Office are paid for,in large part, by membership dues. We realize that ourservices are more valuable than ever to members and will no

' longer be able to offer services, resources or answer practicalquestions to non-members. Although we have limited theseoptions in the past, we are curtailing iteven further. Whencontacting the IPTA Chapter Office, all callers will be asked fortheir membership status, which will be verified through ourmembership database. Nonmembers will not be able to accessresources that are considered member services. The tightening of this policy is to ensure that the membership has continued value for those paying their annual dues. (^

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ChiefDelegatesReport continuedfrom page 5

The Representative Body ofthe National Assembly (RBNA)convened prior to the start of the House ofDelegates. For thefirst time inour history, affiliate members, representing a vastmajority of APTA chapters, met to discuss and vote on issuesthat were specifically pertinent to that membership group.That deliberative body addressed more than two dozenmotions and proposed two motions that were debated andpassed at the House of Delegates. The first of these motions,RC 11-99 Position on Physical Therapist and PhysicalTherapist Assistant Licensure, was an amendment to analready existing position statement on licensure for PTs andPTAs. The amendment adds that PTs and PTAs should begraduates of accredited physical therapy education programs(or equivalent programs, if internationally trained) and shouldpass an entry-level competency exam. The second NationalAssembly motion was RC 52-99 Recognition for AdvancedAchievement for Physical Therapist Assistants. Thismotion charged the APTA BoD and the National Assembly tostudy the feasibility and need for the recognition of advancedskills achievement by PTAs. Once the RBNA concluded, therole of the RBNA rep (Illinois' representative this year wasMichelle Hulstead) became that ofconsultant and deliberatorwith their respective chapter delegations. Michelle, when notbusy with wrap-up meetings with the RBNA, caucused withthe Illinois Delegation, attended candidate interviews, andrepresented the Illinois affiliates' viewpoints in our deliberations.

National Elections were held with positions as follows: FranWelk, Treasurer; Pam Duffy, Speaker; Janet Bezncr, CarolSchunk andMarcia Smith, Directors; William BandyandCharlene Porter, Nominating Committee. I mentioned in thebeginning of this report, the positive memories that have comeout of this year's House of Delegates. Although we did notcomplete all of the business of the House, we worked hardand, for a few brief moments, played hard. We reached agood middle ground on a number of issues and the IllinoisDelegation played a significant role in the motions relevant tothePT aide. We had discussions about future ofthe profession and made some decisions regarding what we think thefuture should look like. There was not enough time to discussthings in as great of detail as some would have liked, but we

' made a valiant effort. I would like to thank the membershipfor giving me the opportunity to serve in the capacity of ChiefDelegate.

Also, a large THANK YOU to the Illinois Delegation, whostepped up to the task and got the job done! As always, if youhave any questions regarding the issues of the House ofDelegates, Iwould be more than happy to discuss them withyou. <&

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The Seventh Annual Fundraiser for APTA's MinorityScholarship Fund, Diversity 2000: Physical TherapyScholarships for a Diverse Future, is scheduled for Saturday, October 9, 1999 in Rye, New York. The fundraiser isbeing hosted by the New York Chapter of the APTA.APTA members are invited to attend. Single ticket pricesfor the cocktail reception are $75. Contributions ofanykind are welcome. Ad space in the souvenir book may bepurchased at $500 for a full-page ad, $250 for a half-pagead and $100 for a business card. For further information,please contact APTA's Department of Minority/InternationalAffairs at 1-800-999-278, extension 3144. <^"

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dler^y:S(MlgktollieNewMeilllinmatE^eBidg»1999 IPTA Fall Conference

November 72-14 at Eagle Ridge Resort in Galena, Illinois

2 Day Courses:♦ Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes

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Workshops : Choose from over 20 1-2hour workshops on topics such as:

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On Friday, November 12th!

Call the IPTA chapter office at 800-552-47S2 or email us at [email protected] for moreinformation or to request a brochure.

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IPTA Working for You -IDPR Enhances

Communication OptionsThefollowing information was takenfrom aletter to the IPTA, datedJuly 20,1999,from IDPR DirectorLeonardSherman.

