APTA Launches Skilled Nursing Special Interest Group With Bklyn Rehab

(BROOKLYN, NY/MADISON, WI) - APTA Geriatrics, an Academy of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), has launched a Skilled Nursing Facility Special Interest Group (SIG) this month with Brooklyn-based Sigma Rehab/Centers Health Care and Therapy Management Corporation (TMC) in Florida.

The primary purpose of the Skilled Nursing Facility SIG is to provide a forum and preferred channel for sharing information and resources and promoting professional networking and advocacy efforts among members related to the sub-acute rehabilitation/skilled nursing facility practice settings. The group was formed because there was no other venue for APTA members who work in sub-acute rehab (SNF) to collaborate, network, and work together. APTA Geriatrics was the obvious host for this new group as 14 percent of its members currently identify as working in a SNF practice setting. Comparatively, APTA estimates approximately five to six percent of its members work in the SNF/LTC setting.

Richard White, PT, DPT, Corporate Rehabilitation Director of Education and Clinical Practice at Sigma Rehab/Centers Health Care will serve as the Chair of the Skilled Nursing Facility SIG, alongside Kevin Cezat, PT, Director of Clinical Excellence at TMC, as Vice Chair and Travis Womer, PT, Corporate Director of Reimbursement, Operations and Development at Sigma Rehab/Centers Health Care, as Secretary. White, Cezat, and Womer have to advocate the SIGs purpose and objectives and serve as a clinical resource to the Academy in skilled nursing facilities and for practitioners.

“We are very proud of this relationship with APTA Geriatrics,” said Richard White. “We feel very strongly about the representation of skilled nursing facilities as an APTA Geriatrics special interest group and Sigma Rehab knows that this affiliation will benefit physical therapists throughout the industry.”

This group is open to members of the APTA Geriatrics. To get involved, learn more and sign up here: https://aptageriatrics.org/sig/skilled-nursing-facility-special-interest-group/

ABOUT APTA Geriatrics

APTA Geriatrics (www.aptageriatrics.org), an Academy of the American Physical Therapy Association (www.apta.org), is a 501c3 member organization that supports physical therapists, assistants, and students who work with an aging population in roles of advocacy, direct patient care, consultation, supervision, and education. Its mission is to build a community that advances the profession of physical therapy to optimize the experience of aging.

The Academy was formed in 1978 to address the needs of physical therapy practitioners working with aging clients. Today, it represents and serves 7,000 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students in geriatric physical therapy.

ABOUT Sigma Rehab

Sigma Rehab (www.sigmahealthrehab.com) is a premier provider of innovative rehabilitation services and is dedicated to helping individuals regain their independence, maximize their potential, and improve their quality of life through a comprehensive range of physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapy services. Every person's journey to recovery is unique and that's why Sigma’s team of highly skilled and compassionate professionals are committed to providing personalized recommendations tailored to each facility’s specific needs.

Whether a resident are recovering from injury, managing a chronic condition, or seeking to enhance their overall well-being, Sigma supports them every step of the way. The company’s dedicated team of professionals is passionate about helping individuals overcome challenges, reach their goals, and regain their independence.