American Kinesiotherapy Association

Tribute to David Andrew Eshbach, RKT

2011-09-07T16:57:00.000-05:00

David Andrew Eshbach, RKT

September 11, 1985 – June 21, 2011

David A. Eshbach, son of Robert and Mary Eshbach (Canton, OH) was born in Pittsburgh, PA. He was a graduate of the University of Toledo. David joined the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System – Kinesiotherapy staff December 7, 2009 as a Registered Kinesiotherapist. He was assigned to the Temple, TX VA Facility and responsible for the Aquatic Therapy and Main Clinic treatment programs. After becoming a member of this dynamic staff, David impacted the lives of many Veterans and their families, peers and co-workers. Although witty, he was always professional, sincere and compassionate when it came to the care of his patients. Although right out of school and green, he came equipped with the necessary tools to develop into a great therapist. David, a diamond in the rough, was well on the path to achieving a level of professional growth and development required to becoming a premier therapist.

He was a vibrant and fun loving young man with a powerful zest for living life to the fullest. As David's KT Supervisor, I saw both the funny and serious sides. However, he could never stay serious for too long. Even when things got tough, he usually would fix the problem with a big smile and a big-g-g-g-g cup of coffee. He worked hard to not take life too seriously. He always ended the day with a big smile and some quip.

Since his passing, the Temple KT staff will often sit and chuckle at some of the many antics of David. Although he never told us, we learned that David had a love for children. He was only here for a brief period, but David's imprint/impact as a therapist, co-worker, peer and friend will be left in the hearts of many here in Central Texas.

Below are some excerpts offered by some of his patients, peers and co-workers:

It's been 2 months and I still think about my friend David. We lost a great therapist…good bye friend.
I met David the first day he came to Texas. We became friends quite fast.
David was a great co-worker and friend. We miss him dearly as part of the Temple VA KT staff. He always knew how to brighten the day.
David was a good friend and co-worker. He always had a smile on his face.
I met David over a year ago. He was a great person whom I came to enjoy being around. He was funny, charismatic and dedicated to the veterans. He always had a great attitude about helping veterans and was always willing to lift the spirits.
David was such a joy to be around. My heart is saddened, but also at ease because of David's good heart. He will always be missed and loved by the crew here.
As a patient of David's, I only met him a few weeks ago. He was kind and had a smile on his face each time I saw him.
It's so hard to believe that you are gone. Just Tuesday, I saw you at the VA Pool. You will be missed.

As one may notice, David was appreciated and endeared by many. Even as a resident in Cowboy Country, he was a good sport. David was a loyal Pittsburgh Steelers fan and maintained his ties by joining an Austin-based Steelers fan club. A description of David in a few words: Compassionate, kind, professional, caring and loyal Kinesiotherapist; witty, happy, funny, fun-loving, smiling and memorable friend. As a tribute of his love for children, his parents designated the following charity listed below.

Toys-For-Tots
Robert Harris, Coordinator
2658 Edison St. W.
Uniontown, OH 44684-7039

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVID!

In Recognition of 33 Years of Service

2011-03-09T09:12:00.000-06:00

In December 2010, Charlie Gardner retired after 33 years of federal service at the Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in Richmond, Virginia. During his long service, Charlie worked in several areas throughout the facility, including General Medicine, Orthopedics, Spinal Cord Injury, and Cardiac Rehabilitation. He then spent nearly 22 years as supervisor for the Kinesiotherapy department. Throughout his career, Charlie has worked to promote growth in the field of Kinesiotherapy by supporting local education programs and clinical programs, and participating in the effort to convert KTs to Hybrid Title 38 professionals within the federal government.

Charlie graduated with a degree in Health and Physical Education from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia in 1975. In 1977, he began his career in the VA with an internship in Corrective Therapy at the Hampton VAMC. Shortly thereafter, he moved to the Richmond VAMC to take a position as a Corrective Therapist in General Medicine. Over the next 11 years, he honed his skills by working in several different disciplines, gaining an appreciation for all aspects of Kinesiotherapy. In 1985, he returned to school, this time at Virginia Commonwealth University, and graduated with a Masters in Exercise Science in 1988. He was then promoted to supervisor for the Kinesiotherapy department at the Richmond VAMC.

Charlie has consistently supported education in Kinesiotherapy and for nearly ten years, he taught classes at Virginia Commonwealth University. During his tenure, he helped to educate a good portion of the senior therapists now working at the Richmond VAMC and at various Veterans Affairs hospitals around the country. He was also a strong supporter of the AKTA and served in several positions on the AKTA Executive Board, including acting as President of the organization in 2003. During his term, Kinesiotherapists were converted to Hybrid Title 38 in the federal government.

Charlie’s dedication to the field of Kinesiotherapy and support of the therapists working under him has been greatly appreciated. When asked, he offered the following advice to all Kinesiotherapists working today:

“Work hard and keep your patients’ interests at the forefront while excelling at your job. Doing this will bring notice to the profession and earn Kinesiotherapists respect in the eyes of their employers and colleagues.”

Charlie also encourages continued support of the AKTA to provide education, information, employment, and professional growth opportunities to all Kinesiotherapists.

We wish Charlie good luck in retirement and extend our thanks for his many years of service to our nation’s veterans and the AKTA.

McGuire SCI Research Team

2011-03-01T19:21:00.000-06:00

The Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders Research Department at the McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia places special emphasis on teamwork. The staff is made up of a diverse group of healthcare professionals. The team believes that the eclectic mix enhances their efficiency as each member is able to view research topics in a unique way. The disciplines that make up the team are medicine, nursing, biology, exercise physiology, sports medicine, physical therapy, kinesiotherapy and psychology. On any given day, different combinations of the staff join together performing every aspect of spinal cord injury (SCI) research including recruiting subjects, designing and administering research protocols, collecting and analyzing data, preparing IRB and grant proposals, writing manuscripts and presenting findings.

The team is led by David Gater, MD, PhD, Chief of the Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders, and a world renowned researcher and lecturer. Under his leadership the team focuses on everything from improving functional mobility to reducing the risk of secondary morbidities associated with SCI. An area of focus among the team that is of relevance to all rehabilitation clinician’s is how neuromuscular training can evoke cellular, metabolic and cardiovascular adaptations. One area of research that may have particular interest to the kinesiotherapy community is the effects of aging and physical activity on individuals with SCI. Due to factors related to SCI, problems generally associated with aging such as increased body fat, decreased muscle mass, decreased bone density, increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, increased risk of diabetes and reduced independence affect those with SCI much earlier in life. The severity of these effects, reasons behind them, and their amelioration are just a few of the topics being researched by the team.

Ashraf Gorgey, MPT, PhD, FACSM is studying body composition changes with particular interest in intra-muscular fat and visceral fat and their association with fat lipid and glucose blood profiles. Dr. Gorgey is also studying how these factors are affected by evoked muscular contraction resistance training. David Dolbow, DPT, PhD, RKT is studying the long term effects of functional electrical stimulation cycling on older adults with SCI. Specifically, effects on bone mineral density, fat mass, lean mass, energy expenditure, muscle spasticity, seat pressure and quality of life. Christopher Harnish, a student researcher (doctoral candidate in Exercise Physiology at Virginia Commonwealth University) is studying the effects of high intensity exercise on cardiovascular and muscular fitness of older adults with SCI. The research team has also recently teamed up with Sportable Inc. (Richmond based adapted sports and recreation company) and the Virginia Boat Club in introducing an adapted rowing program for persons with SCI. This program introduces rowing to individuals with SCI as an exercise program and a recreational sport. The program begins in the McGuire Exercise Physiology Laboratory using functional electrical stimulation to activate and condition paralyzed legs while simultaneously utilizing volitional exercise with the arms. Participants then graduate to rowing in the community on the James River which runs through the city of Richmond. Participants of all ages have shown interest in the joint venture.