In February 1999, the IPTA and 30 other associations inIllinois met with the Illinois Department ofProfessionalRegulations (IDPR) Director Leonard Sherman. At thatmeeting many concerns were voiced over the near-impossibletask of contacting the IDPR on the telephone and the slowlicense-renewal process. As a result of that meeting, severalchanges have been made at the IDPR, which should allow youto access the information that you need much faster andeasier.

You can now verify license status information on the Internetthrough the DDPR's new service entitled, Express AccessLicense Look-up, this site is available at www.state.il.us/dpr.You may verify the license status of any licensee by simplyclicking on the Express Access License Look-up icon. Thisservice is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Anotherservice, entitled Express Access Change ofAddress is alsoavailable for licensees who have changed their address.

License renewal will soon be made easier when the IDPRunveils its Express Access Touch Tone/Credit CardRenewal. With this new system, license renewal will be faster,easier and more convenient. License renewal will only be aphone call away; 24 hours aday, 7days a week. The entirerenewal process will take less than five minutes to complete.Express Access Internet Renewal, planned for the nearfuture, will allow Internet license renewal, t^

APTA's PTeam Grassroots

ProgramIf you are interested in being active and keeping informed atthe federal level, we encourage you to consider becoming amember of the APTA's PTeam Crassroots Program. Thisprogram is avital link to AFIA's success on Capitol Hill. AllPTe°am members receive a bi-monthly newsletter on legislativeactivity on Capitol Hill, and three to four Legislative ActionAlerts each year on current federal legislative issues. To enroll,use the PTeam online form in the Government Affairs page onthe APTA website (www.apta.org). ^

JointheAPTA, continuedfromfrontpage

Medicare became unable to support the excesses and nowmany of those empires have collapsed, discarding therapistsby the thousands.

Twenty percent of physical therapists report that their salary,hours or number ofvisits have been cut. The number olunemployed physical therapists more than doubled betweenOctober 1998 and March 1999. Ayear prior to that therewere virtually no unemployed physical therapists.

There is much to be done. TheAmerican ChiropracticAssociation seems intent on convincing the public that physicaltherapists can not provide manual therapy. Trainers areholding themselves out to the public as replacements forphysical therapists. Medicare has decided that nursing homepatients will never need more than $1,500 worth of outpatientphysical and speech therapy combined in one year.

How long can 40% or 30% or 20% of licensed PTs and PTAsfight these battles? Once the Association crosses the line ofirrelevance the clock will be rolled back with a speed andferocity that will make our heads spin. Ido not know wherethat line is, but Ido know that we are moving toward it andnot away from it.

Please call the APIA and join today. You can use a credit cardor get on the Dues Installment Program. Iknow that the.several hundred dollars you will spend on dues (and hopefullycontributions to the PAC and Foundation) is hard to come by.Understand that salary cuts are averaging over $4,000 peryear. The time to act is now. The choice is yours. C^

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Pardon Oar Dust...The IPTA Website is undergoing

construction. The changes whichare being made will better reflect

the organizational structure ofthe IPTA. We hope you find

the site useful. Be sure tocheck it out! Changes will

be on-going, so come backrand visit often! Coming next...

a Members-Only section.

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PTs Sought to Help "Walkfor Hope"

\j\ly of Hope, a Los-Angeles based cancer research founda

tion is holding a breast cancer fundraiser on October 17, 1999in Chicago. "Walk for Hope" begins at Northwestern University along the lakefront in Evanston. All funds raised by thewalk will be used for breast cancer research. IPTA member

Toni Sander will be leading the walkers in a series of warm-up stretches that morning.

Volunteer PTs are being sought to assist walkers during thewarm-up by monitoring their posture or stretching activity.10-20 volunteers are needed for this event. If you areinterested in volunteering to help the walkers warm-up pleasecontact Leslie Hanson at the IPTA office at 630-571-1400 or

via email at [email protected]. If you are interested inparticipating as a walker or would like more informationabout the event, please contact the Walk For Hope's Chicagooffice at 847-583-8600 and ask for a participant/sponsor

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Employment TransitionProgram Now Available

1 heAPIA is here to help you! Should you become temporarily unemployed while you are an APTA member, theEmployment Transition Program will ease your timebetween jobs. If you are unemployed at the time of yourrenewal, you can have your APIA membership extended at nocost for up to six months while you seek employment.

