AUGUST 1, 2022
VOL. 28
BEYOND THE STRETCH A THERAPY PARTNERS GROUP NEWSLETTER
A MESSAGE FROM OUR VICE PRESIDENT OF INTAKE I want to share with all of you how excited I was when offered the opportunity to join Therapy Partners Group. In my first weeks of visiting some of our clinics I could feel and hear the passion of what we do in people's voices and the engagement of discussing areas of concern was so easy and open, I knew I had made a great choice and honored to be a part of this TPG Team. I can’t wait to get back out on the road and meet with more of you face to face and share some of the things we want to explore to address challenges and improve our patient experience. I hope to make that happen very soon but wanted to share a bit about myself. I spent 10 years of my career in the physical therapy industry and loved every minute of it. We were acquired by a private equity firm that provided so many growth opportunities and support that the success we had was tremendous and ended up being acquired by one of the largest home health and therapy providers in the nation when all was said and done. I had read Patrick Lencioni’s book “The FIVE Dysfunctions of a TEAM” when presented by a previous CEO several years prior to the acquisition, but to have an opportunity placed in front of me and be able to put that into action and see the results was instrumental to my own success and in what we were able to accomplish. I am counting on that here as well. I am so happy to be back in a familiar industry that I am very much passionate about. I feel like I have been running at 100 mph since I joined and have not had the ability to meet everyone on this fabulous team but thought I would share my focus and thoughts: Creating a comprehensive Front End Operational Organizational Chart that allows us to build a team that brings results, is committed, has no conflict, and has complete trust in our vision for growth To provide this front office team the ability to come together and conquer I have placed my focus areas on the support we will each need and working on standardizing operating procedures, adding these to how we learn and use Raintree day to day, implementing workflows that ensure data integrity, and working to build reporting to manage by daily Getting to know our talent, what they want and how that fits in TPG's plan for growth Improving our training plan, adding training materials, and a 15-minute top 10 focused Raintree learning video to share with teams I am always looking for ideas to discuss and improve on ways we move TPG to the top of our patients’ minds. Please feel free to reach out to me and connect on any topic or if anything is needed. I look forward to seeing you all in the clinics very soon!
TERRI EDWARDS
WHAT'S INSIDE? 6 - TPG's Mentorship Program #growingtogether 14 - Did you hear? More Paid Time Off in 2023! 20 - Ask me anything! Get to know our leadership team.
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"Countless memorable moments made and lives touched. Started with a few and grew to many. With this, we had the opportunity to motivate, help, inspire, heal, and touch the lives of many. Thank you to our team who have become family, our referring physicians who have entrusted us with their patients, and to our community who continues to support us. Cheers to many more years to come, more interactions to be had, and memories to be made!"
18 YEARS
Then & now. Top photo shows OPTM's first 7 therapists.
-Fabrice Rockich, Regional Director of Operations & founder of OPTM
41 YEARS "It’s all about our people and having fun at work. Genuinely serving our communities and one another. Sharing best practice across clinics with consistent communication and engagement. We are family and personal Top photo: Bobby Ismail. Bottom Left: Bobby Ismail & Brandon Nan. Bottom Right: Manteca 1 Grand Opening, 2015 relationships matter." -Bobby Ismail, Founder & President of Golden Bear Physical Therapy
12 YEARS "Seattle Hill Physical Therapy had a goal of providing the finest physical therapy for the local community. We have succeeded for 10 years and look forward to continuing the excellent reputation of high level care for the local community." -Richard Jusko, Physical Therapist & founder of Seattle Hill Physical Therapy
34 YEARS "The photo on the top right is a newspaper article on our 1988 Ribbon Cutting! I was a PT with ATC that I later bought out. We are Cleburne Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation changed to Cleburne Physical Therapy DBA and now Real Performance Physical Therapy since opening up our Burleson clinic in 2008." -Susanne Simmerman, Clinical Director & founder of realPerformance
16 YEARS "First, Novato Back Care opened in 1987. Later, in August 2006, we purchased, added a clinic in San Anselmo, & became Sport & Spine Therapy of Marin!" -Steven Thompson, Multi-Site Clinical Director & founder of SSTM
Being a mentor serves as a way to give back and is an important development and learning experience. Teaching others is the best way to learn yourself. In the same way, mentors become more competent as leaders and communicators as they guide and help rising talent.
Thank you Brendan Heary, PT, DPT of Golden Bear Physical Therapy Rehabilitation & Wellness / El Dorado PT for mentoring Lana on her recent CEE2 clinical! Lana says, "During this rotation with Brendan, I learned the value of a thorough, efficient evaluation process. In addition, I felt immense growth in my clinical reasoning and therex implementation. I feel very grateful to have spent the last 8 weeks in an environment so conducive to learning and coworkers so committed to patient care! HUGE thank you to Brendan and the team at El Dorado PT!"