Other members of the research team are Jewel Moore, BS, RN and Research Coordinator. In addition to regular research duties, Ms. Moore ensures that all studies meet IRB requirements and that they proceed efficiently and ethically. Jonathan Daniels, BS, Sports Medicine Specialist and Coordinator of the Exercise Physiology, Body Composition and Locomotor Laboratories is in charge of all testing procedures in these and other laboratories utilized by the research staff. Allison Keeley, BS, Research Assistant contributes to the team through her past work experience in regulatory positions in other research centers in industry and the military. Lance Goetz, MD with specializations in PM&R and SCI combines the duties of medical practice and research in SCI and Scott McDonald, PhD, Neuropsychologist is involved with studying the psychological aspects of SCI.

The Richmond SCI Research Team takes pride in accepting two recent honors. The first is being recognized

as the SCI Research Team of the Year by the Virginia SCI Association and the second is selection by the AKTA conference committee as presenters at the 2011 AKTA National Conference in Orlando, FL. The team is grateful and excited about both of these honors and looks forward to seeing many of you in Orlando.

TRX CHALLENGE WINNER

2011-01-26T21:18:00.000-06:00

At the Athletic Business Expo a company called, TRX Suspension Training System, held a "40:40 TRX challenge". The contestants had to complete 40 pushups, 40 lower abdominal crunches and 40 rows with only one minute break in between the crunches and rows. Two RKT’s and one USM Kinesiotherapy student (from Left to Right) Bentley O'Berry, Romislon Oania and Brian Hudson competed in the challenge. Romilson, from West LA VA, won a free TRX Suspension training system for completing 35:35. Romilson states, "I am looking forward to introducing this system to my patient population in clinics such as amputee, SCI and rehab".

2010 AKTA National Conference Recap

2011-01-26T21:17:00.000-06:00

The American Kinesiotherapy Association is very excited to report another successful co-location with the Medical Fitness Association (MFA). The 2010 AKTA National Conference was held at San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA; December 1 - 4, 2010. The AKTA was grateful for the opportunity to network with the many health and fitness professionals who actively support the MFA. Many thanks to all of the AKTA sponsored speakers and volunteers.

Conference Testimonials:

“I thought the conference was outstanding! Not only were there so many options to attend in multiple areas, the speakers and attendees were very knowledgeable and able to give us user ready information.”
Cindy Binkley
Central Park West Rehab Administrator
Toledo, Ohio

“I had a very good time at the conference. I usually shy away from attending the conference because of the limited amount of topics. This year, the fact that we had ample options of lectures that best suited my needs was great. I especially enjoyed the marketing lecture by Terri Langhans, 12 Myths of exercise and the round peg square hole topic. I loved the location of the conference and how it was easily accessible via trolley/bus. I hope that in the future, you continue to piggy back the AKTA conference with the MFA so as to continue to offer a vast array of topics. Can't wait till next year.”
Marco Aurelio Barba, R.K.T.
Central Valley Occupational Medical Group Inc.
Bakersfield, CA

My motivation and excitement for my job has reached an unprecedented level since attending this conference. I had a wonderful experience (this being my first conference) and I have been encouraging all of my fellow staff members who were unable to attend this year to make plans to attend next year. I returned home with loads of ideas as to how we can keep our patients excited for therapy, reduce no-shows and cancellations and achieve better results. I would like to keep this flame of inspiration burning though the Greater Los Angeles VA- KT Department.
Caroline (C.J.) Moret RKT
Greater Los Angeles VMAC

The presidential reception was held on the rooftop bar of the Hotel Indigo. The KT's enjoyed the breathtaking views, firepit, reflective pools, tasty tapas all while relaxing and networking with other KT's across the country.

KT’s and other professionals occupied a large conference room to participate in an exciting hands-on workshop led by one of our sponsored speakers, Terry Roach,RKT. The participants were educated on how to self correct posture and exercise technique to decrease the chance of injury, improve performance, energy levels and develop lifelong skills. In addition, the participants were instructed on how to develop torso stability, isolation skills and active stretching techniques that will aid in improving the quality of instruction to help clients regain function and get the most out of their rehabilitation efforts.

Rod Hare an RKT from Canada attended the MFA award ceremony where multiple prizes were raffled. Rod won a free registration to the 2011 conference in Orlando.

KT’s continued socializing and networking at the MFA welcome reception held at Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion where delicious appetizers and drinks were provided.

Melissa Hosford and Leah Jakubowske participate in a challenge held by "Gravity" where they were instructed on therapy-focused exercises for rehab while learning functional training methods to create specific protocols for patients and clients.

At the athletic business expo, KT’s met Biggest Loser participant O’Neal Hampton who lost 159+ lbs. The KT’s had an opportunity to educate O’Neal about Kinesiotherapy and how we are involved in wellness. From R to L top: CJ Munos, Regina McWhirter, Cecilia Ordonez, Jenn Kosel, Byron Washington and Cynthia Howell. Bottom R to L: Leah Jakubowske and Melissa Hosford.

KT’s participated in a hands-on lecture titled, “Fundamentals of Core Strengthening” where stabilization based corrective exercise program was demonstrated. Participants were educated on how to properly define the core, its anatomical portions, and understand how each component plays an integral role in stabilization and mobilization of the lumbar-pelvic-hip complex.

Some of our conference attendees:

Back Row (L to R): Henry Jackson, Bob Smith, Krista Miller, Sherron Leigh, Byron Washington, Toby Johnson, Jerry Purvis, Art Morris, Bently O’Berry, Kate Swett, Zuri Pineda, Orin Aske, Romilson Oania.

Second Row (L to R): Vince Catteruccia, Veronica Russell, Jennifer Kosel, Cynthia Burwell, Cindy Binkley, Kelly Janson, Debbie Johnson, Dusti O’Berry.

Kneeling (L to R): Caroline Munos, Regina McWhirter, Cynthia Howell, Melissa Hosford, Leah Jakubowske, Marlo Hawkins, William Myrick, Cecilia Ordonez.

Front Row (L to R): Robert Ordonez, Melissa Ziegler, Lori Shuart.

We look forward to seeing each of you in 2011 for another exciting event. The 2011 AKTA/MFA conference is scheduled for November 30 - December 3,2011 in Orlando, Florida. Watch the MFA website for conference information: http://www.medicalfitness.org/.

Meet your 2011 Executive Board

2011-01-24T19:04:00.004-06:00

JT Magee
Past President
Hunter Holmes McGuire VA
Richmond, VA

Robert Ordonez
President
Long Beach VA
Long Beach, CA

Kate Swett
Treasurer
West Palm Beach VA
West Palm Beach, FL

Lori Shuart
President Elect
Hunter Holmes McGuire VA
Richmond, VA

Cynthia Howell
Secretary
Long Beach VA
Long Beach, CA

Brian Hudson
East Member at Large
Murfreesboro VA
Murfreesboro, TN

Arthur Morris
First Vice President
Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center
Chicago, IL

Terri Roach
West Member at Large
Private Sector Business Owner
Phoenix, AZ

Ruth Meyer
Second Vice President
Hunter Holmes McGuire VA
Richmond, VA

KT organizes successful charitable event

2010-12-20T08:08:00.003-06:00

Congrats to Kate O'Melia for a giving hundreds of children toys for the holidays.

http://www.news-gazette.com/news/social-services/2010-12-16/hundreds-children-receive-toys-program.html

Updated Logo

2010-08-09T09:14:00.003-05:00

Check out the updated logo,
Thanks to the PR committee for all their hard work!!

2010-05-26T16:02:00.000-05:00

2010 AKTA National Conference Update

The American Kinesiotherapy Association is very excited to announce another forthcoming partnership with the Medical Fitness Association (MFA). The 2010 AKTA National Conference will co-locate with the MFA national conference again this year. The 2010 AKTA/MFA National Conference will be held December 1 - 4, 2010 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA.