You won't miss a single issue of PT Magazine, PhysicalTherapy or PT Priority, conference announcements, or othervaluable membership benefits. You will continue to receive fullbenefits; all the valuable resources that APTA/IPTA offers. TheEmployment Transition Program allows you to stay informed,continue networking within your professional community, andreceive support from your professional Association at a timewhen you need it most.

To qualify for this program, you must have been a member ofthe APIA for two or more years following graduation andmust be actively seeking employment. You also must providea written request and a copy of a letter from your formeremployer or a state unemployment commission. At that time,your membership will be extended by six months. (Note: Thisprogram allows only one extension per member.) For moreinformation, contact the APTA Membership Department at800/999-2782, ext. 3124. cT

...for the following chapter awards:

Outstanding Physical TherapistPhysical Therapist of the Year

Physical Therapist Assistant of the YearJohn Maselter Award

Nominations should be sent to Julie RosenEmail:[email protected]: (773)296-7370.

Deadline for submissions: September 15, 1999

Contact the IPTA Chapter Officeif you needadescription ofthecriteria foreachaward.

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Ethics CornerJeanne O'NeilMcCoy, MS, PT,NCS/Ethics CommitteeChairperson

1 he Illinois Physical Therapy Association (IPTA) ChapterOffice recently received a phone call from a memberconcerned about a physician who was recruiting for aphysical therapist assistant (PTA) who would be practicingunder his supervision without a physical therapist (PT).The question arose: Is this practice arrangement acceptable?

NO! This situation would not only be unethical but alsoillegal. According to Paragraph 90/1, Section 1(9) of theIllinois Physical Therapy Act, a physical therapist assistantis "...a person licensed to assist a physical therapist andwho has met all requirements as provided in this Act andwho works under the supervision of a licensed physicaltherapist to assist in implementing the physical therapytreatment program as established by the licensed physicaltherapist..." Furthermore, according to Paragraph 90/2,Section 2(7), "...the physical therapist must maintaincontinual contact with the physical therapist assistantincluding periodic personal supervision and instruction toinsure the safety and welfare of the patient". This arrangement would also violate Standard I of the StandardsofEthical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant,which reads "Physical therapist assistants provide servicesunder the supervision of a physical therapist".

With the healthcare environment as turbulent as it is

currently, "opportunities" may occur that, on the surface,are appealing. APT or PTA less familiar with the PracticeAct or Code of Ethics might accept a job without realizingthat it is illegal. Reviewing these documents, which arepublished in the Illinois Physical Therapy Association 1999Membership Directory, can help PTs and PTAs avoid suchpotential pitfalls. Feel free to contact any member of theIPTA Board of Directors, the Chapter Office or the EthicsCommittee with any questions or concerns. Current EthicsCommittee members inlclude: Chairperson, Jeanne McCoy(708-386-7489/[email protected]), Christine Deans(312-942-5847), and Barbara Sullivan (217-535-4288).

Special thanks go out to the member who contacted theIPTA Chapter Office with this concern about^inappropriate PTA practice; responding to anotherprinciple in the Code of Ethics: "Physical therapists acceptthe responsibility to protect the public and the professionfrom unethical, incompetent or illegal acts".

During her Presidential Address at PT '99, APTA PresidentJan K. Richardson discussed how "As the PT professionlooks toward the new millenium, it will need a compass tohelp guide it into the future." Our Illinois PhysicalTherapy Practice Act, APTA Guide for ProfessionalConduct (Code of Ethics), and APTA Guide for Conduct oftheAffiliate Member (Standards of Ethical Conduct for thePhysical Therapist Assistant) are important, existing parts

of that "compass". (X

The Geriatric Special Interest Group (GSIG) will beholding an Organizational Meeting on Saturday,November 13 at the 1999 IPTA Fall Conference.

Contact GSIG chairperson, Sandy Levi, for information.UICDepartment ofPhysical Therapy,1919 W.Taylor, Chicago, IL. 60012

312-996-1503

[email protected]

GSIG PurposePromote education and access to resources within and

outside the physical therapy profession to enhancephysicaltherapy careforolder adults; meet, confer andpromote

interest in Geriatrics.

GSIG ObjectivesIncrease active participation andpromote leadership

within the IPTA; Foster communication andexchange ofinformation among PTi and PTAs who work with olderadults; Identify andrespond to patient management andhealth policy issues concerning all aspects ofPTfor older

adults; Provide educational opportunitiesfor GSIGmembers; Work withtheIPTAandtheGeriatric Section

ofthe APTA in advocatingforolder adults.