BRENDAN HEARY, PT, DPT Lana, SPT
Thank you Emily Schlaefer, PT, DPT of OPTM Physical Therapy Saratoga for mentoring Lindsay from West Coast University!
Interested in being a mentor or mentee?
Email ben@optmsaratoga.com Learn more at tpgpt.com
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1. What is your dog’s weirdest quirk or what makes them unique? Indie always sleeps with toys in her mouth
2. What is the worst or funniest thing your dog has done? Indie ate a foam ball and we had to get her stomach pumped
3. How would you describe your dog’s personality in one sentence? Indie lives life according to her own schedule
4. What's your favorite thing about your pet? Indie can be really sweet but she also likes to play rough!
Congratulations to Dr. Elaina Stover PT,DPT,WCS of Bodycentral PT, who recently passed her Board Exam and received her specialization as a Women's Health Clinical Specialist! Thank you for your dedication & passion to helping others Elaina - there's no stopping you! Cheers.
Real Performance PT participated in a Senior EXPO in Cleburne, Texas at the end of June. Being sponsors of the Senior Expo gave them the opportunity to share tips on health & wellness, as well as a chance to interact with fellow community members. The team was very happy to be back out & about, sharing the benefits of PT with everyone.
Congratulations to PT Greg Newton, of Pair & Marotta, for earning one of the most sought-after physical therapy specialty certifications, Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS). Keep up the great work Dr. Newton - we are excited to see all the great things you will accomplish in this next chapter!
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Two Trees Physical Therapy Regional Success Manager
t e e M your s p e e P "I wanted to celebrate a special 5-yr milestone hit, this month, by our beloved Aly Sparks! Aly joined Two Trees on a part-time basis in August 2017 a means to earn a few dollars (very few, ok – minimum wage) while she pursued a different career path. It didn’t take long for me to recognize her exceptional talent for working with people, fostering a positive culture, adapting to change, improving work-flows, and just driving results day in and day out. It took a while, but I, and others, eventually convinced her that she had already found her career path within Two Trees. She’s never looked back since… Aly – it’s been amazing watching you grow within the company and paving the way for others. I know at your core, you truly cares about the well-being of others and I’ve seen the sacrifices you’ve made that will go unnoticed by most. Even though you refuse to go Android, I still consider you family. Thank you for all that you do!"
SPECIAL SHOUTOUT FROM PHIL AZER FOUNDER & DIRECTOR OF TWO TREES PT
TRAVEL WITH TPG! WHY #TRAVELWITHTPG? TPG is a community of the best PT brands all over the US, with over 130 locations, and more than 22 unique partner brands. At TPG you will get the resources of a large company with the personal touch of a small PT-owned clinic. You can choose your assignment from any location that has a traveler opening, based on your goals. Each traveler will have a travel coordinator who will be your go-to on all things travel-related.
Plus we're in warm weather locations!
PROGRAM DETAILS 13 week minimum assignment Relocation assistance All licenses paid Performance bonuses during and after assignments Access to TPG Traveler Network Housing and location tips and recommendations
You may be a nomad but TPG is your home. Full Medical/Dental/Vision Great 401k Match PTO and Paid Holidays Continuing Ed Allowance with multiple internal courses Mentorship Access Tuition/Student Loan Aide
FINE PRINT
For more info reach out to our Recruiting Team at: TalentAcquistionTeam@tpgpt.com
No contracts or non-competes here. We hope you stay with us because our culture is the best and our opportunities are endless.
GOODBYE PAYLOCITY AND NEXONIA
HELLO ADP AND CONCUR! TPG is introducing a new payroll and expense reimbursement system! ADP will pull all HR, payroll, and benefits functions under one system creating a streamlined employee experience across the platform. Leaders will have improved reporting and management capabilities. Stay tuned for further communications and training.
COMING OCTOBER 2022: CONCUR Automatically categorize and map expenses based on receipt images Streamline expense management Enforce policy compliance Reimburse employees faster Track mileage
COMING JANUARY 2023: ADP
Employees will have access to the Wisely app, a financial wellness tool Employee self-service; access to update your personal and banking information anytime Personalized benefits guidance through JellyVision supporting decisions about health, benefits and finances with clarity, humanity and humor
MORE PTO in 2023
Did you know?!
At TPG, we value your work-life balance. We understand that you don’t always have the flexibility and remote work options that you might crave, because your patients need you to be on-site and accommodating to their schedules. At the same time, we want you to feel rested, recharged and supported in finding the balance you need in your lives, so that you can continue to support to our patients to the best of your abilities.
PTO was a big one, what else are you looking to see from TPG? Let us know in the upcoming Employee Engagement Survey, available August 1-14. Be on the lookout for an email from Paylocity!