The AKTA and the MFA will be collaborating to provide their memberships with innovative educational opportunities. The AKTA is grateful for the opportunity to network with the many health and fitness professionals who actively support the MFA.

Our hope is that this will increase the public’s awareness of Kinesiotherapy and all the services we can provide. The benefits of this educational experience made this alliance an easy decision. Start making plans now to attend this wonderful event.

Register by July 1, 2010 for Early Bird Discounts!

The AKTA will provide 5 speakers this year!! We are excited to have these 5 folks represent the AKTA and our profession. I believe they will all do a wonderful job and I look forward to learning a little something from each.

Terry Roach- Body Mechanics Workshop for Exercise and Injury Prevention
Stephen Figoni- Exercise Testing and Training of Clients with Peripheral Arterial Disease
Brian Bradley- Efficient Diaphragm Function via the Deep Stabilizing System
Nicholas Potochny- Sports Nutrition - To Supplement or Not
Toby Johnson- XERCISE!

Not only will you have the opportunity to see these 5 speakers but with your registration you will have the opportunity to see more than 150 educational sessions. MFA co-locates with the Athletic Business Conference & Expo (ABC) and the International Council on Active Aging Conference (ICAA). All MFA registrants may attend the Athletic Business Trade Show as well as the Opening Reception and Keynote. The ABC Conference & Expo is one of the premier industry events in North America and offers cutting-edge information, products and services. All MFA attendees may attend ABC and ICAA seminars for no additional charge

Make plans now to attend!! This is a must see event!

And if I have not convinced you … . maybe you would just like to see Mike Ditka!!! Yes that is correct Mike Ditka will be the Key Note speaker

See www.medicalfitness.org for more information and a complete list of conference speakers

Questions: email info@akta.org

2010-04-14T18:47:00.001-05:00

New position open for a Kinesiotherapist with the Navy. I would like to encourage all interested candidates to apply for this position. It would be a great opportunity!!!

Job Title: KINESIOTHERAPIST
Department: Department Of The Navy
Agency: Naval Special Warfare Command
Job Announcement Number: SW0-0635-09-PA646875-IN
SALARY RANGE: 51,617.00 - 67,097.00 USD /year
Includes Local Market Supplement for San Diego, CA of 24.19%

OPEN PERIOD: Thursday, April 08, 2010 to Tuesday, April 20, 2010
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0635-09/09
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Permanent
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Coronado, CA

Complete listing

AKTA T-Shirts

2010-03-03T11:17:00.003-06:00

AKTA T-shirts are here but supply is limited. If you are interested the cost is $15.00 for individual orders (S&Hincluded) and discounts will be given to facilities ordering more than ten (10) shirts. Available sizes are M- XXL. Orders less than 10 can be placed by Clicking here

Winter Mobility

2010-03-03T11:13:00.002-06:00

The Winter edition of Mobility is HERE. As an organization, the AKTA is committed to providing information and services that address innovation, and excellence. With this, the AKTA strives to uphold environmental standards and performance as well as to reduce the organizations environmental impact. In essence, the AKTA is doing its part in saving the environment by "going green" and by exclusively featuring Mobility as an online Newsletter.

To read the latest newsletter please log in the member's only section of www.akta.org and scroll down to Mobility.

Kinesiotherapist Blogging

2010-02-16T07:33:00.001-06:00

Check out this blog hosted by Stacy Walters, RKT, about Fitness and Gardening tips.

http://outdoorlivingwithstacy.blogspot.com/

AKTA Joins Facebook

2010-02-04T10:43:00.005-06:00

In order for us here at the AKTA to better serve you we have created a FACEBOOK GROUP specifically designed for Kinesiotheapist and friends of Kinesiotherapy.

We would like to invite you to join us!

We know this may be a new venture for most of you so we have created a tutorial to make this process as simple as possible. It's as easy as 1-2-3!

To begin, click on this URL: www.facebook.com

In the section titled "Sign Up." Fill out the information requested and then click the sign-up box.

After you have clicked this box, you will need to confirm your account using the e-mail address you provided on the form.

In the confirmation message sent to your e-mail address, click on the URL which will send you directly to your new Facebook account to finish the creation process.

Once you have created your Facebook account, you will be presented with a screen containing a box that says "View and Edit Your Profile." Click this box. This will allow you to decorate and enhance your profile. You may include things such as:
Basic Information (birthday, hometown, religion, etc...)
Personal Information (interests, hobbies, etc...)
Contact Information (phone number, address, e-mail, etc...)
Education and Work

Note: You may include as much or as little information as you like. Consider your privacy and security before putting information online.

Want to add a picture to your profile?
In the top left corner you will find a silhouette of a head. Below this you will see the phrase "Upload Picture." By clicking this, you will be able to upload a picture from your computer and onto your profile.

Need Friends?
On the top toolbar of your Facebook profile you will find a list of words including (from left): Home, Profile, Friends, [Your Name], Settings, Log-out

Click on "Home." Here you will see the phrase "Find People you Know." Click this.

By going here you will be able to search for people by name, organization, school, etc...

Another way to add friends would be to go to "Home" on your top toolbar. Once you are in the new screen, you will see in the top right corner a box titled "Invite Friends." Here you will be able to send a message to your friends' e-mail addresses asking them to join Facebook.

Not wanting everyone to see your profile? Then make it private!
By making your profile private you will only allow your "friends" to see your profile.

To do this:
Scroll over the word "Settings" on the top toolbar until a drop down bar appears. Click on "Privacy Settings."

Once that page appears, click on "Profile."

Here you will find a list of things including [Profile, Basic Information, etc...]. You can decide whether or not to allow "everyone" or "only friends" to see your profile. After deciding this, click "Save Changes."

Now that you have done this, click on either "Home" or "Profile" located on your top toolbar. Here you will be able to begin your new venture into the world of Facebook!

We look forward to seeing you guys on Facebook!

Injury Prevention Project Manager (Full Time) (Chicago)

2010-01-11T09:57:00.001-06:00

Looking for new employment?? See Craig's list posting for opportunity in Chicago.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/hea/1530205377.html

New stretching technique debuts in valley: Active Isolated Stretching has had impact across nation

2009-09-04T09:37:00.002-05:00

Stretching has long been considered an important part of maintaining a limber and healthy body. However, most men and women, whether they are pro athletes or an average exerciser, neglect stretching. In addition, how one should stretch is a constantly changing issue.

Working thousands of hours to develop a foolproof stretching method, Aaron Mattes, a registered kinesiotherapist and a licensed massage therapist, created Active Isolated Stretching, or AIS.

"I heard about Aaron through a friend of mine who had tennis elbow," said Sun Valley resident Kiril Sokoloff. "I was told Koby Bryant goes to Aaron after every game for four hours."

Sokoloff said Mattes is an extraordinary physical therapist and has a passion for healing. Mattes' method is used by professional and top athletes, and has been adopted by physical therapists and trainers at Zenergy at Thunder Spring.

"It is active isolated stretching, which is very focused on breathing," said AIS-certified therapist Winston Purkiss. "It is a short stretch hold of no more than two seconds. This is the most effective stretching method ever introduced to me."

Purkiss said Mattes is based in Florida and his AIS method came to Sun Valley because of Sokoloff.

"The method has received a research grant by the National Institutes of Health," said Purkiss. "My wife had a stroke and was unable to use her right arm. Sokoloff flew her to Florida to meet Aaron and she was able to drink from a glass. It is not a miracle cure, but it is a method that continues to be effective."

The AIS method is about movement. Mattes created stretches for people to do alone and with a therapist. The AIS method is in a book for $35 available at Mattes' Web site, stretchingusa.com. In addition, Mattes has a variety of inexpensive materials and stretching apparatus available on the Web site.