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New Horizons InEvery Direction

Consider Mercy First in Career Opportunities.You have choosen your profession carefully. And webelieve that the care you take in choosing where you workis just as important. You want an opportunity to challenge,to contribute and to grow. You want to work for a healthcare leader as dedicated to the strength and well being oftheir staff as they are to the patients they serve. We inviteyou to explore the opportunities at Chicago's MercyHospital & Medical Center.

Take a few minutes to learn about us and you'llsee that the standards we set for ourselves as a

leader are high. We ask a lot, and in return, wework hard to provide the best professionalenvironment in health care today. We areprogressive. We-listen. We respect you andgive you room to grow. We provide a warm,friendly, professional atmosphere that truly islike a family.

Whether you're a new graduate or an experiencedtherapist, consider your career options carefully. Thereare new horizons in every direction at Mercy. Come andexplore them with us.

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SSIG BulletinCongratulations Northwestern!

Megan LoughIin, Secretary, SSIG

1 he Master of Pliysical Therapy Program at NorthwesternUniversity Medical School placed Second in the MiamiMarquette Challenge, raising $6,768 to benefit physicaltherapy research. The students held a raffle and a Fun Run toraise funds for the challenge. First Place went to the University of Pittsburgh for raising $7,800; Third Place went to theWashington University School of Medicine Program in PhysicalTherapy for raising $2,359.76. Honorable Mention went toBeaver College, which raised $2,300. (A

NU PTsaidents before die Fun Run (leftto right: Jessica Tudiill,HollyKatchukand Allison Guitierrez).

PT Scholarship WinnersShare Conference Insights

Five PTstudents were each awarded $200 scholarships bytheIPTA to attend the 1999 National Conference in WashingtonD.C. thispast June. Thefollowing students would like tothank IPTA for the opportunity by sharing their experiencesfrom the conference.

11oily Katchuk, Northwestern University:

"The Annual Conference and Exposition held in Washington,D.C. was an excellent meeting with lots of energy and activity.Each day offered plenty for everyone, including educationalsessions, case conferences, platform presentations, posterpresentations and professional issue forums. The exhibitionhall was overwhelming; hundreds of vendors were present tomarket their innovative products. Also present were healthcare providers who answered the many questions and concerns of students and professionals about jobs, jobs and jobs!APTA sections and assemblies also sponsored booths todistribute information and answer questions for interestedmembers. As a strong advocate for IPTA/APTA, I highlyencourage all of you to get involved. The next meeting is theNational Student Conclave, which will be in Dallas fromOctober 22-24. See you there!!"

Jessica Tutliill, Northwestern University -"The sheer number of presentations being given over thecourse of this four-day conference was both overwhelmingand exciting. Being a first-year physical therapy student,every course description seemed to offer something of interest.Therefore, actually choosing which topics I would learn moreabout and which would be saved for a future conference was

the most difficult aspect of the whole weekend. After sometime, I developed a preliminary plan and headed off to the firstlecture of the weekend." . . ...

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Illinois Central College PTA Students are Well-Balanced!

IL Central PTA smdcnts (left to right: Val Funk, Becky Nell, Anne Ochs, Cathy Wells, Ketra Slutz, Andrea Cease, Keri Kaeb,Christy Williams).

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...SSIG Bulletin continuedfrom page1S

"As I entered a large conference room filled with physicaltherapists, I was stmck with a sense of inexperience and optedfor a seat towards the back of the room. I ended up sittingnext to a veteran APTA conference attendee from Oklahoma

who gave me several tips for a successful conference experience. In terms of the information I learned and the people Imet, this conference was a great experience".

lXachelBankier, Northwestern University -

"During the course of the weekend I participated in numerousactivities. Out of all these activities, there were two in particular that I found valuable. First, the opening ceremony wasinspirational and heartwarming. In the past few months Ihave been bombarded with discouraging attitudes about thefield of physical therapy, causing me to be depressed anddiscouraged. I dismissed these negative thoughts as I walkedout of the opening ceremony and remembered the rewardingaspects of being a physical therapist and the ideas that firstattracted me to the field."