HAPPY
Birthday TO GOLDEN BEAR'S
PAPA DON Don Adams has been a huge part of the GB Family for over 12 years, & is the one of the hardest workers we know. Don holds all the pieces together when it comes to our facilities - from opening up new clinics, to the upkeep our current ones. We are so thankful for our cheery, dedicated, & thoughtful Papa Don!
Check out some special birthday messages from the team on the following page!
OBBY HOYT KATBWEAKLEY
SONIA BY BOBVALENZUELA Don, my right hand man, my go to, & someone I can call my friend. You’re always there willing to help & I have learned a lot about construction from you. I’m fortunate to know someone like you & to hear all your past stories on our road trips. Wishing you a wonderful 80th birthday!
Happy Birthday pops. I feel like I gave Golden Bear the best birthday gift they could have gotten bringing you to Golden Bear. You are a blessing to everyone here! We appreciate and celebrate you! Happy Birthday!
BOBBY ISMAIL
ADAM PIKE
It started with Don as a patient and hearing we need something fixed at the clinic. With him being an ex Contractor he offered his services free of charge. That exemplifies Don, always helping others and putting others ahead of him. A truly selfless man. Always willing to offer a helping hand with a smile & is one of the hardest working individuals.
I have known Don since he started with Golden Bear. At that time, I was the CD at the T1 clinic, which was a new clinic, in addition to having a pool for AQPT. My best times I have had with Don was when we needed to drain the Pool at the T1 facility. The process of draining took about 2 hours, so it allowed Don and I ample time to talk. It was awesome to hear about all the buildings and structures that he built in the past. Come to find out Don built many things in Los Banos, which is a town I grew up very close to. He built this overpass walkway in L.B. that I remember walking over as a little guy, thinking how awesome of a structure it was. He spoke about that being one of the most challenging builds he ever constructed.
BRANDON NAN What can I say...Don has the nickname Papa Don for a reason, he's thoughtful, caring and has your back at all times...nobody works as hard as Don! I met Don roughly 12+ years ago. He would help with random needs of the clinic. Roughly 10 years ago it made sense that Don, who was practically part of the team already, become a formal part of the team. Don took the position of facility maintenance and improvement. Don quickly became one of the contributing catalysts to the rapid and successful growth of opening new clinics in underserved areas throughout the Central Valley and the expansion of Golden Bear. As a person, you can' get any better than Papa Don. He's the epitome of the mold was broken after they made Don. Don, I want to personally thank you for all you have and continue to do for Golden Bear Physical Therapy. I appreciate your hard work and your friendship and look forward to more years to come. Happy Birthday, my friend! Cheers!
Some of the many adventures of Papa Don
Back in June various members of our TPG team were invited to our first ever CLP event - Clinical Leadership Program, where they had the opportunity to learn from one another in a setting focused on building leadership skills, sharing operational strategies, & growing one’s network.
EXCITING NEWS! Clinical Directors, Regional Directors of Operations, & Senior Regionals - we are hitting the road & bringing this opportunity to YOU! We are thrilled to announce our CLP Roadshow is about to begin! Check out the dates on the next page and be on the lookout for an invitation.
COMING TO A CITY NEAR YOU!
shows across our various regions August 17-18: Arizona – Hosted onsite in Clinic Training Room September 14-15: Northern California Roadshow – Hosted in Modesto or Sacramento September 21-22: Texas – Hosted in Dallas October 5-6: Utah, Vegas, Oregon, Washington– Hosted in Vegas October 12-13: Southern California – Hosted in Los Angeles
Hosts Hosts Brent Mack (Chief Executive Officer), Kim Kollwelter (Chief Operations Officer), & Megan McCarty (Chief Human Resources Officer) are looking forward to bringing you an unforgettable leadership development experience. See you soon!
ASK ME ANYTHING! Get to know your leadership team
Winemaking
Chief Financial Officer
Eric Bjerke
Making wine! I would need more time, experience, and a better climate!
Chief Human Resources Officer
I love to cook and explore new foods. Given the time and opportunity, I’d love to travel to France and take cooking classes to enhance my culinary skills and knowledge.
Megan McCarty
Founder & President Chief Operations Officer
I would love to take up Kite Boarding. I took lessons last Nov. & a large number of my friends who live coastally have gotten very into it so it seems like a fun hobby to travel the world and do.
I am a member at local Golf course; however can’t find the time to regularly play the game. The ability to play more would improve my game, give me a break from routine, an opportunity to see friends, & exercise. I would have to consume less beer on the course to make it a healthier hobby!
Kimberly Kollwelter, PT, DPT, MBA
Chief Transformation Officer
Paul Coyne
I would spend more time being involved with producing film and music projects.
Bobby Ismail, PT, DPT
Chief Executive Officer
Brent Mack, PT, DPT
If you could choose one hobby that now seems out of reach either financially or timewise, what hobby would you take up?
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