"You feel more energy through this method of stretching because of the oxygen going through the body to the tissues," Purkiss said. "AIS helps Parkinson's disease patients, people who are wheelchair bound, stroke patients, people with bunion problems, people with cerebral palsy and those who have had replacement surgery for hips and knees."

Sokoloff is working on bringing Mattes to Sun Valley next June to expose more people to AIS and to do a full training seminar presented by Zenergy.

"Lots of people in the valley do a lot of running, biking and a great deal of exercise and need to stretch properly," Sokoloff said. "My wife is pregnant, and she has been doing AIS and has not had any pain. We plan to have work done on our baby too. I believe in AIS. Young children can advance mentally and physically with stretching."

Valley resident Pat Schott, 45, is a full-time painter and avid cyclist. He said he was suffering from back pain and hamstring issues and was almost crippled when he ran into AIS therapist Diane Calvero. Calvero gave Schott AIS sessions at Zenergy, which sold him on the benefits of stretching.

Schott enjoys cyclocross racing and mountain biking; during cyclocross season he is racing every weekend. He said he is up and down ladders all day and the combination of his job and cycling does not do well for the body.

"It's the same breathing as yoga but different," Schott said. "AIS is quick and the results are immediate. I highly recommend AIS."

Appointments for AIS sessions can by made at Zenergy. They cost $85 for members and $100 for non-members. To make an appointment, call Personal Services Manager Mollie Holt at 725-0595, ext. 124.

Sabina Dana Plasse: splasse@mtexpress.com

KINESIOTHERAPIST-- San Antonio

2009-07-31T11:35:00.000-05:00

KINESIOTHERAPIST

SALARY RANGE: 38,117.00 - 49,553.00 USD /year OPEN PERIOD: Friday, July 31, 2009
to Tuesday, August 04, 2009
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0635-07/07 POSITION INFORMATION: - This is a Permanent position. -- Full Time
DUTY LOCATIONS: vacancy(s) in one of the following locations: 1 vacancy - TX - San Antonio
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: US Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:
Challenge Yourself - Be an Army Civilian - Go Army!
Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

Organization(s):
Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC), Department of Medicine, Cardiology Service, Cardiac Rehabilitation, San Antonio, TX.

About the Position: Work is performed in the cardiopulmonary rehabilitation clinic and the ward setting. There is regular and recurring exposure to contagious disease, odors, body fluids, and combative patients. The incumbent must be able to function efficiently and effectively in a work environment, which is periodically highly stressful. The work requires regular and recurring physical exertion such as standing or walking for prolonged periods of time, frequent bending, reaching, stooping, and stretching to set up and take apart equipment; and pushing or pulling heavy objects. The work requires above average endurance to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

For more information about the Fort Sam Houston activity, please visit this web site:
http://www.samhouston.army.mil/sites/local/
For more information about Brooke Army Medical Center, please visit the following web site: http://www.bamc.amedd.army.mil/
Who May Apply: Click here for more information.
All U. S. citizens.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. Citizen

Early Bird Conference Registration Rates expire July 1st!!

2009-06-01T10:56:00.004-05:00

Early Bird Rates for conference registration are just $299.00. This rate expires July 1, 2009, act TODAY!!

Attend the 2009 conference in Orlando and you’ll get all the latest information on Disease Management, Career Advancement, and Program Planning. We guarantee you will learn something at this conference that you can use to reinvent yourself, your practice and your career.
Imagine the Possibilities

Conference news is updated daily so keep an eye out for new information. You can access this information on the MFA website; www.medicalfitness.org, or by calling the AKTA National Office, 800-296-AKTA. Brochures will be available online in July

KT Opening- Pensacola

2009-02-04T09:50:00.000-06:00

Kinesiotherapist

SALARY RANGE: 38,117.00 - 66,747.00 USD per year OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, January 28, 2009
to Wednesday, September 30, 2009
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0635-07/10 POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: GS-10 DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Pensacola, FL
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Applications will be accepted from US Citizens, from current and former competitive service Federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring authorities.

JOB SUMMARY:

OPENING DATE: 01/28/09
CLOSING DATE: 09/30/09

POSITION: Kinesiotherapist, GS-0635

SALARY RANGE: $38,117 - $66,747

PROMOTION POTENTIAL: To be determined by a Professional Standards Board

DUTY LOCATION: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service, Pensacola, FL.

The successful candidate’s duty location and tour of duty may be changed at a later date, based on staffing needs.

TOUR OF DUTY: 8:00am - 4-30pm, Monday thru Friday (may be changed to meet patient care needs).

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=78962242&aid=49184797-429&WT.mc_n=MKT000125

KT Opening- Indianapolis

2009-02-03T09:49:00.000-06:00

Kinesiotherapist

SALARY RANGE: 56,594.00 - 73,568.00 USD per year OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, February 03, 2009
to Tuesday, February 24, 2009
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0635-11/11 POSITION INFORMATION: Full time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Type of Appointment: Excepted (Permanent)

DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Indianapolis Metro area, IN
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Who May Apply: All Qualified U.S. Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

The Indianapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center is recruiting for a Kinesiotherapist for our Prosthetics and Sensory Aid Service. The incumbent in this assignment may serve as the sole Kinesiotherapy at the VISN 11 Prosthetics and Sensory Aid Service. He/she serves as a consultant for this Service on all matters pertaining to complicated medical cases requiring wheelchairs, special seating surfaces and special mattresses. In addition he/she serves as a consultant on a multidisciplinary specialty care team that provides complex prosthetic devices to a wide variety of patients requiring advance specialty care. Incumbent is responsible for training the patient and family members on use of the device prescribed. Additional duties include, but are not limited to serving as the Wheelchair Coordinator for VISN 11, Indianapolis, Danville, Fort Wayne and Marion VA Medical Centers.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. Citizenship
Must pass pre-employment examination.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.

http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=78996003&aid=49184738-329&WT.mc_n=MKT000125

2008 AKTA National Conference Recap

2009-01-27T15:50:00.006-06:00

2008 AKTA National Conference Recap

The American Kinesiotherapy Association is very excited to report a successful co-location with the Medical Fitness Association (MFA). The 2008 AKTA National Conference was held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, December 3- 6, 2008.
The AKTA was grateful for the opportunity to network with the many health and fitness professionals who actively support the MFA. Many thanks to all of the AKTA sponsored speakers and volunteers. From the educational component to the inspirational keynote speakers to testing the latest fitness equipment to networking with KT's and other medical fitness professionals, the conference was a huge success. The conference focused on exercise programming and performance enhancement for every person including those with chronic disease. Over 200 topics were presented, some days it was a challenge to attend all the ones that interested you. If you were not able to attend, you missed an exceptional educational and social opportunity.

Conference Testimonials:
“It was a great experience and it was awesome to be associated with other groups”
Terry Roach M. Ed., R.K.T
Body Stabilization, Phoenix, AZ

“The conference brought different subject matter to the table, and the Athletic Business EXPO was awesome.”
Karrie Reinecke, R.K.T, CDR
San Antonio VMAC

“It was great to intermingle with other professions. The topics were diverse and interesting.”
Julie Allen, RKT
Dallas VMAC

“This was my first conference and it was awesome.” Veronica Russell, RKT, Jackson, MS

“I really enjoyed the City of San Antonio and the conference educational sessions were excellent. Having the opportunity to go to any concurrent session was great. The ICCA sessions were especially excellent and appropriate for KT's.”
Lorie Hanson, RKT
Portland VMAC

Stacy Walters, RKT at "Gateway" Tupelo, MS

2009-01-16T12:15:00.002-06:00

Getaway with a garden theme
1/16/2009 7:27:24 AM
Daily Journal

Ginny Miller
Daily Journal
To see complete artical click here

Good times will bloom at North Mississippi Medical Center's fifth annual Spirit of Women Getaway, the theme of which is "plant smiles, grow giggles, harvest love."