"Sitting in on the proceedings of the APTA House of Delegateswas the second activity that impressed me. It was fascinatingto see hundreds of physical therapists working together todevelop the Association's policies. As a member of the APTAand a future physical therapist, I found it extremely valuableto see how the governing body works.11

A.lina Suarez, Northwestern University -"Having recently become a member of the APTA, I wasamazed at the number of oppotunities offered at the NationalConference. Course selections offered a look into diverse

topics affecting physical therapy from immigrant healthcareneeds to movement disorders to political issues. The coursesand discussions that I attended also provided the opportunityto meet professionals involved in different areas of interest, ina dine of healthcare change, I was comforted by the strongunity of the profession as a whole and the positive outlook onphysical therapy in the future.1'

Juaura Collins, Northwestern University -"Before 1became a physical therapy student I was full of hopeand determination, ready for the challenges of school andlooking forward to a long, fulfilling career. Then I beganschool and found out about, job shortages, Medicare capbenefits, and PPS. My enthusiasm for physical therapydwindled, and I began to feel as though I was working hardjust so that I could be unemployed after graduation. Thisattitude persisted until I attended the Annual APTA Conference.11


"The conference and, more importantly, the people I met atthe conference, restored my faith in what I have decided to dowith my life. It wasenergizing to meet physical therapistsfrom all over the world who have been practicing for yearsand are still so dedicated to their profession. Obviously, theconference did not solve the current problems in our profession, only time and innovative hard work can do that,however, it did boost my confidence in the future and reminded me of why I chose the field of physical therapy in the

first place." C^

Message from the Chairperson...Jennifer Hilb, Chaiiperson, SSIG

V>«ongratulations to Megan Loughlin, the new SSIC Secretary

from Northwestern University! I would like to thank DorothyHo, the previous secretary, and Ivan Huergo, the previousChairperson, for all of their hard work.

The SSIG board would love to hear from Illinois PT/P7A

students! If you have any questions, comments or suggestionsplease contact us at any time.

Chairperson:

Secretary:

Special EventsCoordiantor:

Jennifer Hilb

600 W Diversey #1719Chicago, IL [email protected](773) 529-2574

Megan Loughlin2519 OrringtonEvanston, IL [email protected](847) 328-1459

Leslie Mielke

505 Lakehurst Rd. Apt. 1RWaukegan, IL [email protected](847) 578-5116

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CESIG Approval GrantedBill McGehee, PTACCE, Bradley University

Many challenges face the physical therapy profession andclinical education in particular. As we all face rapid andunexpected changes, many in our profession are looking foranswers. Recently, much attention has been focused onphysical therapy education and clinical education in particular.Fresh, bold ideas are being discussed that may drasticallychange the way in which physical therapist and physicaltherapist assistant students participate in clinical education. Inorder to provide educated and collaborative input into thesechanges, severaj individuals within the clinical educationcommunity petitioned the Board of Directors ofthe IllinoisPhysical Therapy Association to form a Clinical EducationSpecial Interest Group (CESIG). I am pleased to say that theBoard of Directors approved the formation of the CESIGduring their May meeting. Presendy, bylaws are being draftedfor BoD approval later this year. The purpose and objectivesof the CESIG as outline in the draft bylaws are as follows:

Purpose:The purpose of the CESIG shall be to promote advances inphysical therapy clinical education by providing opportunitiesfor physical therapists and physical therapist assistants todiscuss and act upon issues pertinent to physical therapyclinical education.

Objectives:The objectives ofthe CESIG shall be to:A. Help promote physical therapist and physical therapist

assistant clinical education in a consolidated manner.B. Foster communication and education among physical

therapy professionals, academicians and clinicaleducators.

C. Identify and respond to issues of relevance andimportance to physical therapy clinical education.

D. Provide educational opportunities for CESIG members.E. Advise and assist the IPTA and APTA on matters relative

to physical therapy clinical education.F. ' Increase participation and promote leadership within the

IPTA.

In addition, formation of the CESIG should eliminate someconfusion about the Illinois Consortium for Clinical Educationand various clinical education forums in the state. We hopethe establishment of the CESIGwill lead to the formation ofadditional regional clinical education forums modeled after theChicago Area Clinical Education Forum.

