
Welcome Directors
The Arizona Physical Therapy Directors (AZPTD) purpose is to provide a forum for discussing topics of common interest and concerns to managers of programs providing rehabilitative care.
Our History
The group was established in the 1970s to provide a forum for the discussion of topics of common interest and concern to managers of programs providing rehabilitative care. Monthly meetings have included topics on supervisory skills, legislation that impacts physical therapy and rehabilitation, and new developments in rehabilitative care. In addition, each meeting consists of a roundtable, allowing each member to discuss with the group any concerns specific to their practice setting.
Meeting Days: 3rd Tuesday of the Month
Meeting Times: Varies
No Meetings in: July, October, and November
MEET OUR Special Interest Group Board
We are a group of professionals, serving professionals, with a desire to meeting
the needs of fellow Physical Therapy Directors in the state of Arizona.
The Founder Kay Wing, PT, DPT, NCS, GCS Founder of SWAN Rehab
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President Kimberly Somers, PT, DPT Director of Clinical Education Creighton University
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Vice President Stephanie Cottingham, PT, DPT Director of Rehab at Dignity Rehab
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Secretary Elizabeth Moore, PT, DPT, GCS Rehabilitation Director at SWAN Rehab
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Treasurer Kathy Lovato, PT, DPT Director of Therapy Operations at Encompass Health
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Dinner & Education Series 2024
All Proceeds are donated to the APTA Arizona Scholarship Fund
October & November - Dates TBA
Our Members
Our membership is made up of many talented men and women who serve the greater Phoenix area.
Below is a list of current members.
Please consider joining us!
Young An Banner Health
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Linda Cabaniss HonorHealth
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Sherry Crerie Therapy Rehab Services
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Rachel Dorsey SWAN Rehab
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Annie Fortnam Abrazo Health
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Lisa Foster Assisteo Home Health
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Chris Hansen VA Hospital
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Jefferson Holm Advanced Neurologic Rehabilitation
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Jamie Idriss HonorHealth
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Kathy Lovato Encompass Health
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Jim Lynskey Creighton University
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Ryan Martin Advances MSK Ultrasound Center
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Elizabeth Moore Encompass Health
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Pamela Rivero SWAN Rehab
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Kimberly Somers Creighton University
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Kay Wing SWAN Rehab
| Rita Ator
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Become a Member
You're Invited! The Arizona Physical Therapy Directors would like you to join our group.
We meet the second Tuesday of the month, time varies either virtual or
in-person at Creighton University Health Science Campus, 3100 N Central, Phoenix.
(602) 812-4312
Contact - Kimberly Somers at KimberlySomers@creighton.edu