"We're excited about our gardening theme," chairwoman Liz Dawson said. "I want women to be able to come out and have a good day of pampering themselves and learning to be healthier and to have a good new year."

The headliner for the Jan. 24 event, which encourages women to take a well-deserved day away, will be the "Southern Gardener," Norman Winter. Other presentations will be given at the BancorpSouth Arena by area floral designer Tracy Proctor and "Fit to Garden" personality Stacy Walters.

"This will be my first trip to Mississippi," said Walters, 36, a registered kinesiotherapist, master gardener and former fitness director at the Scotts Miracle-Gro Company's Wellness Center in Marysville, Ohio. She now travels the country overseeing fitness centers for Take Care Health Systems.

"I'm passionate about fitness," Walters said. "I kind of learned from my mom at a young age about gardening. I just kind of put my two passions together and came up with this Fit to Garden idea."

With motions including bending, twisting, standing and squatting, many people view gardening as exercise, Walters said, but it must be done properly to prevent pain or injury.

"I think one, without a doubt, is lower back stress," she said.

To help, Fit to Garden has four modules for gardeners, including how to warm up, proper biomechanics, post-gardening stretches and core stabilization training.

"Gardeners are a rare breed, and once they're out there, they're out there all day long," Walters said, noting that they can benefit beforehand with "a little time warming up, and at the end with simple stretches."

Videos of warm-ups, stretches and exercises are available at Walters' Web site, http://outdoorlivingwithstacy .com, and she'll also demonstrate them at the Spirit of Women Getaway.

Walters promises that everything is simple.

"I wanted to make it easy and convenient for all fitness levels," she said. "Do we really want to march in place? Probably not. Do we really want to do jumping jacks? Probably not. I want to be realistic."

Contact Ginny Miller at (662) 678-1582 or ginny.miller@djournal.com.

Click here for ticket information and more.

EDUCATIONAL TELECONFERENCE by MFA

2009-01-15T10:45:00.000-06:00

EDUCATIONAL TELECONFERENCE
February 13, 2009
Noon EST
"Business Case for Worksite Wellness"
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!!
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, February 6, 2009

The Council on Professional Standards (COPS-KT) has pre-approved this CEU opportunity offered by Medical Fitness Association (MFA) for 1 contact hour or .1 CEU

“Business Case for Worksite Wellness” instructed by Dr. Thomas Stover of Akron General Health & Wellness Center Akron, OH

Description: The focus is to show the current need for Wellness Initiatives at the workplace based on present economic conditions and the rising cost of sick care in the U.S.

Objectives:
1. Define the present current state of healthcare in the United States.

2. Show why Wellness Initiatives make sense based on today’s economic environment

3. Show why the Medical Fitness Association is positioned to lead the movement away from a sick care model to one of true health care.

www.medicalfitness.org

Cost:
MFA Members: No Fee - $15 CEU processing charge
Nonmember affiliated with a MFA member facility: $29 plus $15 CEU processing charge
Nonmembers: $49 plus $30 CEU processing charge

Note from Terry Roach

2009-01-13T08:53:00.001-06:00

Happy New Year to everyone!

Melissa, we are really cold here, in Phx, with our 65-70 for a high! Pretty spoiled, but it is a bit chilly in the morning with 40 degrees temps!

I hope that 2009 will bring new info to our profession to help us all move forward. I had such an AWESOME time meeting other members of the Association. I feel so very privileged to be associated with such an educated, informed, diverse and forward moving group of people. I have never really gotten involved with our Association and I look forward to committing time to help us grow. We had so much FUN!!!

For those of you who did not attend the convention, we would LOVE to see you next year. I had a blast getting to know all who attended and gained so much information that will help me in my business. There were so many terrific topics that it was very difficult to choose what session to attend. Affiliation with the Medical Fitness Industry is a no brainer! We are at the forefront of the movement and we all need to do our part trying to educate Doctors, medical specialists and patients in the importance of proper movement and function, in how we can meet that need, in all sectors.

Thank you to all of you, who went out of your way to welcome me into the group. I will do all that I can to further our profession. I too look forward to 2009 and good things coming to all of us. If anyone wants to come to Phx to visit, I have an extra bedroom!

Thanks again,
Terry Roach

2008 AKTA Awards

2009-01-06T17:29:00.000-06:00

ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Presented to Dr. Bonnie Kauffmann of Ohio
For Exemplary Accomplishment in Personal Rehabilitation

DAVID SER MEMORIAL KINESIOTHERAPY AWARD
Presented to Joel Cousino, RKT of Ohio
For Outstanding Contributions in the Field of Kinesiotherapy

The Lou Montalvano Memorial Scholarship
The Lou Montalvano Memorial Scholarship is designed to assist those students who are preparing for a career in Kinesiotherapy who demonstrates academic excellence, displays exceptional promise as a clinician and educator, expresses definite intentions to pursue certification and a career in Kinesiotherapy and show potential for professional leadership.
Awarded to Ms. Kelly Schirmers of California

Campaign for Public Health

2008-12-20T11:45:00.001-06:00

PUBLIC HEALTH FOCUSED LETTER SENT TO CONGRESS & THE ADMINISTRATION

The Campaign for Public Health sent an important public health focused letter to congressional leaders as well as the incoming Obama Administration on December 18.

The American Kinesiotherapy Association and more than 120 organizations signed on in support of this letter, including national health organizations, health departments and universities.

To view the letter, click here.

The AKTA needs YOU to get involved.

2008-11-12T10:35:00.001-06:00

There are open positions on the Executive Board that need to be filled.

Would you like to make a difference? Would you like to see the profession grow? Do you have several ideas that you want to share, but do not know how? Do you have a colleague that excels in Kinesiotherapy profession and is a great leader?

NOW is the time!! Get Involved!

Contact the national office for more information, info@akta.org

2 vacancies - Hampton, VA Kinesiotherapist

2008-10-03T08:58:00.001-05:00

Department: Department Of Veterans Affairs
Agency: Veterans Health Administration
Sub Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, Hampton VA Medical Center
Job Announcement Number: 042-09

Kinesiotherapist
Salary Range: 0.00 - 0.00 USD per year
Salary is determined by the Professional Standards Board based on education, qualifications, experience, and credentials.
Open Period: Wednesday, October 01, 2008
to Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Series & Grade: GS-0635-11/11
Position Information: Full-Time Permanent
Duty Locations: 2 vacancies - Hampton, VA

Kinesiotherapist Job in BATTLE CREEK, MI

2008-10-01T10:17:00.001-05:00

Kinesiotherapist
Salary Range: 36,822.00 - 70,843.00 USD per year
Starting Salary to be determined by the KT Professional Standards Board
Open Period: Tuesday, September 30, 2008
to Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Series & Grade: GS-0635-7/11
Position Information: Full-Time Permanent
Promotion Potential: N/A
Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - Battle Creek Metro area, MI

http://federalgovernmentjobs.us/jobs/Kinesiotherapist-1354518.html

Healthiest Nation Alliance Video

2008-09-26T09:59:00.001-05:00

Healthiest Nation Alliance video on health is very moving

Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIZ56OrLQ5k

Thanks to John P. Anderton for leaving this message.

MOBILITY IS HERE!!

2008-09-23T13:51:00.000-05:00

Mobility is now available for all AKTA members on the Member’s only section of the website. A printed version will be in your mail box in a couple of weeks but for a sneak peak log into the member’s only section.