This forum has been in existence for several years, providingvaluable input, insight and direction to those involved withphysical therapy clinical education. I encourage anyone withan interest in clinical education to join the CESIG. We areexpecting strong interest, substantive discussion, and formalpolicy input to come from this group. If you have questions orare interested in the CESIG, please contact Kris Hillmer at theIPTA office or me directly at (309) 677-3293 or via email [email protected]. ^

LET US KNOW WHATS

HAPPENING AT YOUR SCHOOL!Articles, pictures and school happenings are being accepted for the October issue of PT Priority.

Please send your submission tothe SSIG by August 27, 1999. Submit to : Megan Loughlin,2519 Orrington Ave., Evanston, IL 60201,(847) 328-1459.

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ATTENTION lTU*ra»i*i™!

e=?:The IPTA Publications Committeewants your input! We are seekingarticles about the past century in thePTprofession! What do you considertobemajor victories oradvances madein thePT profession over the last 100years?

What major events/changes have taken place sincelicensing was required? What do you think the 21stCentury has is store for PTs? What are the issues of thenext century? Email, fax orsend your comments to theIPTA Office, 1010 Jorie Boulevard, Suite 134, OakBrook, IL. 60523. Email: [email protected]: 630-571-1406.

Look for the results in the upcoming October, December andFebruary issues ofPT Priority! Share yourwisdom with your fellow members!

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ACA's Report RegardingHCFA Policy Reversal

Untrue1 his past June, the APTA received a copy ofa news releasefrom the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) stating thatthe Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) hadreversed its policy allowing physical therapists to performmanual manipulation of the spine as a Medicare service.THIS IS NOT TRUE. The APTA staff has discussed this pressrelease with representatives from HCFA and have beenassured that there is no intention of excluding any practitionerof manipulation from Medicare coverage, as long as thepractitioner is permitted under state law to provide the service.

HCFA is checking the verbatim transcript from the June 14Practicing Physicians Advisory Committee (PPAC) meeting todetermine if anything was said that even inferred that theagency was considering prohibiting physical therapists fromproviding manipulation to Medicare beneficiaries. If necessary, any inaccurate inferences will be corrected at the nextPPAC meeting in September. In reference to Medicare coverage for physical therapists providing manipulation services, theHCFA representative noted the existence of the Medicare codeunder which physical therapistsbill for manipulation.

The APTA continues to monitor the situation and will passanylate-breaking news on to you. If you are interested in receiving a fax with further details, contact the IPTA ChapterOfficeat [email protected] or 800/552-2782. (^

Membership FiguresAs of6/29/99

Physical TherapistsPhysical Therapist Assistantsl4fe

Graduate Students

Student PTs

Student PTAs

1,868330

76

10

534

182

Total: 3,000


IPTA Online/List ServeAs a supplement to our publications, we are expanding ourcommunication options for members who have email. First,IPTA Online is a new means by which we can send out timesensitive alerts, notices, and reminders. Second, we have justbegun a list serve which members can now join. To sign up,please contact the IPTA Chapter Office and provide us withyour email address. We can then get you set up for both ofthese services. Once the list service is up and running, the twoservices will most likely be merged to provide one integratedservice for members. This is a service only available formembers of the IPTA/APTA. ££"

Welcome, New Members!

PTs:

Mary Rose BitoAquino; JenniferBalmes; MalgorzataBarnas; JenniferBryant; Julie Byrne; PatrickDalton;DeanneHilvert; Angela Iacoviello; John McKnney; IreneMogilevsky; Lorraine Morgan; Stephanie Russo; JosephTerry; Dorota Zebrowska-Sobczak.

PTAs:

Tim Gardner; Robin Jo Geizer; Kristen Gilstrap Pritts.

Students:

Tara Banick, Lisa Bell; Christine Camara; RebeccaCatlin; Karey Cook; Rhonda Cook; Amy Danielson;BrendaDeSutter;Alan DuBois; Abby Jo Eddington;Melissa Ellis; Rachelle Ellis; Tammy Fiss; Neil Gaertig;IreneGaz; Carla Giordano; Kristen Ginsberg; RachaelGreenwood; AndreaHageman; William Hanney; LindsayHarney; JamieHaynes; Michael Henderson; Amber Hess;LindaHermes; Janet Jones; Tige Jones; Kelli Kane;Katherine Km; Mamie Kelly; Cortney Kicielinski;Stephanie Kirk; Michelle Kluth; Michelle Lawrence; RikaLin; KatieLodes; Carrie Lukens; Julie Mankowski; JoyMartin; Kelly McLaughlin; Mary Jo Mihm; NicoleMoggio; Leslie Mosier; AnnMarie Oddo; RyanPerry;Krsten Peterson; Angelia Prairie;Amy Price; BenjaminRakers; Ryann Roberts; Jennifer Schmidt; AndreaSelander; Amy Serene; Maureen Skehan; KatrinaSkoog;BethSloat; NancySparks; Breanna Tintori; RosemaryTreese; Angela Verdick; ChandiWhite; Laurie Zawila;Susan Zeis. £Y~

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IPTA-PAC Golf Outing aSuccess!

Tim Caruso, PT, IPTA-PAC Coif Outing Co-Chair

The Third Annual IPTA-PAC Golf Outing was held onSaturday, June 19ili al IIn* Gleuwoodie Coll Course. Thisyear's outing was attended by 96 golfers! Therapists,students, vendors and family joined together for a FABULOUS day of golf, with a barbecue for dinner afterwards.There was a golf clinic prizes and a raffle; the sun godssmiled on the day and a good time was had by all. Theouting generated a generous contribution to the IPIA PACTHANKS to everyone who participated!! y.

HappyGolfers

Thank You Sponsors!Platinum Sponsors:

($500+)Body Balance for Performance at the Illinois Golf Academy

Chicago, IL.MedSourcc, LLC - Bloomington, IL.Rehabilicare - Tampa, FL.Rehab Tech - Naperville, IL.

Gold Sponsors:($300-$499)

Department of Physical Therapy, Finch University of I lealthSciences - North Chicago, IL.

Great Ash - Itasca, IL.

IIennessey Associates - Springfield, IL.Newsome Physical Therapy Center - Joliet, IL.Physiotherapy Associates - Chicago, IL.

Silver Sponsors:($100-$299)

Advanced Rehabilitation Systems, Inc. - Naperville, IL.Allied Health Services, Ltd. - DesPlaines, IL.

Athletex Sports & Orthopedic Physical Therapy -Hometown, IL.

Bennigans - Calumet City, IL.Conroy Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy -

Flossmoor, IL.Department of Physical Therapy, Finch University of Health

Sciences - North Chicago, IL.Edgewater Rehabilitation Associates, Inc. - Northbrook, IL.Ferno Hie - Rockford, IL.Healthcare Business Associates - Lake Zurich, IL.

HealthPoint - San Antonio, TX.Lakeshore Management Group Lincoln Park, Inc.Marianjoy Rehablink Golf Medicine and Rehabilitation

Services, Wheaton, IL.Midwestern University, PT Program - Downers Grove, IL.Peak Care - Lake Zurich, IL.

Philip Bartkiewicz, PT - Addison, IL.Scheck & Siress Prosthetics, Inc.. - Oak Brook Terrace, IL.Sunrise Medical - Schaumburg, IL.

Bronze Sponsors:($50-$99)

Blackhawk College, PTA Class of 2000 - Moline, IL.North Shore Country ClubPhysical Therapy Chicago, Ltd. - Chicago, IL.

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Dateline

Submissions toDateline should besent tothe IPTA Chapter Office.Inclusions indiecalendar areasspacepermits and areat thediscretion ofdieeditor with priority given toIPTAevents. Cost per listing is $25 fornon-IPTAevents.

AUGUST

7 IPTA BoardofDirectors Meeting

7-8 Integrating Yoga TherapyInto RehabilitationLocation: St. Louis,MOInstructor: Matthew Taylor, MPT, CYTFor information call toll free (877) 697-3422 orwww.yogatherapy.com.

19-22 McKenzieApproach, PartA: MechanicalDiagnosis andTreatment ofthe LumbarSpine

Instructor: Sheila McBride

Location: St Anthony's Medical Center12692LamplighterSquareSt. Louis,MO63128

For more information please contacttheMcKenzie Institute at 1-800-635-8380

SEPTEMBER

8 EasternDistrictIPTA PizzaDinnerandMeetingLocation: GrantHospital, 550WestWebster, Chicago, ILTime: 5:00p.m. - Eastern District Meeting

6:00p.m. - DinnerandNetworking6:30 p.m.- Business Meeting7:30p.m. - Program: ThePilates Method ofBody

ConditioningThedinner, meeting and program are free, but reservations areneeded toinsure adequate quantities offood arepurchased. Please call CindyWeinsteinat 847-570-2060 or the Eastern District Voicemailat 708-445-6168andleave a message.