Dayton OH- Kinesiotherapist

2008-09-12T12:33:00.001-05:00

Opening soon at the Dayton VAMC for a target GS 11 Kinesiotherapist. The hours will be a little different (noon to 8:30 PM M-F of Noon to 7:30 PM with Saturday morning hours). Interested individuals should contact, John Walter @John.walter@va.gov or(937) 268-6511 Ext. 1814

Kinesiotherapist - Salisbury, NC

2008-09-12T10:10:00.003-05:00

Kinesiotherapist

SALARY RANGE: 36,822.00 - 64,482.00 USD per year
Grade & salary to be determined by a Professional Standards Board (Commensurate with qualifications & experience)
OPEN PERIOD: Friday, September 12, 2008 to Thursday, September 25, 2008
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0635-7/10 POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 10 DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Salisbury, NC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals.
NOTE: Recruitment/relocation incentive is not authorized.

JOB SUMMARY:
This vacancy exists in Rehabilitation Medicine Service at the W.G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center, Salisbury, North Carolina. The incumbent is responsible for developing, organizing, and administering Kinesiotherapy programs in general medical and surgical, spinal cord injury, NHCU, geropsychiatric, aquatic therapy, prosthetics clinics, and on wards.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor's degree in KT or exercise science with emphasis in KT

http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=75666742&aid=49184738%2D1298&WT.mc_n=MKT000125&TabNum=1&rc=3

Good Clinical Exercise Physiology- Closing date is Sept 5

2008-08-29T13:08:00.001-05:00

Physiologist (Exercise) GS-413-12

SALARY RANGE: 72,286.00 - 93,976.00 USD per year
OPEN PERIOD: Friday, August 29, 2008 to Friday, September 05, 2008

SERIES & GRADE: GS-0413-12 POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 12 DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - WEST LOS ANGELES, CA
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: United States Citizens

JOB SUMMARY: Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): LP208911 (Include on all documents)

Be a member of a team providing compassionate healthcare to veterans.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is an employer of choice as a center of excellence in patient care, education and research. We value trust, respect, commitment, compassion, and excellence; we value you. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.va.gov .

http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=75251644&aid=49184738-2988&WT.mc_n=MKT000125

Beautiful South Carolina openings

2008-08-28T09:53:00.000-05:00

We have recently been approved to recruit for two KT positions. Please share this with any of your staff who would love to live and work in beautiful South Carolina. We will be using one therapist to work with our wellness and cardiopulmonary rehab programs and the other to work with our HBPC program. If you know any KT's who may have recently graduated and are looking for a job…let them know. Thanks.

Robert Hale (803) 776-4000 x 6215 is the contact person

CAVHS Woman of Excellence- Congrats Deborah Ellis

2008-08-27T09:49:00.004-05:00

August 26, 2008
CAVHS Woman of Excellence is a busy lady

The Central Alabama Veterans Healthcare System recently announced its "Woman of Excellence" for 2008-2009.

Deborah Ellis, was selected from a field of 12 other nominees and has six veterans in her family.

CAVHCS’ Diversity Advisory Committee, Federal Women’s Program sponsors the annual “Woman of Excellence,” program.

To be successful, a nominee must address at least two of five criteria that demonstrate individual accomplishments; overcoming specific barriers; a special story to tell; or demonstrated leadership characteristics and skills in balancing professional and/or personal life.

Nominated by her husband, Ellis more than satisfied the program’s criteria.

In her 9th year as a cancer survivor, Ellis is a volunteer for the American Cancer Society as a Reach to Recovery volunteer, Relay for Life and Advocacy. She was also chosen as an Ambassador for the American Cancer Society, Macon County, sent to Washington to speak to Congress, and was a recipient of the American Cancer Society Community Volunteer Award along with several other fund raising awards.

Working as a registered Kinesiotherapist in CAVHCS’ Rehabilitation Service, Ellis works extensively with aging veterans who receive care in CAVHCS’ Community Living Center. Her focus is to help veterans maintain a higher quality of life by stimulating their range of motion and abilities to remain ambulatory.

Ellis also"

--Works part-time with the University of Alabama as a coordinator for Deep South Network for Cancer Control for Macon County, which is an outreach program in research for underserved for breast and cervical and later, colorectal cancer to promote screening and advocacy for promoting physical activity and good nutrition.

--Assisted 22 Community Health Care Advisors – Research Partners

--Served on the Macon Cancer Coalition and Tuskegee University Outreach Project for Cancer and Healthy Lifestyles

--Is a member of the team that implemented the CAVHCS Health Marathon to promote physical activity and information for a healthy lifestyle focusing on prevention of cancer for the past two years in Tuskegee Network partner with B&D Cancer, REACH 2010, and McRae’s Prostrate Cancer groups.

--Is a member of the American Board of Kinesiotheraphy, where she served as past president SEC-AKTA and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.

--Is a member of Greater St. Mark Missionary Baptist church, where she serves in the choir and on the praise team.

--Posted by Jenn Rowell
http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080826/NEWS/80826017

Kinesiotherapy Job Opportunity- North Chicago VA

2008-08-22T10:28:00.000-05:00

Kinesiotherapy Job Opportunity
GS 7/9/10 ($38,650 - $52,071)

North Chicago VA Medical Center and Great Lakes Naval Hospital are developing a new model of federal healthcare. The mission is to offer patient-centered, coordinated health care to Veterans, as well as active duty navy personnel and their families. The medical center is an affiliated facility providing primary care, inpatient acute medicine, surgery, rehabilitation, emergency and ICU care. North Chicago VAMC is located next to the Naval Training Center Great Lakes in Northern Illinois, approximately 15 miles from the Wisconsin border and 30 miles north of downtown Chicago.

North Chicago’s Rehab Care Team is its own service line and consists of Physiatrists, Kinesiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists and PT Assistants, and clerical support staff. Therapists treat both inpatients & outpatients in a state-of-the-art clinic, gym and/or therapeutic pool.

Kinesiotherapy provides services to the following programs

Acute Medical/Surgical and ICU inpatient wards
Outpatient
Amputee
Major Medical (specialty and powered mobility wheelchair assessment)
Long Term Care (chronic care and short term rehab)
Aquatic Therapy
Wellness (substance abuse, mental health, and outpatients – group and individual treatment)

If interested please contact:
Marge Ferraresi, RKT
224-610-4071

Health Professionals Network

2008-08-21T14:19:00.001-05:00

Kinesiotherapy is now listed as a Featured Health Profession on the Health Professionals next work.

Check us out!

http://www.healthpronet.org/ahp_month/index.html

MFA/AKTA Conference Brochure

2008-08-01T08:05:00.005-05:00

The MFA Conference Borchure is ready. Please join us in San Antonio for the first ever conjunction with the MFA. Emmitt Smith said he would be there, will you?

Conference Brochure

Chicago, IL Openings

2008-07-30T14:32:00.002-05:00

I have two positions for a kinesiotherapist at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, IL. One position will be located at the JB facility and the other will position will be at the CBOC which is located in Crown Point, IN. The official announcements should be out within the next two weeks. But if you know of anyone who might be interested please have them contact me.

The clinic at JB is an acute care clinic; we have an 8-bed rehab unit and KT sees the majority of the patients assigned to the bed service. KTs coordinate the Prosthetic-Orthotic, Mobility & Positioning, and PACT Clinics. We also see outpatients and have two KTs assigned to HBPC.

The clinic in Crown Point, IN is an outpatient facility.

Phyllis Trammell
Supervisor, Kinesiotherapy Clinic
Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
PM&R (117)
820 South Damen Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60612
312-569-7834
312-569-8050
phyllis.trammell@va.gov

1 vacancy - Pensacola, FL

2008-07-30T13:46:00.000-05:00

Kinesiotherapist

Salary Range: 0.00 - 0.00 USD per year Open Period: Wednesday, July 23, 2008
to Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Series & Grade: GS-0635-07/10 Position Information: Full-Time Permanent
Promotion Potential: GS-10 Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - Pensacola, FL
Who May Be Considered:
Applications will be accepted from US Citizens, from current and former competitive service Federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring authorities.
Job Summary:

NOTE: Applicants who applied under the previous vacancy announcement, VA-520-VA-319 (08) need not reapply--they will be considered under this new announcement.