9 McKenzieStudyGroup MeetingLocation: St.Anthony's Medical Center

12692LamplighterSquareSt. Louis, MO.

Time: 7:00pmFor more information please contactSusan Prust, PT, DipMDT (847)316-5280

11-12 Integrating Yoga TherapyIntoRehabilitationLocation: PreventionWorks, Inc.; Chicago, ILInstructor: Matthew Taylor, MPT, CYTAn introduction for rehab professionals tothebenefits andapplications ofyoga in anintegrated healthcare model for the 21 stcentury. Designed toprovide bothan intellectual andexperiential exposure for diepractitioneras well as techniques forimmediaterevenue centers. Forinformationcall toll-free (877) 697-3422 orwww.yogatherapy.com

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15 Northern District IPTA MeetingLocation: Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, IL

(847)697-1000Time: 7:30 pmTopic: Reikki - Touch TherapySpeaker: KathyMarasQuestions, please callCasey Ferguson, PT (630) 653-9995 (w) or(630)671-9545(h)

21 North CentralDistrict IPTA MeetingLocation: Northern Rehab,DeKalb, IL.Time: 7:00p.m.

OCTOBER

19-21 EmergencyResponse CourseParticipants will beearna first responder certificate anda CPRcertificate.

Location: Cincinnati,OhioSponsor: Sports PhysicalTherapySectionFeeforAPTAmembers: $325Contact dieSports Physical Therapy Section at N3227 StateRoad 16,Suite D,LaCrosse,WI 54601 ph: 800-285-7787 fax: 608-784-5800 oremail: [email protected]

PhysicalTherapistsSpecial Education Opportunities

80 District Special Education Agency serving physicallychallenged students with varied medical diagnoses, isofferingexcellentopportunities inseveral Northwest stateareas. Callfordetails regarding:

* Job Locations* CompetitiveSalary* Medical & Dental Benefits

* InserviceTraining* Flexible School Calendar

* VariableFullor Part-TimeOptions

Come join ourschool teams, andbecome apanofalargeprogressive school system's therapy program! Please callTherapy Coordinator at (630) 208-1076, orsend resumeto:

Northwestern IllinoisAssociationTherapy Division

521 Hamilton StreetAnnex

Geneva, Illinois 60134


DIRECTOR OFPHYSICAL THERAPY

IPMR - Central Illinois' leader in providing quality,comprehensive rehabilitation services has an opportunityfor an experienced Physical Therapist to manage a qualityinpatient program providing ortho, neuro and comprehensiverehab services.

Illinois license or eligibility with a minimum of two yearsexperience required; supervisory experience is desired.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handlemultiple priorities areessential.

Competitive salary and benefits are offered. For confidentialconsideration, call the Director of Human Resources at309-692-8110 or send your resume to: IPMR, Dept.HR-610,6501 N. Sheridan Road, Peoria, IL 61614. Visit ourwebsite at www.ipmrrehab.org

equal opportunity employer m/f

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Illinois PhysicalTherapy Association1010 Joric Boulevard, Suite 134Oak Brook, IL 60523

Clinical Specialist

Professionals of all kinds look to Rush-Presbyterian-St.Luke's Medical Center. As one of the nation's mostprestigious hospitals, we've built a solid reputation onhelping physical therapy professionals develop theirtrue potential.

Rush Home Care Network, adynamic andthriving hospital-based home health agency, is seeking a PT withexcellent organizational, problem-solving, supervisoryand clinical skills to conductperformance appraisals, provide direct patient care, develop clinical pathways, andparticipate in quality improvement activities.

Bachelors degree required. Master's prefened widi 3 +years' home ore experience.

Interested candidates please forward resume to:Rush-Presbyterian St.Luke's Medical Center, Job Code: JN-60555, 729 S. PaulinaSt., Chicago, IL 60612. Fax:312-942-3212. Or E-mail: [email protected] EOEM/F/D/V

Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke'sMedical Center

CD RUSH I Rush System for Health

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