POSITION: Kinesiotherapist, GS-0635

SALARY RANGE: To be determined by a Professional Standards Board

PROMOTION POTENTIAL: To be determined by a Professional Standards Board

DUTY LOCATION: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service, Pensacola, FL.

The successful candidate’s duty location and tour of duty may be changed at a later date, based on staffing needs.

TOUR OF DUTY: 8:00am - 4-30pm, Monday thru Friday (may be changed to meet patient care needs).

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

For complete information see: http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=74156991&aid=49184797-3078&WT.mc_n=MKT000125&TabNum=6&rc=2

1 vacancy - Los Angeles County

2008-07-25T10:14:00.003-05:00

Kinesiotherapist

Salary Range: 60,310.00 - 78,404.00 USD per year Open Period: Thursday, July 24, 2008
to Thursday, August 07, 2008
Series & Grade: GS-0635-11/11 Position Information: Full-Time Permanent
Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - Los Angeles County, CA
Who May Be Considered:
Applications will be accepted from US Citizens, from current and former competitive service Federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring authorities.
Job Summary:
This position is located in West Los Angeles within the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service. This is an Interdisciplinary position and may be filled by either a Kinesiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist (see vacancy # 08-251(LS), Exercise Physiologist)

Major Duties:
The incumbent serves a Kinesiotherapist (KT) and is a clinical specialist in KT research and provides expertise in this area. The incumbent participates specifically in the management of the Non-Invasive Cardiac Laboratory through evaluation, planning, and implementation of new methods, procedures and instrumentation for the entire PM&R Service. This therapist will primarily be located in the cardiac rehabilitation areas. Will perform exercise prescription calculations on data collected from exercise tolerance tests, prepare exercise prescriptions and conduct exercise prescription counseling with patients. Independently evaluates, develops, implements and innovates a KT treatment program in acute/outpatient care rehabilitation and modifying treatment for medical/surgical conditions; therapeutic treatments are complex. He/She will design and manage the cardio pulmonary program and fitness program which serve as physical rehabilitation education and stress management classes for patients with heart and/or lung disease. The incumbent performs and assists in the performance of investigative studies related to exercise physiology, cardiology or other research projects including project design, data collection, data analysis, and recommendations for program improvement. Administers the Kinesiotherapy Clinical Training Program for residents, interns, medical students and others; oversees residents in development and design of research projects; and provides day-to-day supervision of clinical interns and monitors performance. He/She will serve as part of multidisciplinary team and will prepare qualitative and quantitative reports on patients care as well as program administration. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Applicants must possess the following:

Basic Requirements: A bachelor’s degree in kinesiotherapy, or exercise science with an emphasis in kinesiotherapy, from an accredited college or university. This education must have included or been supplemented by clinical practice in a VA approved training program or its equivalent (such as COPS-KT, Inc, CoA-KT, and
CAAHEP)

In addition to meeting the basic requirements listed above, applicants must possess one year of experience equivalent to the GS-10 grade level and related to the position to be filled OR education equivalent to three full years of progressively higher level graduate education or a Ph.D. or comparable doctoral degree in a field directly related to the position to be filled, and must fully meet the KSAs at that level.

To qualify based on education, submit copy of transcript or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Application materials will not be returned. Submit proof of your education with a transcript or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade point average or class ranking. We will be unable to return these to you. You can receive credit for education received outside the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited educational institution in the United States when you apply.
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.

Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.

How To Apply:
You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.

For consideration, please submit the following to the address below:

-VA Form 10-2850C, Application for Associated Health Occupations, and resume or application that documents your qualifications as stated above.

-OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment

-Copies of transcripts (required), if applicable.

-Copies of certifications, licenses as stated under 'Qualifications'.

-If you are a current or former Federal employee, please submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) and copy of your most recent performance appraisal.

-Copy of your DD-214, if claiming veterans preference. If you are a compensable veteran, please also include a letter from the VA regarding your rating and an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans Preference.

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare Center

Human Resources (10A2-LS)

11301 Wilshire Blvd.

Bldg. 218, Rm. 35

Los Angeles, CA 90073

Forms are available at http:/www.va.gov/vaforms (for 10-2850C Application and VA Forms) and http://www.usajobs.gov/forms.asp (all other Federal forms)

Contact Information:
Human Resources
Phone: 310-268-4154

Or write:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
11301 Wilshire Blvd, Bldg 218, Rm. 35
Los Angeles, CA 90073
US

Too Cute not to Post

2008-07-16T11:16:00.000-05:00

Orlando Opening

2008-07-14T15:01:00.004-05:00

Kinesiotherapist

Salary Range: 36,822.00 - 64,482.00 USD per year
grade and step are determined by a professional Hybrid Board Open Period: Thursday, July 10, 2008
to Thursday, July 31, 2008
Series & Grade: GS-0635-07/10 Position Information: Full-Time Permanent
Duty Locations: 001 vacancies - Orlando, FL
Who May Be Considered:
Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals.

Major Duties:
Responsible for developing, evaluating, planning and administering a kinesiotharapy/restorative program for Nursing Home Care Unit with acute, intermediate and/or chronic impairments, dysfunctions, and disabilities to include patients with SCI, and psychiatric/dementia disorders. Programs are designed to restore and enhance the patient’s physical fitness or conditioning and emotional well-being as well as their potential for independent living. Involved in reviewing pre-evaluation data and interpreting medical record information and physician exercise prescription.

Qualifications:
You must possess a year of general work experience that shows your ability to perform progressively more complex, responsible, or difficult duties; and that shows your ability to learn the specific work of this job.

You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.

The materials you send with your application will not be returned.
If you fax your application, we will not consider it.
You may be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.

How To Apply:
You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.

The Orlando VA does not accept application on line, via email or fax

Contact Information:
Ana Majano
Phone: 321-397-6741
Email: Ana.majano@va.gov

see: http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov for more information

Healthiest Nation Alliance

2008-07-14T14:49:00.000-05:00

Hey everyone, I hope all of you are doing well and your summer isn’t going by too fast. I attended a conference this week on behalf of the AKTA that has me excited and I wanted to share a few things about it with you.

The AKTA was invited by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) and the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) to attend its 2008 Leaders to Leaders Conference in Washington DC. The conference was held on July 8th and 9th at the Grand Hyatt Hotel and there were about 250 people who attended. If you Google all three associations, you can check out their websites. I was really impressed that they knew about Kinesiotherapy and the AKTA. The conference was really well done and I made many contacts with people who could possibly help our cause in the future with things like reimbursement and the “incident to” problem from CMS. Here’s a little more about the reason behind the Healthiest Nation Alliance (HNA):

The HNA is a group of local, state, and national entities that have joined forces to build a truly integrated 21st century health system required for the United States to become the healthiest nation in the world. Their vision is to have an integrated national system in which participants’ value health and work together to achieve optimal health for all. A comprehensive system that prioritizes PREVENTION, protects people and communities from emerging threats, and provides health care for every member of the public. In addition to the CDC, ASTHO and NACCHO, who are the founding members, they are actively engaging partners from a variety of fields including public health, medicine, third party payors, business, policy, government, and academia. They are deliberately taking a grassroots approach to this challenge. A “bottom up” approach will engage consumers (individuals, businesses, and organizations) of the current health system and empower them to take responsibility for creating change within their piece of the system. Go and check out their website, www.healthiestnation.org. You’ll see most of this and much more, explaining how they are going to work to achieve their vision and what they are asking of health organizations and professional to do.

I really think the AKTA would be well advised to join the cause. It would certainly give us more opportunity to get our name out there, and to participate in something that I think we all agree is worthy. Membership is free and all they ask is our participation. Some other benefits of membership include a platform for outreach to the community, being included in an online community so we can add to the catalog of ideas that will be posted so that others can learn from, and governance. We will be apprised about all matters of the Alliance.

Enjoy your day,

JT

More Good PR for the Kinesiotherapist

2008-07-14T14:48:00.000-05:00

July 3, 2008

Petal Area AARP to present ‘Exercise Options for Senior Adults’

Special to the American

“Exercise Options for Senior Adults” will be the program topic at the July 17 meeting of the Petal Area AARP Chapter #3802.

The meeting will be held at 2 p.m. at Petal Presbyterian Church on Main Street.

Jerry Purvis, program director of the University of Southern Mississippi Kinesiotherapy Program, will talk about how to improve the quality of senior adults’ lives through use of exercise and how to incorporate exercise into one’s daily schedule.

“For the last five years, AARP and AARP Mississippi have stressed the importance of exercise as a key component for a healthy lifestyle for its members and senior adults in our nation,” said David Allison, former chapter president.

All area seniors are invited to attend this meeting and to bring two cans of food to be donated to the Petal Lighthouse Mission Center.

For more information about this program or about the activities of the Petal Area AARP Chapter #3802, call Wilton Armstrong, chapter president, at (601) 297-2529.

Open Positions as of 06/30/08

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There are several open positions around the country

US-LA-Shreveport
US-VA-Hampton
US-WY-Sheridan
US-OR-Portland
US-MD-Throughout Maryland
US-TX-Dallas
US-CA-Los Angeles County
US-TX-Bonham Tex
US-TX-Temple
US-TX-Waco

Information on these open positions can be found at http://www.usajobs.gov or in the Careers section of www.akta.org

Another Great Thought

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More Job openings

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Manager of Fitness Services, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC), IL

RIC is seeking someone to manage, organize, and direct the operations and activities of its Fitness Center.

Website: http://www.ric.org/jobs/details.aspx?JobID=376
Applications: ggoodsonal@ric.org
Inquiries: Human Resources, (312) 238-6290; TDD (312) 238-4677

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Adaptive Recreation Specialist, City of Topeka Parks and Recreation Department

Seeking a creative, motivated, and detail-oriented candidate to work in this community recreation setting with programs designed for individuals with developmental, physical, and/or behavioral disabilities.

Website: http://www.topeka.org/city/comm_view.php?pr=2353
Inquiries: Jabeth M. Coachman, CTRS, (785) 228-6025, jcoachman@topeka.org

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Paralympic Military Coordinator, United States Olympic Committee (Job No: USP022908-K)

This position will provide operational support for the development and implementation of Paralympic programs and services to facilitate the rehabilitation of severely injured service members and reintegration of those service members into their communities.

Applications: United States Olympic Committee, Human Resources, One Olympic Plaza, Colorado Springs, CO 80909-5760, Fax: (719) 632-2884, hrmailbox@usoc.org
Inquiries: hrmailbox@usoc.org (Please refer to job code 7737.)

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Administrative Assistant and Equestrian Program Instructor, National Ability Center, Park City, UT

This non-profit organization is offering the opportunity to touch the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families by providing affordable outdoor sports and recreational experiences in a nurturing environment.

Website: http://www.discovernac.org/job_openings.html
Applications: patresume@mrislc.com
Inquiries: Pete Taylor, (800) 622-2085, x327

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Protocol Manager, Rehabilitation Medicine Department (RMD), Mark O. Hatfield Clinical Research Center, National Institutes of Health

The RMD seeks a protocol manager with an educational background in public health, epidemiology, health sciences, health policy, medicine, sociology, or psychology reflected by an advanced degree (Master's or higher).

Website: http://jobboard.mentalhealthcareers.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=158&jb=4233022
Inquiries: Beth Rasch, (301) 594-3090, rasche@cc.nih.gov

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Four Positions, Lakeshore Foundation, Birmingham, AL

Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Internships
Communications Coordinator
Coordinator - Injured Military Programs
Lakeshore Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that promotes independence for persons with physically disabling conditions and opportunities to pursue active, healthy lifestyles.

Website: http://www.lakeshore.org/index.php?src=jobs
Applications: Debbie Smith, Human Resources, 4000 Ridgeway Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209, DebbieS@lakeshore.org, Fax (205) 313-7475
Inquiries: Same

Thought of the day

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Position Title: Kinesiotherapist

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Job ID: 4472543
Position Title: Kinesiotherapist
Company Name: John D. Dingell VA Medical Center
Industry: Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers
Job Function: Kinesiotherapist
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Duration: Indefinite
Location(s): Detroit, Michigan, United States
Posted: May 23, 2008
Min Education: BA/BS/Undergraduate
Min Experience: 1-2 Years
Required Travel: 0-10%
Salary: 48761.00
Salary - High: 63395.00
Salary - Type: Yearly Salary

APPLY FOR THIS JOB
Contact Person: Karen A. Thayer
Email Address: karen.thayer@va.gov
Phone: (313) 576-1000 Ext. 65200
Fax: (313) 576-1150

Job Description
The incumbent in this assignment may serve as the sole Kinesiotherapist (KT) at the VISN11 Sensory Aid and Prosthetic Service. The incumbent serves as the subject matter expert for this Service on all matters pertaining to complicated medical cases requiring wheelchairs, special seating surfaces and special mattresses. In addition, the incumbent serves as a consultant on a multidisciplinary specialty care tea that provides complex prosthetic devices to a wide variety of patients requiring advance specialty care. Incumbent is also responsible for training the patient and family members on use of the prescribed device. Assembles pre-evaluation data, interprets medical record information, reviews therapy prescription, and conducts physical evaluation of patients in order to maintain or improve general state of health, physical fitness or conditioning where it has been lost due to disease or disability. Incumbent develops therapeutic programs for various types of disabilities, which include orthopedic conditions, amputation, muscle weakness, chronic cardiovascular and pulmonary disease, psychiatric diagnoses, dementia, and patients with multiple diagnoses. Incumbent strives to retard physical and mental deterioration, maintaining the highest degree of self-help and independence within the limitation of patient’s disability. Employs therapeutic objectives which are complex because of the severe and multiple disabilities encountered. Interprets and administers physician’s exercise prescription, schedules patients for treatment and integrates Kinesiotherapy activities with other treatments in order to achieve the goals established for the patient.

QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor’s degree in kinesiotherapy, or exercise science with an emphasis in kinesiotherapy, from an accredited college or university. This education must have included or been supplemented by clinical practice in a VA approved training program or its equivalent. For the GS-9 level completion of one year of experience at the GS-7 level or completion of at least two full years of progressive graduate education or a master’s degree in a field directly related to the position. Specialized experience is experience with the policies and procedures of kinesiology; assistive devices to make recommendations, including fit and function of assistive devices; experience applying therapeutic techniques; instructing patients and families in a meaningful exercise program; and experience recognizing an appropriate prosthesis for patients.

PLEASE ANSWER THE QUESTIONS BELOW.

1. Knowledge of policies and procedures of kinesiotherapy.2. Knowledge of assistive devices to make recommendations, including fit and function of assistive devices.3. Skill in applying therapeutic techniques.4. Skill in instructing patients and families in a meaningful exercise program.5. Ability to recognize an appropriate prosthesis for the patient.

APPLY FOR THIS JOB
Contact Person: Karen A. Thayer
Email Address: karen.thayer@va.gov
Phone: (313) 576-1000 Ext. 65200
Fax: (313) 576-1150

Registration Renewal

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Have you sent in your Continuing Competency Application??

Don’t forget the deadline is 06/30/2008.

Please contact the AKTA national office if you have any questions.

info@akta.org or 800-296-AKTA